OBL 7/28: Player opt-outs for 2020 season; Ross Tucker: "I think it's the Bills year"

We discussed what the biggest difference you've seen in Josh Allen this year. We heard from Head Coach Sean McDermott, Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll, and Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier. We were also joined by GMFB's Kyle Brandt (1:06:53) who told us why he picked Josh Allen for Week 2's Angry Runs Award and why he sees the Bills going 12-4 in 2020.

We discussed our biggest takeaways from the Bills 31-28 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. Maddy Glab handed out her "Maddy Awards" for the Week 2 victory and we rounded out the show with our weekly segment with former Bills Pro Bowl guard Eric Wood.

Former Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander discussed the Bills LB depth and gave his Lo-Down for the Dolphins (48:38). NFL Films' Greg Cosell went into the film room to give us the best matchups in Week 2 (1:06:10). Bills Reporter Maddy Glad is joined by NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz for Team Reporters (1:35:36). Another edition of Tasker's Teammate where Chris Brown give Steve Tasker clues to see if he can guess his former teammate (1:56:34).

We discussed what we think the Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins may look like. Bills reporter Maddy Glab gave us a live practice update (31:07). Bills SVP of Business Administration Jason Sinnarajah discussed the Huddle for Hunger Food Drive (1:23:07). Bills rookie RB Zack Moss talked about his first NFL touchdown in the Week 1 victory over the Jets and going home to Florida to face the Dolphins (1:44:04).

We discussed which matchup in the game against the Dolphins we are most looking forward to. Bills Reporter Maddy Glab joined the show with a live practice update (32:40). ESPN's Dan Orlovsky shared what he saw from the Bills in their Week 1 victory (46:02). Radio.com Dolphins NFL Insider Armando Salguero previewed the Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins and talked about the rebuild in Miami (1:35:09).

We discussed how the Bills should use Josh Allen in the run game. GMFB's Kyle Brandt recapped the Bills victory over the Jets and talked about what to expect in Week 2 in Miami (31:52). Hall of Famer and NFL on CBS color analyst James Lofton shared what he saw from the 2020 Bills following Sunday's win in Orchard Park (1:35:47).

We recapped the Bills Week 1 victory over the Jets with former Bills center Eric Wood and discussed some of our biggest takeaways from the game. Bills reporter Maddy Glab joined the show with this week's 'Maddy Awards' (1:38:00). We also heard sound from players and coach Sean McDermott from after yesterday's game.

We answered fan questions from our Friday Mailbag. Former Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander shared his 'Lo-Down' for the Jets on Sunday (51:12). NFL Films' Greg Cosell previewed this weekend's matchups and gave his thoughts on the Bills vs. the Jets (1:07:42). Another edition of 'Tasker's Teammate' where Chris Brown quizzes Steve Tasker to see if he can guess his former teammate (1:58:55). We also heard from coach Sean McDermott, safety Micah Hyde, and OT Dion Dawkins.

We discussed the Josh Allen and Sam Darnold rivalry entering year 3. Jets pregame radio analyst Erik Coleman previewed the 2020 Jets (52:06). Bills Reporter Maddy Glab sat down with New York Jets Team Reporter Olivia Landis to preview the Week 1 matchup (1:17:25). NFL on CBS's Andrew Catalon discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect NFL broadcasts and previewed Sunday's game (1:37:06). We also heard from QB Josh Allen, WR Stefon Diggs, safety Jordan Poyer, DC Leslie Frazier and OC Brian Daboll.

We discussed where the Bills have the most success over the Jets. Bills reporter Maddy Glab joined us from the practice field with a live update (23:10). Former Bills center Eric Wood updated his status with called games on the radio this fall, his new role in co-hosting 'Bills Tonight,' his continued 'Chopping Wood' segments on "The Sean McDermott Show," and he previewed Week 1 against the Jets (1:42:08).

We discussed which part of the Bills roster we have the most confidence in following the roster cutdown over the weekend. We heard from CB Tre'Davious White following his 4-year contract extension. We also heard from GM Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott.

Another edition of 'Tasker's Teammate' where Chris Brown quizzes Steve Tasker to see if he can guess who his former teammate is (51:21). Sky Sports' Neil Reynolds discussed the launch of the "Sky Sports NFL Channel," the NFL's popularity growth in the United Kingdom, recapped his top 10 defenses heading into the 2020 season (1:36:00). We also heard from DT Harrison Phillips.

We discussed what element of this year's Bills team will surprise people the most. Former Bills WR Donald Jones and LB Bryan Scott looked back at the Bills 34-31 Week 3 victory over the Patriots in 2011 (1:36:08). ConnectLife's Dir. Of Donor Recruitment Amanda Farrell talked about the One Buffalo Blood Drive (2:01:30). We also heard from WR John Brown and QB Josh Allen.

