Talking Buffalo

On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick is joined by friend and recurring guest Joe from NYC for a discussion littered with strong takes on the heels of the Buffalo Bills first loss of the season this past Tuesday night in Tennessee to the undefeated Titans.

Uncertainty surrounded the game happening from last week all the way through up to game day Tuesday as Covid ran rampant through the Titans organization over the past two weeks.  However, despite the Titans practicing just twice over the past two weeks it was the Bills who often looked completely out of sorts.   Patrick and Joe try to make sense of exactly why as the Titans clearly dominated in all three phases of the game as well as coaching and preparation.

The guys spend a bunch of time bewildered about the Bills defense continuing to falter through five weeks of the 2020 season. They discuss Tremaine Edmunds doing what Patrick considers a pretty lousy job at middle linebacker and how much his injury or who’s playing in front of him is factoring in. They also discuss the ineffectiveness of the defensive line at generating sacks and pressure on quarterbacks, particularly Jerry Hughes, who is sackless and has just one tackle for a loss through five games.

On the offensive side of the balls the guys agree that John Brown was missed significantly more than they thought he’d be.  They also have takes on Devin Singletary, TJ Yeldon and if just one game does anything to diminish what Josh Allen has done so far this season.

They also a few minutes discussing the professional wrestling business slipping further into irrelevancy, bad NFL analysts, Patrick looking forward to Troy Aikman coming to Buffalo next week and the reaction from a surprised Joe as he learns about an upcoming election podcast he’ll be a part of.

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On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran catches up with Buffalo Bills beat reporter and accomplished podcaster, recurring guest Matt Parrino about a wide range of topics including how things have been over the past six months, the evolution of his podcast that’s become quite successful, the Buffalo Bills, Lebron vs Jordan, the public demise of Marc Miller and much more.

Matt’s been a favorite guest of the podcast several times previously including live shows done over wings at Audubon North and Casey’s in Black Rock.  However, Matt hasn’t been on the podcast since back on episode No. 210 back in early April and Patrick spends time learning how life’s been for Matt during these weird and often trying times, including a discussion of how radically different the job of being a NFL team beat reporter has changed in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.  That ranges from regular team coverage to interview as well as overall team access and Matt pulls back the curtain a little bit on what it’s been like.

They also spend time talking about the Shout Buffalo Football podcast Matt has started with his “tag team” partner at NYup.com, Ryan Talbot.  In less than six months the podcast has already grown by leaps and bounds especially on the video side, where their regular livestream shows often generate at least a few thousand people watching live on various platforms.  Matt describes the decision that went into the podcast, the process of how it’s done and reveals a few of his favorite episodes and guests he’s had on to this point.

Of course, they also spend time discussing the Buffalo Bills, including their surprisingly (mostly) dominant opening month, Josh Allen’s emergence as a legitimate early season league MVP candidate, the struggles of the defense, injuries and concerns about the team competing against the Covid infested Tennessee Titans on Tuesday night.

You can follow Matt on Twitter @MattParrino and of course be sure to check out his work at NYup.com as well as subscribe to his podcast, which again is killing it.

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On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran has a chat with recurring guest and friend Aaron Quinn from Cover-1 Buffalo on a wide variety of topics ranging from NFL Covid issues, an imaginary blockbuster trade involving the Buffalo Bills, television shows, female R&B singers rankings and much more.

As of this recording the game on Sunday featuring the Bills against the Tennessee Titans is in flux, with nearly two dozen Titans players and personnel having tested positive for Covid recently  The guys offer takes on what the pros and cons are if the game ultimately gets moved or postponed and what the league should do as consequence to the Titans, who created the problem but breaking Covid protocol multiple times.

They also spend time talking giving their thoughts on the results of a poll presented by Bills beat reporter Matt Parrino recently on Twitter that posed a scenario if the Bills would trade Josh Allen, Tre White and Tremaine Edmunds in exchange for Patrick Mahomes if offered.

There’s plenty more on todays’ episode too, including Aaron discussing a TV show he’s been watching, “The Boys’ while Patrick has a review of “Ratched” season one on Netflix.   They also come up with a power ranking of modern female R&B singers after Aaron originally wondered how high Mary J. Blige would place.

Follow Aaron on Twitter @AaronQuinn716 and be sure to check out the Cover 1 Buffalo podcast he does alongside Greg Tompsett live twice per week, including almost immediately after Bills games.

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On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran is joined by recurring guest Bruce Nolan of The Bruce Exclusive podcast to grade the Buffalo Bills positionally at the quarter point of the 2020 NFL regular season.

