OBL 8/8: Bills Prepare For Preseason Opener, Giants Preview With ESPN's Jordan Raanan

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated all the latest injury situation and signings from One Bills Drive as the team prepares for Saturday's preseason game vs. the Giants. The guys then went around the NFL and opened up this week's mailbag to answer the listeners most pressing questions. ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan joined the show to setup tomorrow afternoon's game from a Giants perspective. He discussed how rookie QB Jaxson Dart is progressing, the early positive impressions from Abdul Carter, and who is looking to make an impact for the team as the preseason kicks off.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker recapped the last few weeks at St. John Fisher University as the team broke camp Thursday morning. They updated the latest injury situation, head coach Sean McDermott's plan for the first preseason game, and their favorite moments from this year's camp. Maddy then shared her 2025 Training Camp Awards, which included honors for MVP, most exciting newcomers, top rookies, most consistent players, biggest surprises, and the most improved player. We asked the listeners who or what will you have your eye on in Saturday's preseason opener vs. the Giants? Finally, we heard from QB Josh Allen as he addressed the media after today's practice.

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 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 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.