We discussed how much should NFL teams value the running back position. NFL.com's Marc Sessler recapped his ABCs of 2020, gave his thoughts on Bills rookie RB Zack Moss, the 2020 Bills, and his favorite NFL broadcast teams of all-time (51:02). We also heard from head coach Sean McDermott, LB Tremaine Edmunds and TE Dawson Knox.

We discussed our top-3 players we're rooting for to make the roster this season with roster cutdown day looming closer. The Athletic's Mike Sando discussed The Athletic's 'All-Under 25 Squad,' counted down the greatest comebacks in sports, and recapped his 2020 QB tiers (52:14). We also heard from S Dean Marlowe and CB Levi Wallace.

We discussed what the Bills most difficult decision may be with roster cutdown on Saturday. ESPN's Field Yates talked about what it's like preparing for a fantasy draft without getting to see players in the preseason, around the league news, and potential changes to COVID testing protocols heading into the regular season (52:04). We also heard from Head Coach Sean McDermott, Special Teams Coordinator Heath Farwell and K Tyler Bass.

Special guest co-host Former Bills center Eric Wood joined Steve Tasker where they answered OBL Mailbag fan questions. Bills reporter Maddy Glab released her 2020 Bills training camp awards during 'The Maddy's' (50:40). Hall of Fame quarterbacks Jim Kelly and Steve Young looked back at the "No Punt Game" where the Bills beat the 49ers 34-31 on September 13, 1992 (1:33:54).

Special guest co-host former Bills DT Leger Douzable shared his training camp "Douz and Don'ts." Bills reporter Maddy Glab recapped the Bills scrimmage (1:25:49). CBS Sports Chris Trapasso shared his 3 bold predictions for the Bills 2020 season and discussed which position battles are most intriguing from training camp (1:38:50). We also heard from DE Jerry Hughes and RB Devin Singletary following today's scrimmage.

Special guest co-host ESPN's Kevin Connors joined Steve Tasker today. WROC-TV's Thad Brown recapped Bills training camp and shared his impressions on what he saw out of camp (51:08). We also heard from safety Jordan Poyer and center Mitch Morse.

Special guest co-host ESPN's Kevin Connors joined Steve Tasker today. We discussed what Josh Allen needs to do this season to silence his critics. NFL Network's Kim Jones shared her impressions from Bills training camp and the latest from the Jets and Giants (49:07). We also heard from rookie WRs Gabriel Davis and Isaiah Hodgins after practice.

Special guest co-host WIVB Sports Director Josh Reed joined Steve Tasker today. We discussed if we are confident the Bills can get through a game with the depth they have on the team if the COVID-19 testing issue that happened over the weekend happens on a game day. USA Today's Nate Davis revealed his 2020 record predictions and discussed why the 2021 NFL Draft would be a scouting nightmare (1:34:46). We also heard from GM Brandon Beane, coach Sean McDermott, QB Josh Allen, and safety Micah Hyde.

We answered fan questions with guest co-hosts Bills Reporter Maddy Glab and former Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander. Former Bills QB Drew Bledsoe looked back at the Bills 45-39 win over the Vikings on September 15, 2002 (23:19). Jets Insider Eric Allen gave us the latest updates out of Jets camp (49:41). We also heard from head coach Sean McDermott, DE Mario Addison and DT Quinton Jefferson.

We discussed the creativity of the Bills offense. Another edition of "Tasker's Teammate" where Chris Brown quizzes Steve Tasker to see if he can guess his former teammate, who will then join the show (1:11:43). NFL Network's Mike Giardi shared his early impressions of the QB competition coming out of New England, the 2020 Bills offense, and which AFC East QB situation is the most interesting (1:35:48). We also heard from punter Lachlan Edwards and RB Zack Moss.

We discussed what the most interesting QB situations are when it comes to the Bills AFC East opponents. Radio.com NFL Insider for the Miami Dolphins Armando Salguero talked about how Miami is working through training camp amid COVID-19 concerns and previewed the 2020 Dolphins (51:50). Bills reporter Maddy Glab recapped the first few days of live camp (1:39:11). We also heard from head coach Sean McDermott, CB Taron Johnson, and DE A.J. Epenesa.

We discussed how we think NFL clubs around the league will react to then news that the Chiefs will host fans at 22% capacity. CBS Sports' Pete Prisco talked about the NFL kicking off this season without a hitch despite COVID-19 concerns, his thoughts on Sean McDermott's contract extension, and shared why he thinks the Bills will win the AFC East this season (1:34:33). We also heard from WR Cole Beasley and RB Christian Wade following practice.