OBL 8/22: State Of The Bills Roster, Friday Fan Mailbag

WIVB-TV sports reporter Carl Jones and NFL Draft and player analyst Chris Trapasso co-hosted the show and updated the latest as the Bills head off to Tampa for the preseason finale against the Buccaneers. They went around the NFL, asked the listeners for their most pressing questions in this week's mailbag plus shared their thoughts on the roster ahead of Saturday's game and next week's roster cutdown. They discussed the backup QB situation, Frank Gore Jr.'s performance, and the wide receiver group as a whole. Finally, they talked about the defensive side of the ball and the defensive back unit.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest from today's final full practice before the team departs for Tampa and its game with the Buccaneers. They recapped Sean McDermott's press conference and discussed who will be playing Saturday night. The two then went around the NFL and asked the listeners what Bills player are you rooting for in Saturday's preseason finale at the Buccaneers? Bucs radio color analyst and former Bills TE Dave Moore joined the show to discuss the latest on the Bills preseason opponent. He talked about Tampa Bay's backup QB situation, the rookies who have splashed, and the players he's looking to see shine against the Bills.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest from today's practice and shared their reaction to Joe Brady and Bobby Babich's press conferences. They went around the NFL and asked the listeners how do you see the Bills wide receiver group shaking out? Bills team reporter Maddy Glab joined the show to discuss the wide receiver group, the players who might have the best impact on special teams, and what might happen at the safety position. The three then went on to talk about the importance of depth at certain positions and the players who have stuck out through the preseason.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest injury situation and comments from head coach Sean McDermott as he addressed the media prior to the team's return to practice. They went around the NFL and asked the listeners you're the coach, how would you handle this week with the final preseason game? NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined the show to share his thoughts on the Bills young defensive linemen, Michael Hoecht's possible impact, and Tyrell Shavers making a case for the roster. Finally, we heard from QB Josh Allen as he took questions from reporters after today's practice.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker shared their biggest takeaways from the Bills preseason game in Chicago against the Bears. They went around the NFL to discuss the latest news and notes from around the league. They asked the listeners how much stock are you putting into this year's preseason?

Steve Tasker and Chris Trapasso shared all the updates from Chicago as the Bills and Bears squared off in a joint practice. The two opened up this week's mailbag to answer the fans most pressing questions. 33rd Team 'Check the Mic' podcast host Steve Palazzolo and Chris Brown joined the show from the joint practice. Steve talked about the benefits of joint practices, the impact that will have on starters' reps in the preseason, and the young defensive linemen on the Bills roster. He went on to discuss Josh Allen's aggressiveness he has seen and whether Allen should play in the preseason or not. Then Chris and Maddy Glab discussed their overall impressions from the joint practice, their offensive takeaways, and the impressive effort from Buffalo's defense. The two went on to discuss Keon Coleman's productive practice, the injured players returning to action, and what they want to see in Sunday's preseason game in Chicago. Finally, we heard from QB Mitchell Trubisky, DE Greg Rousseau, and WR Keon Coleman as they met with the media.

NFL player analyst Chris Trapasso joined Steve Tasker to discuss the latest news from One Bills Drive and around the NFL ahead of Week 2 in the preseason. They asked the listeners what are you looking to see from the Bills in Sunday's preseason game with the Bears? Former NFL fullback and current Bears radio sideline reporter Jason McKie joined the show to discuss the latest from Chicago. He talked about the importance of joint practices, the Bears offseason as a whole, and how long the starters will play Sunday night.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker shared their thoughts on the 4-year contract extension for Bills RB James Cook. We heard from Cook after today's practice as he discussed his new deal and the process that went along with it. The guys went around the NFL to share the latest news and notes from the league. Bills DL Michael Hoecht sat down after practice to discuss why he signed in Buffalo, his goals for the season, and the chemistry he's building with his teammates. ESPN's 'This is Football' host Kevin Clark joined the show to share his thoughts on the Cook extension, his overall take on the Bills ahead of the season, the competition in the division and the AFC as a whole. Finally, we heard from LB Joe Andreessen as he addressed the media following today's practice.