OBL 7/23: Biggest Question For The 2026 Bills, ESPN's Bill Barnwell Joins The Show

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the news and notes from around the league. The two then asked the listeners what is your biggest question about the 2026 Bills? ESPN Senior NFL writer Bill Barnwell joined the show. He discussed his overall thoughts on the Bills heading into 2026, his all-backup team, and shared his thoughts on how Super Bowl-level NFL rosters are built at each position?

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped news and notes from One Bills Drive and around the NFL. They asked the listeners to provide their favorite training camp memories with camp now exactly one week away. NFL writer from The Athletic Mike Jones joined the show to discuss the assistant coaching changes we saw this offseason, including the impact new DC Jim Leonhard will have on the Bills defense. He then shared his thoughts on the head coaching carousel and the new deal with officials to avoid use of replacements in the 2026 season.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated news and notes from around the NFL, including Dion Dawkins No. 57 ranking on the NFL's Top 100 List. They asked the listeners what the most unexpected storyline of training camp will be? The guys were then joined by NFL writer for The Athletic Jacob Robinson who discussed the benefits of a grass playing field and the plea for the natural surface from NFL players. He then shared his thoughts on Jim Leonhard taking over Buffalo's defense and the trends he's been seeing in the league with new coaching staffs.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker laid out the latest news and notes from One Bills Drive and around the NFL. They asked the listeners what was the most underrated move by the Bills this offseason? NY Post NFL reporter Ryan Dunleavy joined the show to discuss the top league storylines ahead of the start of training camp and how the Bills could possibly mirror the Knicks run to a championship.

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.