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June 08 The Top 10 Buffalo Bills Of-All Time List Most Won't Agree With
On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to discuss among other topics who the Top 10 Buffalo Bills of all-time are and how much their lists mirror each other.
Make sure to check outJoe From Queen’s Substack page for his free weekly columns.
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1 hr 13 min
June 05Why Was Lindy Robbed? Plus, Potential Sabres UFA Targets
Buffalo Sabres fans are still heated over Lindy Ruff finishing second in Jack Adams Trophy voting, and Patrick Moran is joined by Chris Ostrander from Two in the Box to break down why many believe Ruff was flat-out robbed. The guys dive into the NHL awards voting process, debate whether Jon Cooper deserved the honor, and discuss how Ruff transformed Buffalo into a division-winning playoff team.
They also take a deep dive into the Sabres offseason, including Alex Tuch’s uncertain future, Bowen Byram trade speculation, and several intriguing unrestricted free agent possibilities. Plus, Patrick shares details on next week’s live podcast event featuring Cami Clune at Imperial Pizza.
Key Takeaways
Lindy Ruff narrowly lost the Jack Adams Trophy despite leading Buffalo to a massive turnaround season and division title.

The hosts question whether NHL awards voting has become more about reputation and “legacy” than actual season performance.

Buffalo’s offseason could feature major roster changes, including decisions on Alex Tuch, Bowen Byram, and several young forwards.

The Sabres may explore both the trade market and unrestricted free agency to strengthen their top-six forward group.

Potential free-agent fits discussed include Anthony Mantha, Bobby McMann, Boone Jenner, and veteran defenseman John Carlson.
Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Was Lindy Ruff robbed of the Jack Adams Trophy?

09:20 – Cami Clune live podcast announcement and anthem discussion

18:45 – Buffalo Bisons conversation and lack of local coverage

31:10 – Breaking down the NHL awards voting process

50:35 – Sabres offseason outlook, Alex Tuch future & UFA targets
Be sure to follow Chris on X at @2ITB_Buffalo and check out the Two in the Box blog in addition to the Instigator Podcast.
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The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear!
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53 min
June 04Who's Better Right Now: Bills Or Patriots?
On today's Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran deep dives into both the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots to objectively evaluate which team he thinks is better right now.
While the Patriots are coming off a surprising Super Bowl appearance led by breakout quarterback Drake Maye, Patrick argues the Bills still hold the edge thanks to Josh Allen, a stronger offensive core, and a more balanced overall roster. The conversation also covers major offseason additions like DJ Moore and A.J. Brown, along with questions surrounding both defenses and coaching staffs.
Key Takeaways
Patrick gives the Bills the edge at quarterback, running back, offensive line, and safety.

The Patriots are viewed as stronger at wide receiver, linebacker, and cornerback.

Josh Allen vs. Drake Maye remains the centerpiece of the AFC East rivalry discussion.

Buffalo’s offseason additions, especially DJ Moore and Bradley Chubb, could elevate the team significantly.

New England’s Super Bowl run is acknowledged, but questions remain about the legitimacy of their path and schedule strength.
Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Bills vs. Patriots rivalry finally feels real again

09:30 – Breaking down both teams’ offseason moves

24:15 – Position-by-position offensive comparison

46:10 – Defensive unit breakdown and coaching edge

1:05:40 – Final verdict: Which team is actually better right now?
Resources Mentioned
FanDuel NFL futures odds

DraftKings Super Bowl betting lines

BetMGM AFC odds discussion
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44 min
June 03Ranking Sean McDermott's Best Bills Teams
In this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren of SB Nation and Buffalo Rumblings to rank every Buffalo Bills team of the Sean McDermott era from worst to best. The conversation dives deep into Josh Allen’s evolution, heartbreaking playoff exits, roster construction, and whether Sean McDermott ultimately underachieved despite building one of the NFL’s most consistent contenders.
The guys also react to the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade to the Los Angeles Rams, discuss how it impacts the AFC landscape, and debate whether a reunion with Stefon Diggs could ever realistically happen in Buffalo. From “13 Seconds” trauma to MVP-level Josh Allen seasons, this episode is packed with Bills nostalgia, frustration, and honest analysis.
Key Takeaways
The 2021 Bills may have been the most talented team of the Sean McDermott era despite the devastating “13 Seconds” playoff collapse.

Patrick and Matt debate whether Sean McDermott should have survived the infamous playoff meltdown against Kansas City.

The Myles Garrett trade to the Rams dramatically shifted Super Bowl odds and reshaped the NFL hierarchy.

Josh Allen’s 2020 breakout season is remembered as the moment Buffalo officially became a championship contender.

