OBL 8/1: Red and Blue Preview, NFL Official Shawn Smith, NFL Network's Rhett Lewis

Chris Brown and Maddy Glab updated the latest from One Bills Drive as the team prepares for Friday evening's Return of the Blue and Red practice. The two went around the NFL and opened up this week's fan mailbag to answer the listeners most pressing questions. NFL head official Shawn Smith sat down with Chris and Steve Tasker at training camp to discuss the points of emphasis when it comes to officiating, the implementation of new technology, and the rule changes for the 2025 season. NFL Network host Rhett Lewis joined the show as he prepares for tonight's coverage at Highmark Stadium. He then went on to discuss his recent camp tour to share the latest from around the Steelers, Patriots, Bengals, and Cowboys. He also shared his thoughts on the current Bills roster.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discussed their biggest takeaways from Thursday's practice, updated the injury situation and shared the latest from around the league. Bills DT DaQuan Jones discussed his veteran leadership approach this year, the new coaches on the staff, and the young talent along the defensive line. ESPN's Ben Solak was in attendance at Bills camp and discussed his impressions of the team, the new trends from around the NFL we could see, and the changes he has seen from the Bills roster. We heard from rookie DT T.J. Sanders and DE A.J. Epenesa as they met with the media after practice.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker shared news and notes from One Bills Drive and around the NFL, including the latest on CB Maxwell Hairston who left practice Tuesday with a knee injury. They asked the listeners the depth of which position group will be most critical to the Bills in 2025? ESPN analyst and Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy joined the show. He discussed the win projection for the Bills in his 'FTN Football Almanac 2025' and discussed where the Bills rank in terms of talent under the age of 25.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped all the on-field action from Tuesday's training camp practice and shared their thoughts on who stuck out in today's hit. Bills center Connor McGovern joined the show to talk about the team's goals for 2025, the consistency along the offensive line, the new-look defensive line, and who has impressed him the most through the first week. We then heard from WRs Joshua Palmer and Keon Coleman who addressed the media after practice.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker shared their thoughts on the first padded practice of Bills Training Camp. The guys then went around the NFL to discuss the latest news and notes from the league. Safety Cole Bishop sat down with the guys after practice and talked about his offseason training, the physicality of the defense, and what he's working on entering year two in the league. Bills Minority Owner and former soccer star Jozy Altidore joined the show. He discussed his investment into the Bills, his fandom of the team playing in Toronto, the continued communication with the other minority owners, and his current assessment of the team on the field. Finally, we heard from DE Greg Rousseau as he met with the media.

Chris Brown and Maddy Glab shared their biggest takeaways of today's training camp practice and discussed the latest news and notes from around the NFL. NFL on CBS sideline reporter Evan Washburn joined the show to talk about his impressions of Josh Allen entering year eight and the Bills running back room led by James Cook. Bills safety Taylor Rapp sat down with Brownie and Maddy after practice to discuss his offseason chemistry with Cole Bishop, his workout routine, and the dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Finally, we heard from CB Tre'Davious White and DT Ed Oliver as they both met with the media.

Chris Brown and Maddy Glab recapped day 2 of Bills training camp and shared their biggest takeaways from practice. Bills QB Josh Allen discussed his offseason travels, best meals he had in Hawaii, and his golf ventures which included the American Century Championship. He talked about how he manages his schedule after getting married, his reaction to the presence of Hard Knocks, his favorite memories inside Highmark Stadium, and the chemistry built with this year's roster. NY Governor Kathy Hochul shared news of the newly signed Desha's Law, which requires public schools to provide training and an emergency response plan for those undergoing a cardiac arrest. We heard from RB James Cook and OT Dion Dawkins as they met with the media.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped the first day of Bills training camp, shared their biggest takeaways, and picked who they thought stuck out the most. They asked the listeners what part of the Bills roster has you most excited? LB Terrel Bernard discussed switching his jersey number, the impressive defensive performance today, and the leadership role he's taken on. He talked about the new pieces on the roster, the relationship building during camp, the confidence he sees in DC Bobby Babich, and head coach Sean McDermott's message to the team. We heard from GM Brandon Beane, QB Josh Allen, and DE Joey Bosa following today's practice.