OBL 5/9: Discussing the Bills MNF home game vs. the Titans, Mike Giardi examines the AFC East

Bills Hall of Fame DE Bruce Smith discussed why he returned to Buffalo to offer his support and efforts to aid those suffering after the mass shooting on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo. He talked about the healing process he's sharing with the community following the racist hate crime. He continued about the steps we can take to end racism, his visit to the memorial site, and working together with the Pegulas, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and his former Bills teammates. (26:30). Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson discussed the Bills offseason grade and changes (51:45). We discussed the latest NFL news and answered your most pressing Bills/NFL questions in the OBL Friday fan mailbag.

We recapped Bills owners Terry & Kim Pegula, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Bills Hall of Famers Bruce Smith, Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas offering their support to the community at the site of the racist hate crime on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo. We heard from Terry & Kim Pegula, Goodell and Smith as they addressed the media (50:00). NBC Sports columnist Peter King discussed the growing value of an NFL franchise and gave his thoughts on the Bills 2022 schedule (1:03:15).

We discussed Bills, Sabres and Bandits players and staff volunteering their support today in the community at the site of the Tops mass shooting on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo. We heard from Bills GM Brandon Beane, QB Josh Allen and RB Taiwan Jones as they addressed the media. Bills reporter Maddy Glab recapped what she saw at the site of the community outreach today (27:35). NFL Network/Rams analyst & former NFL RB Maurice Jones-Drew previewed the 2022 season opener between the Bills and the Rams. He talked about the roster changes out in Los Angeles including Von Miller coming to Buffalo and shared his thoughts on the Bills backfield with the additions of Duke Johnson and rookie James Cook (48:30).

We asked what's your number one road trip on the Bills schedule this season? The Ringer NFL writer Danny Heifetz joined us to discuss The Ringer's 2022 NFL QB Commitment Index which takes a unique look at NFL teams and their starting QBs (50:30).

We discussed the Bills coming together to support the local community over the weekend as safety Micah Hyde hosted his annual charity softball game with Bills teammates after Saturday's mass shooting in Buffalo. We recapped Bills rookie minicamp and the latest NFL news & notes. We examined a few position battles and QB situations in today's What's For Lunch and NFL True False.

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Kevin Connors joined Steve Tasker as we asked what's your reaction to the 2022 Bills regular season schedule? We heard from Bills head coach Sean McDermott and 2022 draft picks CB Kaiir Elam, RB James Cook & WR Khalil Shakir as the Bills began rookie minicamp on Friday. Bills reporter Maddy Glab and Steve interviewed NFL senior director of broadcasting Blake Jones on the creation of this year's NFL schedule (47:35).

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker discussed what the Bills regular season schedule could look like leading up to its reveal Thursday night. We asked what individual or position matchup are you most looking forward to on the 2022 schedule?

We asked what are you looking at first when the Bills schedule is released? Boise State head football coach Andy Avalos discussed Bills fifth round draft pick and former Broncos WR Khalil Shakir. Avalos talked about his scouting of Shakir in high school, the development of his game at the collegiate level, the versatility he provides on offense and his leadership qualities to bring to the next level in the NFL (52:40).