A potential Stefon Diggs reunion sparks debate, but questions remain about fit, expectations, and locker room dynamics.
Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Myles Garrett traded to the Rams and immediate NFL reaction

14:30 – Why the Rams’ roster-building strategy worked so well

32:10 – Ranking the worst Sean McDermott Bills teams

51:45 – Debating the best Bills team of the McDermott era

1:18:00 – Could Stefon Diggs realistically return to Buffalo?
Resources Mentioned
Buffalo Rumblings

SB Nation

FanDuel Sportsbook

Locked On Bills Podcast

Talking Buffalo Podcast

Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve.
The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear!
Please be sure to subscribe to Talking Buffalo on the audio side, even if you usually watch the show via YouTube. Several of the links to follow Talking Buffalo can be found right here.
Also if you’re not yet subscribed to Talking Buffalo on YouTube, please do so and be sure to hit the LIKE button on the videos, it really helps with the algorithm!
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1 hr 6 min
June 02Best Buffalo Sports Babyface Turns
On this episode of Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran and Joe From Queens dive into the greatest Buffalo sports “babyface turns” ever. Inspired by pro wrestling storytelling, the guys discuss Buffalo athletes, coaches, and personalities who went from being disliked or doubted to beloved fan favorites. From Jim Kelly’s rocky arrival in Buffalo to Josh Allen winning over Bills Mafia, the conversation blends sports nostalgia, humor, and passionate debate. The episode also features reactions to blockbuster NFL trades involving Myles Garrett and AJ Brown, plus plenty of entertaining tangents along the way.
Key Takeaways
Jim Kelly’s transformation from rejected draft pick to Buffalo legend remains one of the greatest fan turnarounds in franchise history.

Josh Allen’s early criticism from Bills fans quickly evolved into MVP-level admiration and citywide love.

The guys debate whether the Los Angeles Rams’ aggressive roster-building strategy should inspire the Bills.

Sean McDermott’s public perception shifted dramatically over the years, especially following recent Bills playoff runs.

Fun comparisons between Buffalo sports and professional wrestling create one of the podcast’s most entertaining discussions.
Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & NFL blockbuster trade reactions

08:45 – Myles Garrett trade fallout and Rams discussion

22:30 – AJ Brown trade impact on the AFC East

35:10 – Greatest Buffalo sports babyface turns ever

58:40 – Bills media personalities, wrestling comparisons & fan reactions
Resources Mentioned
Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Sabres

