One Bills Live

We discussed what the fans would prefer as an outcome for the stadium and naming rights after New Era announced they will be released from their naming rights and sponsorship deal with the Bills. The Athletic’s Daniel Kaplan talked about the challenges on naming rights to stadiums, the likelihood of the league beginning camps and protocols the NFL and NFLPA are discussed for the beginning of the season (45:59). Former Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander discussed NFL protocols with beginning training camps, the name changes of the Washington football team, and shared his thoughts on the racial injustices society is facing and the reaction from the NFL (1:30:55).

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We discussed which Bills defensive lineman will have the biggest impact in 2020. We also talked about Bills Insider Chris Brown’s article ‘Camp Countdown 2020 | 3 reasons why Buffalo’s defensive line should excel in 2020.’ NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks talked about the Bills offseason additions to their offense and defensive line, how the Jets and Dolphins match-up to the Patriots and Bills, and went in-depth on some of the recent big contracts around the league (46:20).

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We discussed which Bills player will make their first Pro Bowl in 2020. ESPN’s Field Yates discussed some risks with a shortened preseason, the biggest sticking points between the NFL and NFLPA on protocols, the likelihood of players opting out of the 2020 season, and updated the latest on long-term deals for franchise tagged players (46:00). The Athletic’s Ben Standig talked about some of the biggest hurdles in getting players back to the field amid COVID-19 and the latest with Washington after the team announced they will change their name (1:32:45).

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We discussed what some of our biggest concerns are about COVID-19’s impact on football. The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti gave updates on the finalization of the NFL’s COVID-19 plans, shared her thoughts on if the league will play games, and discussed remaining issues from the NFLPA (50:26).

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ESPN injury analyst Stephania Bell discussed game day protocols and how they will keep players safe, compared what other leagues are doing to get back playing, and shared her thoughts on some players returning from injury this season (20:47). Bills radio color analyst Eric Wood talked about his weight loss journey after he retired, his thoughts on a schedule change for college football, discussed player protocols for the fall, and no fans in the stands (36:43). ESPN SportsCenter host Kevin Connors talked about hosting SportsCenter, the national Bills hype, his love for this team, and shared his hot take for the 2020 Bills (1:33:04).

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ESPN SportsCenter host Kevin Connors joined One Bills Live on July 10, 2020 where he discussed hosting SportsCenter and creating content during the pandemic. He also talked about the national Bills hype, his love for this team, and shared his hot take for the 2020 Bills.

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We discussed which position group would be affected the most if there’s limited or no preseason games. CBS Sports’ John Breech went in-depth on some of the new regulations the NFL plans for 2020, players potentially sitting out for the season, and ranked the top 10 coaching matchups of 2020 (46:30).

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We talked about which team is the most intriguing opponent on the Bills 2020 schedule with guest co-host Luke Tasker. WROC-TV’s Thad Brown discussed the new protocols in place for media covering teams, training camp not being held in Rochester this year, and shared his thoughts on the AFC East (47:34). Former Bills and current Montreal Alouettes WR Naaman Roosevelt discussed transitioning to play in the CFL from the NFL, how he is staying active this offseason in preparation for when/if the CFL returns to play, and looked back at playing high school and college football in WNY (1:28:43).

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Former Bills and current Montreal Alouettes WR Naaman Roosevelt joined One Bills Live on July 8, 2020 where he discussed the transition from playing in the CFL from the NFL, how he is staying active this offseason in preparation for when/if the CFL returns to play, and looked back at playing high school and college football in WNY.

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Spotrac’s Mike Ginnitti went in-depth on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ 10-year, $503M extension and discussed other big contracts around the league (25:40). NBC Sports’ Tom Curran talked about the Patriots signing QB Cam Newton and the latest out of New England (47:24). ESPN’s Emily Kaplan discussed the latest in the NHL’s return-to-play plans, her thoughts on Kevyn Adams taking over as the Sabres GM, and talked about her article “How NFL offensive linemen escape the 5,000-calorie lunch and transformation in retirement” (1:28:11).

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