Ian Rapoport: Bills Offseason Changes And Positive Outlook For 2026

NFL Network and ESPN Insider Ian Rapoport joined One Bills Live to share his overall thoughts on the first day of Bills Training Camp. He discussed the offseason changes with the hiring of Joe Brady as head coach and Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator. He then shared his thoughts on the Bills added talent in the wide receiver room and the offensive outlook we could see this season.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped a rainy day 1 of Bills Training Camp from St. John Fisher University. They discussed the latest injury situation, who caught their eye early on, and Michael Hoecht's impressive return to action following last year's Achilles injury. They then shared the biggest takeaways from Joe Brady's press conference prior to today's practice with updates on Dalton Kincaid, Jordan Hancock, the position battles, and the defensive rotation.

Bills OLB Bradley Chubb joined One Bills Live after today's practice to share his first impressions of training camp. He went on to talk about building chemistry with his defensive teammates, the culture he's experienced so far with his new team, and the fresh approach with the new coaching staff. Finally, he talked about his leadership being a veteran on the defensive side of the ball.

Bills WR DJ Moore joined One Bills Live from Wegmans. He shared his excitement for rejoining his team at this year's training camp, his offseason so far, and how he's acclimating to the new offense. He went on to talk about his new clothing line featuring his No. 2 jersey t-shirts and his leadership role with the team.

Honorary co-chair of the Sabres & Bills Pet Adoption Event Hayley Beane joined One Bills Live. She discussed the importance of Saturday's event at the KeyBank Center, where more than 25 shelters and rescue organizations will be on hand to spotlight homeless pets available for adoption

VP of Community Impact and Executive Director of the Buffalo Bills Foundation Michelle Roberts joined One Bills Live. She discussed the continued efforts from the Bills and Sabres as Give 716 brings together individuals, groups and businesses in support of any nonprofit headquartered or providing services in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties.

CBS Sports Senior NFL Columnist Pete Prisco joined One Bills Live to recap and dissect his Top 100 players for the 2026 season. He shared his overall thoughts on the Bills roster this season, the new leadership under Joe Brady and the defensive scheme with DC Jim Leonhard. He then discussed James Cook and Josh Allen's 2025 campaigns and who he expects to break out this year.

Former Bills Pro Bowl center Mitch Morse joined One Bills Live. He shared his excitement for the upcoming season and for his new role as the pregame and post game host on the Buffalo Bills Radio Network. He went on to talk about his media involvement since he retired from the game, what he offers as a broadcaster, and his thoughts on Highmark Stadium.

ESPN Senior NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler joined One Bills Live to discuss his recent survey of NFL execs, coaches, and scouts who ranked the top NFL players at each position. He discussed the tight race for the top overall QB, which went to Josh Allen and what the future holds for the Bills signal caller. He then talked about the new defensive system under DC Jim Leonhard. Finally, we touched on the rest of the Bills roster and the players he could see emerging this season.

CBS Sports NFL and draft analyst Emory Hunt joined One Bills Live to discuss the biggest questions to be answered for each team ahead of training camp, including the AFC East. He went on to share his thoughts on the best quarterbacks in the league and his biggest takeaways from the Bills 2026 draft class. Finally, he talked about Buffalo's defensive transition under new DC Jim Leonhard and how returning and new players will fit into the system.

Former Bills WR Stevie Johnson joined One Bills Live. He examined the outlook for the Bills, taking on a mentorship role with Bills WR Keon Coleman, and how the wide receiver position has changed in the NFL. He discussed his mentorship and athlete empowerment organization HBHF (Handle Biz Have Fun) and his excitement for Bills fans & for Highmark Stadium.

Athlon Sports NFL writer and analyst Doug Farrar joined One Bills Live to examine the Bills remaining questions ahead of training camp and what the defense may look like under Jim Leonhard.

WIVB-TV Sports Director Josh Reed joined One Bills Live to discuss the multi-year renewal of the broadcast partnership between the Buffalo Bills and WIVB-TV. They will continue to deliver preseason game broadcasts, exclusive Bills content, special programming, and extensive gameday coverage. Reed shared his thoughts on Highmark Stadium following Tuesday's ribbon cutting, the team as a whole ahead of training camp, and the biggest position battles he's looking forward to.