The Buffalo Bills are 4-0 for the first time since 2008 yet this year’s record feels vastly different than it did 12 years ago. Bruce explains why, including a dive into the transformation of Josh Allen into one of the best quarterbacks in the entire league so far.

From there they go position-by-position with Bruce providing an assessment and a grade for each, including a pair of A’s and an explanation on why he doesn’t believe in A+ marks.

The grade differential between offense and defense is a revelation compared to what the guys expected shortly before the season started and that’s discussed.

The guys also spend time discussing their biggest Bills takeaway so far this season, have a relatively difficult time figuring out who’s been the best defensive player and have some takes about league happenings, including insight as to what may happen in the future with Sam Darnold and the New York Jets.

You can follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceExclusive and make sure to check out The Bruce Exclusive podcast every Thursday and Friday, part of the Buffalo Rumblings podcasting network.

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On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran is joined by recurring guest Aaron Quinn from Cover-1 Buffalo to discuss several topics, including an exercise power ranking where Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen would deserved to be selected in a hypothetical NFL quarterback re-draft.

The guys discuss Allen’s blazing start to the 2020 season that has caught most fans and media by surprise, particularly the well noted Allen critics/haters.   Aaron has takes on some of the reasons behind his early success, who’s played the biggest role in it and if he thinks Allen has the goods to maintain it throughout the season.

They also spend time talking about a hodgepodge full of other topics; including Tim Graham’s story in The Athletic recounting the time the Bills released Andre Reed, Bruce Smith and Thurman Thomas on the same day, the U.S. Presidential debate debacle from Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers looking like a lock to win the NBA Finals and who may win Finals MVP, the adrenaline of doing a live vidcast just moments after an exhilarating football game, fall vs. summer weather and much more.

Be sure to follow Aaron on Twitter @AaronQuinn716 and check out the Cover-1 Buffalo podcast twice per week available live on various social media platforms as well as audio form wherever podcasts are found.

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On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran has as chat with sports writer and recurring guest Joe Yerdon to discuss the Buffalo Bills undefeated 3-0 start, Jack Eichel trade chatter and much more.

The Bills dominated the Los Angeles Rams for two and a half quarters on Sunday before blowing a 25-point lead and needing a last minute touchdown to move to 3-0 on the season.  As he’s done in all three games this season, Josh Allen played at a league MVP level.  Patrick and Joe discuss Allen’s physical prowess but also his ability to stop the dominoes from all falling once he started unraveling in the second half.  They also discuss how Stefon Diggs’ presence continues to have a positive impact on the entire offense, Brian Daboll’s masterclass of play calling and Devin Singletary having a big-time statement game with rookie Zack Moss out.

They also discuss an ailing defense that has put together uncharacteristically mediocre performances.  Injuries were an excuse in Miami but not Sunday at home.  Joe has takes on his level of concern over it, including Tremaine Edmunds looking lost at times in the middle of the defense, the lack of a pass rush and examining how much slack the defense deserves because it was going against one of the league’s better offenses.

They also spend some time talking Buffalo Sabres, including reaction from a series of tweets from NHL insider Bob McKenzie centered around reported Jack Eichel trade chatter and McKenzie’s statement that Eichel doesn’t want out right now but is clearly frustrated over five years of losing.  Joe discusses what the Sabres can and need to do in order to help their captain and best player this season before things get to the point where he is actually does end up demanding a trade, including his take on the Eric Staal trade and what a rapidly approaching realistic offseason plan may look like.

Plus, is Joe team fall is elite or team summertime is the best? All that and much more during this fun conversation.

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On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran has a chat with highly opinionated friend, social media personality and recurring guest Joe from NYC (@BuffaloWins) on the Buffalo Bills impressive start and if it’s real or just a façade.

The guys spend the first half of the episode singing the praises of the Bills and the impressive fashion in which they’ve beaten a pair of divisional foes to begin the season.  Josh Allen looks like a very early NFL MVP candidate as offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is showing an abundance of confidence in putting games more on the arms and legs of his quarterback.  Allen’s not doing it alone, however as Stefon Diggs has been arguably even better than anyone anticipated after joining Buffalo in a trade.  Joe points out the chemistry between Allen and Diggs makes them look like they’ve played together for five years.

There’s also praise for John Brown, Cole Beasley and an underrated offensive line as well as an adequate job by the defense that’s already been down three key starters through just two games.

But it’s time to pump the brakes on purchasing home playoff game tickets just yet as the guys examine some holes in the Bills defense as things stand while also talking up the impressive slate of opponents the Bills face in the coming weeks.

