OBL 7/17: Top Storylines Ahead Of Training Camp, Friday Fan Mailbag

Steve Tasker and Chris Trapasso updated the latest news and notes from One Bills Drive and around the NFL. They opened up the Friday Fan Mailbag to answer the listeners most pressing questions. Finally, they shared their top Bills storylines ahead of training camp later this month.

Steve Tasker and Chris Trapasso were live from Wegmans in Hamburg, NY as they helped raise awareness for the sixth annual Give 716, which brings together individuals, groups and businesses to support nonprofits headquartered or providing services in WNY. They welcomed VP of Community Impact and Executive Director of the Buffalo Bills Foundation Michelle Roberts to discuss the Bills' efforts in the campaign. Chris and Steve then went around the NFL to share the latest news and notes and asked the listeners how do you see the Bills splitting up the run vs. passing attack with the offense this season?

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news from One Bills Drive as the Buffalo Bills Radio Network announced 23 network affiliates beginning with the 2026 season. They then went around the NFL and asked the listeners which ranking lists matter most to you? Former Bills Pro Bowl center Mitch Morse joined the show to share his excitement for his involvement in co-hosting radio pre and post game shows this season. He also discussed the new stadium and his relationship with the current players on the roster. Finally, CBS Sports Senior NFL Columnist Pete Prisco joined the guys to dissect his Top 100 players for the 2026 campaign. He laid out the Bills who made the list, his overall evaluation of the roster, and who will step up this year for Buffalo.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker reunited this afternoon as they discussed the latest news and notes from around the NFL. They then asked the listeners if Josh Allen is at his peak, how long do you expect he can stay there? ESPN Senior NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler joined the show to discuss his recent survey of NFL execs, coaches, and scouts who ranked the top NFL players at each position. He discussed the tight race for the top overall QB, which went to Josh Allen and what the future holds for the Bills signal caller. He then talked about the new defensive system under DC Jim Leonhard. Finally, we touched on the rest of the Bills roster and the players he could see emerging this season.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker updated the latest news from around the NFL and discussed ESPN's latest ranking of the top NFL QBs. They asked the listeners in your mind, what sets Josh Allen apart from the other elite NFL QBs? CBS Sports NFL and college football analyst Emory Hunt joined the show. He discussed the biggest question marks for each team ahead of training camp, his thoughts on the best quarterbacks in the league, and his biggest takeaways from the Bills 2026 draft class. Finally, he talked about Buffalo's defensive transition under new DC Jim Leonhard.

Steve Tasker was joined by Buffalo Rumblings site producer Chris Trapasso. They discussed the latest Bills news, including Bradley Chubb and T.J. Parker training together in Florida, and Josh Allen considering putting his hat in the ring to compete in the LA 2028 Olympics in flag football. They also discussed ESPN's list of top tight ends ranked by execs, coaches, scouts. Finally, they answered questions from fans from the OBL Friday fan mailbag.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news from One Bills Drive. They discussed ESPN writer Ben Solak's list of breakout players, with TJ Sanders being his choice for the Bills. They then asked listeners, when will it feel "real" to you that the Bills have a new home? Staff writer Gilberto Manzano for Sports Illustrated joined the show to discuss his top five position rankings, with the Bills Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown ranking #4 in the best tackle duos for 2026. They then fielded some questions from fans live in the Bills store, as well as covered responses on the tweet sheet.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discussed the latest at One Bills Drive, including the final installation of the herd of bison into family circle at Highmark Stadium. They fielded several questions from fans at the Bills store, and asked fans on social media, "How do you feel about the Broncos right now compared to the Bills?" ESPN Senior Writer and New York Times bestselling author Seth Wickersham joined the show. He discussed his experience shadowing Broncos head coach Sean Payton during playoffs this past season. He shared what it was like to prepare for the momentous task of creating a game plan for the AFC Championship game, while the starting quarterback was suddenly reported out for the season. They also discussed former Broncos assistant head coach Jim Leonhard joining Buffalo, as well as the addition of Pete Carmichael as special teams coordinator, who has previously worked with Sean Payton at the Broncos and Saints.