Centered on Buffalo Podcast w/Eric Wood | For Buffalo Bills Fans

The Buffalo Bills are coming off a win over the Los Angeles Rams and now head to Las Vegas with a chance to enter the bye week at 5-1.
Eric Wood and Josh Reed break down the issues that continue to show up in Buffalo’s secondary, the rotation between Max Hairston and IGB, and why the coverage has made life more difficult for the Bills pass rush.
They also discuss Tyler Grable stepping in for Spencer Brown, James Cook’s continued ball-security issues, and how Buffalo should attack a Raiders defense that has struggled to stop the run.
Plus, Eric explains how the Bills can handle Maxx Crosby, whether Buffalo could get aggressive before the trade deadline, and what needs to improve defensively before the schedule gets tougher after the bye.

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Former Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Richie Incognito joins Eric Wood on Centered on Buffalo to break down Josh Allen's incredible performance against the Los Angeles Rams, the biggest concerns surrounding Buffalo's defense, and what to expect when the Bills travel to Las Vegas to face the Raiders.

Richie shares his thoughts on the Bills' offensive line, James Cook's success, Dion Dawkins' weight loss, and why Deone Walker has impressed him so much. The former Bills and Raiders lineman also gives an inside perspective on the Raiders' quarterback situation, Tom Brady's influence on the organization, and whether it's time for Fernando Mendoza to take over.
Plus, Eric and Richie revisit the unforgettable 2017 Bills snow game, discuss the NFL MVP race, and share some hilarious stories from their playing days together in Buffalo.

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The Buffalo Bills are coming off a rough loss to the New England Patriots, and now the pressure is on to get things corrected before a dangerous road matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.
Eric Wood and Josh Reed break down what went wrong against New England, why Buffalo’s secondary continues to struggle, and what Max Hairston and the rest of the young defensive backs need to clean up moving forward.
They also discuss the growing injury concerns on both sides of the ball, DJ Moore’s shoulder, why Dalton Kincaid needs to be more involved, and the encouraging emergence of Keon Coleman.
Plus, Eric looks ahead to Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Kyren Williams and a Rams offense capable of turning this game into another shootout if Buffalo’s defense doesn’t tighten things up quickly.

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Former Syracuse defensive back and Buffalo sports reporter Carl Jones joins Eric Wood to break down what’s happening with the Bills secondary and why the communication issues have been so costly.
Carl explains what he’s seeing on film, why Buffalo’s split-field coverages have created problems, and what needs to change for the defense to settle in. Eric also shares his perspective on the pressure young first-round picks face when confidence starts to slip.
They also get into how Buffalo should structure the offense around Josh Allen, James Cook and the tight ends, what the Bills need to do against the Rams, and Carl’s early grade for Joe Brady through four games.
Plus, Carl tells the story of facing Lamar Jackson at Syracuse, weighs in on MJ vs. LeBron, and names his favorite wing spot in Buffalo.

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The Buffalo Bills are off to a 3-0 start and now turn their attention to the defending AFC East champion New England Patriots. Eric Wood and Josh Reed break down Drake Maye’s slow start, why defenses may have found a formula to make him uncomfortable, and how Buffalo can force the young quarterback to win from the pocket. They also look at New England’s injuries on offense, the absence of A.J. Brown, and how the Bills secondary could match up with a limited Patriots receiving corps. The guys also discuss Josh Allen’s ability to stay in control emotionally, when he needs to protect himself as a runner, the motivation that comes with a division rivalry, and why this matchup still carries extra intensity. Plus, Eric identifies Buffalo’s biggest concerns through three games, explains why Jim Leonhard hasn’t had to blitz as aggressively as expected, and lays out what the Bills need to do to get past New England and keep their perfect start alive.

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Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer joins Eric Wood on Centered on Buffalo to break down the Bills’ start to the season and why this may be the most balanced offense Josh Allen has had around him.
Breer and Eric discuss Buffalo finding a way to win despite a rough day from Josh Allen, James Cook and the Bills’ offensive versatility, the transition under Jim Leonhard on defense, and what Buffalo still needs to improve to make a Super Bowl run.
They also preview the matchup with New England, examine what defenses have figured out about Drake Maye, discuss TreVeyon Henderson and the Patriots defense, and take a look at the Chiefs and the rest of the AFC.
Plus, Breer shares his first impressions of the new Highmark Stadium and joins Eric for a conversation about the value of young athletes playing multiple sports.

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The Bills turn their attention to the Los Angeles Chargers, and Eric Wood explains why Buffalo can’t afford to overlook Justin Herbert.

Eric and Josh Reed break down Herbert’s slow start, why his physical talent still makes him dangerous, and how Buffalo can attack a Chargers defense led by Khalil Mack and Derwin James.

They also discuss whether Dalton Kincaid could be in line for another big game, the status of Keon Coleman and DJ Moore, and what rookie Skyler Bell could bring if Buffalo is short-handed at wide receiver. Plus, Eric breaks down Ty Johnson’s return, Ray Davis’ role, Alec Anderson’s transition on the offensive line, Deone Walker’s hot start, Buffalo’s linebackers, and Jim Leonhard’s “boom or bust” defense through the first two weeks.

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Bills center Connor McGovern joins Eric Wood on Centered on Buffalo for an inside look at how Josh Allen is operating the offense at the line of scrimmage.

Connor explains the communication between him and Josh, how they adjust when defenses show unexpected pressure, and why Joe Brady and Pete Carmichael deserve credit for giving the offense enough time to diagnose looks and change plays before the snap. 

They also discuss the atmosphere inside the new Highmark Stadium, Alec Anderson’s emergence at left guard, Dion Dawkins getting his swagger back, Keon Coleman’s development, Deone Walker’s dominant start, Buffalo’s preference for taking the ball first and much more.

Plus, Connor talks about Josh Allen’s smelling-salt habit and when the offensive line’s pizza parties are coming back.

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The Buffalo Bills opened their new stadium in style with a Thursday night win over the Detroit Lions — and Josh Allen looked completely in command.Eric Wood and Josh Reed break down Buffalo’s explosive offense, Allen’s control at the line of scrimmage, James Cook’s big night, Dalton Kincaid becoming a matchup nightmare, and another strong performance from the Bills offensive line. They also discuss Joe Brady’s growing influence on the offense and how Buffalo continues to create easy scoring opportunities with so many weapons on the field. On defense, Eric takes a victory lap on Gregory Rousseau, explains why Buffalo’s pass rush is finally turning pressure into sacks, and breaks down the impact of Deone Walker and Bradley Chubb. The guys also examine some early concerns in Jim Leonhard’s secondary and what Buffalo can clean up before facing the Chargers. Plus, Eric shares his reaction to the atmosphere inside Buffalo’s new stadium and why opening night felt different from anything he had experienced there before.

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Former Packers and Lions Pro Bowl guard T.J. Lang joins Eric Wood to preview Thursday night’s matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions.TJ breaks down why Josh Allen presents such a difficult matchup for Detroit’s defense, what makes Aidan Hutchinson so dangerous, and the battle Buffalo’s offensive tackles will face trying to keep him from wrecking the game. Eric and TJ also discuss James Cook, Dalton Kincaid, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jared Goff, Thursday Night Football recovery and what makes the Bills and Lions fan bases so similar.Plus, the two former offensive linemen swap stories about Aaron Rodgers’ cadence, Matthew Stafford, reading defenses at the line of scrimmage and the tricks veteran linemen use to gain an edge.

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