Joe offers a prediction for Sunday’s matchup with the Rams and also has takes on Tyrod Taylor and Skip Bayless.

Following the segment, Patrick does his weekly Friday episode “Pat’s Picks” after going 11-4 against the spread last week and 20-9-1 through the first two weeks.

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On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran has a chat with Buffalo Sabres prospects analysis and for today, well-rounded sports media personality Kris Baker on a variety of topics involving the Sabres and the undefeated Buffalo Bills.

The Bills have won both their games to begin the season with both wins coming at the expense of divisional rivals.  Sunday was at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as Buffalo was victorious behind the lights out performance for Josh Allen, who is ending debate from even the most harsh critics on whether he’s a legitimate franchise quarterback.  Allen was fantastic in Miami as was the rest of the offense.  The defense struggled minus key linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano but nonetheless made enough plays to help secure the victory.  Patrick and Kris break the game down and provide plenty of insight and takes along the way.

Of course, in the hockey world Buffalo made a significant trade last week, dealing forward Marcus Johansson to Minnesota in exchange for Eric Staal.  Kris provides insight into the trade, how he thinks Staal will fit in and who his addition may benefit the most.  The guys also look forward to the offseason coming up soon and what Kris is hoping to see the organization do.

They also discuss Patrick watching high school football in Florida alongside plenty of fans and what that experience was like in this Covid-19 world, golf’s present and future, favorite TV shows and much more.

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On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran has a chat with WIVB-TV morning co-anchor Kelsey Anderson about a variety of topics spanning her life and career.

Kelsey was born and raised in Western New York and attended Orchard Park high school.  She discusses growing up wanting to be in the TV business but also being introverted and how it took time to begin to find her own voice. She attended Ithaca college in preparation for a career that would ultimately lead her back to Buffalo.

But not before a lengthy stint in Boise, Idaho. Kelsey spent four and a half years working and living in Boise and discusses some of the similarities and differences with Western New York.  In the spring of 2018 Kelsey took a job at WIVB and returned home. She talks about that process and how it wasn’t quite the easy decision most imagine it was.

They also spend time talking about her job ritual and sleeping schedule that comes with being a morning anchor, working through challenging times during Covid-19, the significance of good relationships at the TV station, her stance on social media, why she loves Buffalo so much and a few of her favorite wing and pizza joints.

They wrap with the traditional Fun Fact Finale and we learn plenty of fun facts about Kelsey, including her favorite city she’s visited, her worst habit, what game show she could dominate, her signature karaoke song and much more.

You can follow Kelsey on Twitter @4KelseyAnderson and of course check her out in the mornings on WIVB-TV.

After that Patrick does a segment of “Pat’s Picks” where he picks the winners of this week’s upcoming NFL games against the point spread.  He went 9-5-1 in Week one and this will be a regular segment on Friday’s for the remainder of the NFL regular season.

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On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, the Buffalo Bills dominated the New York Jets in their season opener and Patrick Moran is joined by recurring guest Aaron Quinn from Cover 1 Buffalo podcast to discuss the good, bad and ugly of it all.

Aaron returns to the show for a second straight week and there’s plenty to discuss on the heels of Buffalo’s 27-17 victory over the Jets in a game that frankly wasn’t as close as the final score indicates.

The guys spending plenty of time discussing Josh Allen, who had a career-best passing game as well as 57 yards rushing and a touchdown but wasn’t without flaws.  Aaron gives an honest assessment of his performance and why it’s time to learn to accept who he is as a quarterback and that today’s NFL is trending more towards guys like him.

They also discuss the instant impact Stefon Diggs provided to the offense not just for himself but also for his teammates John Brown and Cole Beasley as well as the semi-surprise of Cody Ford opening the season at right guard with Darryl Williams at right tackle.

The defense was solid and Patrick highlights two players in particular who had great season debuts— Mario Addison and one of Aaron’s favorite players, Trent Murphy.  Murphy, who including last year’s playoff game has seven sacks over his last seven games as is playing well enough to keep second-round rookie A.J. Epenesa inactive.

Not all went perfect for Buffalo even in victory, however, and the guys talk about Allen’s two ugly turnovers and a missed opportunity for a third touchdown pass as well as the struggles of the running game and a brutal career debut for kicker Tyler Bass.

They wrap by discussing what they think they’ve learned about the team after one game, a look ahead to Miami next week and a peak around some of the more notable games around the NFL this past weekend.

Be sure to check out the Cover 1 Buffalo podcast with Aaron and Greg Tompsett, recorded live on YouTube and available after on all major podcasting platforms.

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