OBL 8/5: Hard Knocks Anticipation, Yahoo! Sports' Nate Tice Ranks NFL Offenses

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news from One Bills Drive as the team has the day off from training camp. They then went around the NFL to discuss the Rams contract extension for RB Kyren Williams and the latest injury news from around the league. The guys asked the listeners what do you want to see play out in episode one of Hard Knocks that premieres tonight? Yahoo! Sports writer and host Nate Tice joined the show to discuss his offensive and QB rankings heading into the 2025 season, and where the Bills and QB Josh Allen rank. He also shared his thoughts on what James Cook brings to the Bills offense and the rest of the NFL.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped all the happenings on the field from day 11 of Bills Training Camp. The two then shared the latest from around the NFL. Bills guard O'Cyrus Torrence joined the show after practice to discuss his first two seasons in the league, the difference with the offense this season, his adjustments in the heat during camp, and the players who have stuck out to him early on. NFL on CBS studio analyst and CBS Mornings co-anchor Nate Burleson sat down on set to discuss his involvement with HBO's Hard Knocks, his overall thoughts on the Bills and QB Josh Allen, along with some thoughts on Buffalo's wide receiver group heading into 2025. Finally, we heard from OT Spencer Brown as he answered questions from the media.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker shared their biggest takeaways from today's training camp practice, updated the latest with James Cook, and discussed the current injury situation with the team. Steve then reflected on his weekend in Canton, Ohio celebrating Hall of Famer Marv Levy's 100th birthday. Bills GM Brandon Beane sat down after practice to talk about Cook's contract situation, preparing for Saturday's preseason game, the standouts so far at WR, and the veteran leadership they have in Shaq Thompson. The guys asked the listeners which WR do you want to emerge as a camp/preseason standout? Finally, we heard from safety Damar Hamlin as he met with the media.

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.