OBL 5/29: Friday Fan Mailbag, Dr. Desaree Festa On The Importance Of Addressing Mental Health

Chris Brown and Maddy Glab went around the NFL to discuss the latest news and notes from around the league. They opened up this week's Friday Fan Mailbag to answer the listeners most pressing questions. Bills head of performance psychology and mental wellness Dr. Desaree Festa joined the show to discuss the importance of addressing and raising awareness of mental health. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Dr. Festa re-establishes the importance of providing mental wellness and performance services for NFL players and coaches, the services she helps provide here with the Bills, and some tools one can use to better their mental health.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discussed news and notes from One Bills Drive and around the NFL. They asked the listeners who is the most underappreciated Bills player on the roster? Boston Sports Journal NFL writer Mike Giardi joined the show to share the latest from New England as the Patriots continue their offseason program.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker detailed the latest news and notes from One Bills Drive as the team had the day off today to participate in the third annual community takeover. They went around the NFL and asked the listeners what was your favorite interaction with a Bills player? Sports Illustrated Senior NFL Reporter Albert Breer joined the show to discuss the possibility of the NFL adding an 18th game, Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford's continued careers, and the latest with the Vikings GM search. Finally, Bills DE Landon Jackson joined the show to discuss bulking up this offseason, his excitement in returning to action after having his rookie campaign cut short, and his fit in the new defensive scheme led by DC Jim Leonhard.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker returned from the long weekend to update all the news and notes from One Bills Drive as the team returned to the practice field for OTAs. They asked the listeners which Bills holdover will be the most important to Jim Leonhard's defense? We then heard from Leonhard as he met with the media prior to today's session.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discussed the latest with the Bills as they continue with OTAs. The two then went around the NFL and opened up the Fan Mailbag to answer the listeners most pressing questions. Bills DTs Deone Walker and teammate T.J. Sanders joined the show. Deone discussed his excitement for year two with the Bills, the new defensive system under Jim Leonhard, and the increased role he sees for himself in 2026. T.J. then shared his thoughts on the new-look defense, his goals for the season, and the position flexibility they will have this year. The two then talked about the vibe under Joe Brady, Landon Jackson's transformation, and the chemistry along the defensive line. Finally, we were joined by NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe who discussed the increase of international games coming in 2027, Aaron Rodgers impact on the AFC North, and the new head coaches in the league.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news and notes from One Bills Drive and around the NFL. They asked the listeners which injured player in 2025 do you see having a major impact on the Bills 2026 season? ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joined the show. He shared his thoughts on the most lingering questions that still need to be answered from this offseason, his overall thoughts on the Bills, and the Chiefs chances in 2026 with Patrick Mahomes' return. Finally, he shared his thoughts on the increased slate of international games the league is implementing.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker began today's show with their reaction to the Sabres Game 7 OT loss to the Canadiens Monday night. They then updated the latest news from One Bills Drive as the team continued with OTAs. They went around the NFL and asked the listeners what is a possible under the radar game on the Bills 2026 schedule? Finally, we heard from head coach Joe Brady and QB Josh Allen as he met with the media.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker reunite as the team kicks off OTAs. They also shared their excitement for tonight's Canadiens-Sabres Game 7 matchup downtown. The two asked the listeners where does a Game 7 rank in comparison to a one and done playoff format? Then then went around the NFL to discuss the latest news and notes from the league. Bills radio color analyst and former Pro Bowl center Eric Wood joined the show to discuss the team's new radio partnership with Cumulus Media. They talked about the excitement in returning to the airwaves for the 2026 season, the opening of Highmark Stadium, and the schedule as a whole.