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  • August 1st: Oliver ruins practice (for offense), slot WR battle over? And NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

    Thad Brown and Carl Jones discuss how Isaiah McKenzie may have flipped the battle at slot receiver from four-headed monster to finished in a little more than a week. And why it'll be different for him this year, if he lands the job, in a full time role (0:00-4:00). 

    Ed Oliver just destroyed at practice. He explained why Von Miller isn't "Super Bowl winning Von" to him (6:15-8:05). Plus, another good day for Kaiir Elam and another rough-ish day for the offense, especially Josh Allen to Stefon Diggs (4:00-6:15). A Christian Benford sighting (13:40-15:00) and a Dion Dawkins... touchdown? (8:05-9:40)

    NFL Network's Mike Garafolo joins the pod to explain how Von Miller puts the Bills over the top and course, his turkey burger experience. (9:40-13:40)

    16 min
  • July 30th: Dane Jackson still battling, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and a Josh Allen fight!

    Thad Brown and Carl Jones discuss what happened with the fight between Josh Allen and Jordan Phillips (0:00-3:10). Plus, they discuss good practice days from Greg Rousseau, Isaiah McKenzie and Sean McDermott's excitement about the first day in pads (3:10-7:50). 

    Thad talked with Dane Jackson about having to battle Kaiir Elam for the starting spot he held down very well last year when Tre White got hurt (7:50-11:30).  

    ESPN's Jeremy Fowler drops by to discuss how the Bills got so many players ranked on ESPN's position rankings and if that translates into a championship (11:30-16:10). Finally, we look ahead to the next practice on Monday.

    19 min
  • July 29th: Hyde's injury scare, o-line shuffle, Punt God's road ahead

    After an off-day for the Bills, Thad Brown and AJ Feldman are back at it with one last practice before the pads come on. 

    The Bills get their first injury scare of the season as Micah Hyde went down with a hip/glute injury. Thad and AJ share how it went down and debate how much Stefon Diggs was to blame (0:00-5:00).

    In non-Hyde thoughts from today's practice, the offensive line is being shuffled around due to injuries and absences and it's causing some problems for the offense (5:00-8:50).

    AJ chatted with Matt Araiza after practice and shares his story on how he's trying to tackle the holding aspect of the job and live up to the lofty nickname of "Punt God" (8:50-12:00).

    Finally, we delve more into the art of holding for field goal kicks and why it's a punter's job. Plus, a look at tomorrow's big practice as the team finally starts hitting each other (12:00-15:00).

    16 min
  • July 27th: Offense steps up, Elam/Diggs go at it and Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated

    Thad Brown and Carl Jones talk about the best day yet for the Bills offense especially in the red zone. Also, rookie CB Kaiir Elam was seen with boxing gloves on during practice. We tell you why that was the case. Gabe Davis says he is ready to step into the number two wide receiver role (0:00-7:45).

    Thad Brown shares a story on new Bills quarterbacks coach Joe Brady who has quite the resume at the young age of 32 years old (7:45-12:10).

    Then, Bills LT Dion Dawkins raves about the play of Von Miller. He describes the future Hall of Famer in a fashion that only Dion Dawkins can. (12:10-14:55)

    Later on, Thad Brown talks with Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated who compares the rise of the Bills to another AFC East team who did the same two decades prior. (14:55-20:10)

    22 min
  • July 26th: Elam elevating, rookie's inspiring road and Josh Allen's incredible gift

    Thad Brown and Carl Jones discuss another good day for the Bills defense, especially the defensive backs. That includes rookie Kaiir Elam. Also, should Bills fans be worried about the offense? (0:00-4:00). And is Gabe Davis ready to take over as the #2 receiver? (4:00-5:10) 

    Carl tells the story of rookie Kingsley Jonathan who left his family in Nigeria at age 15. The Syracuse grad had to survive a scare with an alleged human trafficking ring to get his shot in the NFL (5:10-8:35). 

    Sean McDermott talks about players dealing with a contract year (8:35-9:35). Then, it's time to connect with Micah Hyde. He explains why Elam can get acclimated quickly and tells two stories: the annoyance ability of Isaiah McKenzie and the Team Turkey Burger leaderboard. (9:35-13:00)

    Finally, Thad explains how Josh Allen was quick on his feet, his soon to be shoeless feet, to provide an incredible, heart-moving gesture for two kids from the city of Rochester (13:00-14:00).

    15 min
  • July 25th: Shakir shines, Howard's journey, Kevin Clark of The Ringer

    Day two of training camp saw plenty of big plays and a big day from the defense. Thad Brown and AJ Feldman recap everything that happened and was said at St. John Fisher University.

    They discuss Khalil Shakir, Quinton Morris, Nick McCloud, Cam Lewis, and other standouts from Monday's practice (0:00-3:50) as well as Dawson Knox and his contract year (3:50-5:30). 

    AJ shares his sitdown with O.J. Howard as the new tight end tries to revitalize his career (5:30-7:45) and the duo analyzes Leslie Frazier's comments on Von Miller's snap count (7:45-9:40). 

    Thad has a chat with The Ringer's Kevin Clark on the growth of the Bills, how they can get over the hump, and what in Rochester should be inducted into Club Kevin (9:40-16:10).

    Finally, we tie up the loose ends of day two and look forward to Tuesday's practice (16:10-17:30). 

    18 min
  • July 24th: Camp is back at Fisher, initial impressions, Peter King of NBC Sports

    Training camp is back at St. John Fisher for the first time since 2019 and Thad Brown and AJ Feldman have got you covered for everything that went down on day one. 

    They discuss Jordan Poyer's contract situation and his press conference (0:00-:3:50), injury updates on Tre White and Rodger Saffold (3:50-5:30), and initial impressions of practice as the offense struggled at times while some newcomers stood out (5:30-7:55)

    Peter King of NBC Sports joins the show with his thoughts on how the Bills will deal with their Super Bowl expectations, Josh Allen's standing in the league, and the town of Pittsford as the team's training camp home (7:55-15:00).

    Thad and AJ conclude by discussing the atmosphere as the team returns to the Rochester area and preview the upcoming days of camp (15:00-19:55). 


    20 min

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The Bills Kickoff Live team provides gameday reaction and All-22 breakdowns of each and every Bills game. Featuring Thad Brown, Josh Reed, Carl Jones and Caleb Carr.