Jim Kelly

Josh Allen

Myles Garrett

AJ Brown

WWE Raw
Make sure to check outJoe From Queen’s Substack page for his free weekly columns.
Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve.
The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear!
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1 hr 38 min
June 01 Who's The Best Buffalo Sports Coach Ever? Plus, Biggest Buffalo Heel Turns
On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to cover many topics, including debating if Lindy Ruff or Marv Levy is the best head coach in Buffalo sports history and also talk some of the greatest heel turns in Buffalo sports history.
Both Ruff and Levy brought their teams great sustained success and you can make a case for either of them being at the top of the list. The guys go over their accolades, a few of their flaws and tyr to determine which one is worthy of being at the top.
Also, Joe has an interesting list of former Buffalo sports figures who---to use a wrestling term--turned heel in some way on Buffalo.
Plus, Joe sent Patrick a mystery gift that he made Patrick promise to not open until they were on the air for this show? What is that gift? That and much more.
Make sure to check outJoe From Queen’s Substack page for his free weekly columns.
Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve.
The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear!
Please be sure to subscribe to Talking Buffalo on the audio side, even if you usually watch the show via YouTube. Several of the links to follow Talking Buffalo can be found right here.
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1 hr 25 min
May 30 WGR's Brian Koziol Talks Most Fun Sabres Season Of His Career (LIVE From Imperial)
On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by longtime Buffalo Sabres pregame and postgame host Brian Koziol to discuss the Sabres, the most rewarding year of his WGR career and much more, recorded live at Imperial Pizza in South Buffalo.
Brian's been at WGR since 2001 and has been doing the pregame and postgame shows since 2007-08. They talk about many of those lean years and how negative the job could be when the team is perennially bad, specifically having to deal with often irate callers following games and seasons. However, things turned around seemingly overnight this past season and Brian not only got to host playoffs games, but into the second round for the first time in his career.
They also spend plenty of time talking about the team, being happy with the season and ready to raise the bar for the future. How will they handle this offseason? Lots of options are on the table.
Also, Brian discusses the live pregame/postgame Sabres show he's hosted on WGR for a long time. That plus the changing landscape of teaching media to students and tons more
You can follow Brian on Twitter @BrianWGRand check him out onWGR-550 Buffalo in between periods and following Sabres games.
Big shout-out and thank you once again to Imperial Pizzafor being a gracious host and for their excellent wings. They now have two locations, 1035 Abbott Road and also 1665 Main Street.
Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve.
The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear!
Please be sure to subscribe to Talking Buffalo on the audio side, even if you usually watch the show via YouTube. Several of the links to follow Talking Buffalo can be found right here.
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1 hr 13 min
May 29 Eric Wood On Josh Allen, Bills Roster & Training Camp Changes
On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by former Buffalo Bills great and current team radio analyst Eric Wood for a discussion mostly about the Bills that includes training camp routines with new coaches, pressure of being Josh Allen, arduous golf adventures and more.
Eric was in Buffalo this week to take part in Josh Allen's 117 hole golf challenge to benefit the Patricia Allen Fund at Children's hospital. To be clear, the 117 holes is not a typo, it's the amount of holes played in one day and incredibly, without golf carts. It's amazing Eric even has the energy to talk after completing that---what was that event like for him and his fellow golfers?
Also, Erin's achieved a level of celebrity as a former Bills star and someone still very much in the public eye. He discusses that and also tries to shed a tiny bit of insight about the unworldly celebrity of people like Allen and how difficult at times it must be for people like him.
The Bills will be starting camp soon. Eric has some thoughts on a few players and positions he'll be having his eyes on when the football ramps up. That plus how his training camp routines differed when there was a new head coach and much more.
Make sure you’re subscribed to Centered on Buffalo, available wherever you listen to podcasts as well as YouTube.
Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve.
The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear!
Please be sure to subscribe to Talking Buffalo on the audio side, even if you usually watch the show via YouTube. Several of the links to follow Talking Buffalo can be found right here.
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39 min
May 28 Sabres Fact Or Fiction, Plus Interesting Bills Storylines
On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by PK from the Buffalo Sports Collective to discuss several Buffalo Sabres topics, fact or fiction style in addition to some key Buffalo Bills observations.
Recently we did a Bills version of "Fact or Fiction" with Matt Warren of SB Nation. This time we do it with the Sabres with PK determining what will become fact or fiction based on some Sabres statements Patrick throws at him, including Alex Tuch being back, Bo Byram getting extended, Zach Benson signing a long term deal, a trade partner for Jordan Greenway and the same three Sabres goalies back for next season.
On the Bills side, Patrick discusses amazement at how many key Bills veterans from last year's team are still looking for jobs this late in the offseason. What does that tell you about the 2025 Bills? Also, Keon Coleman may truly have a legit opportunity to become the type of player the organization has hoped he was going to be. That, plus the fascinating mystery of what Jim Leonhard's defense will look like, who may most thrive in it and much more.
You can follow PK on Twitter @PK_BSC and check out the Buffalo Sports Collective podcast.
Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve.
The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear!
Please be sure to subscribe to Talking Buffalo on the audio side, even if you usually watch the show via YouTube. Several of the links to follow Talking Buffalo can be found right here.
Also if you’re not yet subscribed to Talking Buffalo on YouTube, please do so and be sure to hit the LIKE button on the videos, it really helps with the algorithm!
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1 hr 4 min
May 27 Fascinating Buffalo Sports Offseason Debates Happening
On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran goes over three Buffalo sports discussions/debates going on that he finds fascinating and can make a fair case for either side of the coin.
Will Alex Tuch re-sign with the Sabres? That is a key, probably the key offseason storyline with the Sabres as Tuch's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st. There's plenty of reason to very much want Tuch back but also financial reasons to move on from him. Where does Patrick fall on this?
Sticking with the Sabres, Patrick put up a poll involving a trade scenario for St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas and was shocked at the results. Are fans overvaluing young prospects a little too much?
Moving over to the Bills, Patrick's pretty fascinated with not knowing what the new Jim Leonhard defense is going to actually look like and which Bills veteran defenders will be the best fits for it. He explains why it will actually make training camp and possibly even the preseason more must-see than normal.
Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve.
The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear!
Please be sure to subscribe to Talking Buffalo on the audio side, even if you usually watch the show via YouTube. Several of the links to follow Talking Buffalo can be found right here.
Also if you’re not yet subscribed to Talking Buffalo on YouTube, please do so and be sure to hit the LIKE button on the videos, it really helps with the algorithm!
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40 min

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Talking Buffalo is a podcast focused primarily on Buffalo sports (especially Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres) featuring interview guests from the world of sports, media and pop culture. Whether he’s…