WROC-TV Sports Director Thad Brown joined One Bills Live. He discussed the return of Bills Training Camp to Rochester and St. John Fisher University. He talked about the schedule under new head coach Joe Brady, the joint practice with the Cleveland Browns, and the possible future of training camp. Finally, he shared what he's looking for from the team this summer with the competition battles we could see in camp.

ESPN NFL analytics writer Seth Walder joined One Bills Live. He discussed his latest Football Power Index, a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance going forward for the rest of the season. He talked about where the Bills sit, how they stack up against the other teams, and why some competitors are ranked lower than expected. Finally, Seth shared his favorite Super Bowl matchups, including the Bills vs. the Rams.

Bills GM/President of Football Operations Brandon Beane joined One Bills Live from the media golf outing at Glen Oak Golf Club. He discussed his golf game this offseason, OTAs that wrapped up this week, and the most pleasant development from the offseason program so far. He then talked about the defensive changes he's witnessed under new DC Jim Leonhard, encouraging signs from players coming off an injury and Travis Clayton making the switch to take reps on the defensive line.

Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly joined One Bills Live to discuss his upcoming annual youth football camp. He will hold the 38th edition of the Jim Kelly Football Camp at One Bills Drive. He shared his thoughts on the 2026 version of the Bills, including Highmark Stadium, changes on the roster, the coaching staff, and this year's schedule.

Bills VP of Community Impact and Executive Director of the Buffalo Bills Foundation Michelle Roberts joined One Bills Live. She discussed National CPR and AED Awareness Week, the Bills involvement, and the importance of the community to learn CPR and how to properly use an AED. She also talked about the Bills being recognized by Erie County as a HEARTSafe workplace.

Radio color analyst and former Pro Bowl center Eric Wood joined One Bills Live. He shared his thoughts on this year's team after taking in today's OTA session, which included his impressions of the rookie class, and the defensive shift he's seeing under the new coaching staff, and the players who will thrive in the system. He then discussed his recent podcast with Josh Allen where he talked about Josh Allen's excitement in teaming up with new WR DJ Moore.

Bills head of performance psychology and mental wellness Dr. Desaree Festa joined One Bills Live to discuss the importance of addressing and raising awareness of mental health. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Dr. Festa re-establishes the importance of providing mental wellness and performance services for NFL players and coaches, the services she helps provide here with the Bills, and some tools one can use to better their mental health.

Bills DE Landon Jackson joined One Bills Live after he participated in the team's community takeover and talked about the importance of players having a presence interacting with the community. He then went on to discuss bulking up this offseason, the new defensive scheme under Jim Leonhard, and his excitement in returning to action this season after overcoming an injury that cut his rookie campaign short. Finally, he shared what he's been doing this offseason and the motivation he has for his growing family.

Bills DTs Deone Walker and teammate T.J. Sanders joined One Bills Live following today's OTA session. Deone discussed his excitement for year two with the Bills, the new defensive system under Jim Leonhard, and the increased role he sees for himself in 2026. T.J. then shared his thoughts on the new-look defense, his goals for the season, and the position flexibility they will have this year. The two then talked about the vibe under Joe Brady, Landon Jackson's transformation, and the chemistry along the defensive line.

Bills radio color analyst and former Pro Bowl center Eric Wood joined One Bills Live to discuss the team's new radio partnership with Cumulus Media. They talked about the excitement in returning to the airwaves for the 2026 season, the opening of Highmark Stadium, and the schedule as a whole.

Bills senior team reporter Maddy Glab and radio play-by-play voice Chris Brown shared their initial thoughts of the Bills 2026 schedule. The two shared their thoughts on the home game slate of games at Highmark Stadium, which included a Thanksgiving primetime matchup with the Chiefs. They went on to discuss the high profile games, including a Christmas game in Denver with the Broncos, their rival opponents in the AFC East, and the sneaky games that might be on this year's schedule. NFL VP of broadcast planning Mike North joined them to dissect the construction of the schedule as a whole and the importance the league put on the Bills to be featured in primetime and marque windows.

Bills VP of Stadium Development John Polka joined One Bills Live to update the progress of Highmark Stadium ahead of its anticipated opening later this summer. He shared details on the technological advancements, the magnitude of the signage that recently went up, and the anticipation for the 2026 season.