Talking Buffalo

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Ajay Cybulski (Trainwreck Sports) to discuss some Buffalo Bills related topics including going over a handful of players the guys think have helped themselves the most--and the least between the ending of training camp the first preseason game last weekend.

There may not be an abundance of very tough roster cut and depth chart decisions general manager Brandon Beane and his staff have to make over the next few weeks, but there's certainly at least a handful. While for the majority of players on this team it's simply about getting ready for the regular season or in some cases putting out good film for 31 other teams to evaluate, there's definitely some players who are seeing their stock rise and fall recently. Among those discussed on the positive side by the guys is Tyrell Shavers, Jordan Hancock, Frank Gore Jr, Laviska Shenault and and Chase Lundt.

Conversely there's others who are not playing up to par or at least it seems that way and even if they're not all in danger of getting cut, they could be seeing trust from Sean McDermott wanning. Among those discussed is Damar Hamlin, Elijah Moore, Dane Jackson and Zack Davidson.

Also, the guys talk about a small handful of guys that just weren't ever able to get any serious momentum going this summer. That plus potential trades, what the defensive line may look like come Week seven if there aren't any major injuries and much more.

Be sure to give Ajay a follow on Twitter/X @ajaycybulski and be on the lookout for content he's contributed at Trainwreck Sports.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by blogger and podcaster Chris Ostrander to discuss a handful of Buffalo Bills and Sabres topics, including a dive into what's going on with Bills running back and how they expect it to ultimately play out.

After an encouraging first week of Bills training camp where Cook not only reported but was a full participant for practices----and Patrick saying he looked electric at St. John Fisher, things suddenly took a turn when Cook abruptly stopped practicing. Reports from national insiders gave indication that contract negotiations between Cook and the team may not be that far off and that was encouraging, but despite that and a bar potentially being set with Kyren Williams last week, Cook is still electing to not practice or play. What wasn't worrisome at all may start becoming that, as it's become apparent there's at least somewhat a disconnect between Cook and Sean McDermott.

The guys have opinions on Cook "holding in" and why he decided to do it this way as well as where they think things stand and more importantly, where they may ultimately be heading. Will the two come to an agreement before the season? Will Cook continue to either not play or be less than 100% fully committed to buying in when the season starts without a deal? Hell, could trading Cook now realistically be on the table?

Also, it's been a while since Chris has been on and he has plenty of thoughts about what he's liked the most and least from the Sabres offseason.  Why isn't Alex Tuch extended already and should we be worried that he's not? That plus what if anything concerns him most about the Bills and plenty more.

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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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is going over several of his biggest takeaways after watching back the Buffalo Bills preseason opener against the New York Giants, both good and bad and he's joined by Chris Mazella of the Step Brothers Sports podcast.

The Bills lost the game, 34-25 but that means absolutely nothing. What does or at least potentially mean something is how several of the players and units performed. There was plenty of things to like from the game and several are discussed, including really strong professional debuts for rookie defensive tackles TJ Sanders and Deone Walker. Also, Matt Milano took all off one play to remind fans what we've been seeing at training camp for the past few weeks. Joey Bosa had a strong Buffalo debut as well.

On thee flip side, it was a rough start for rookie defensive edge rusher Landon Jackson. We also saw at least a little bit of struggle from Tre White in his first game back with Buffalo. Also, Zach Davidson did himself no favors in an already uphill bid to make the team with two really bad drops.

There's plenty of more discussed from the game in addition to a look ahead and much more.

Be sure to check out the Step Brothers Sports podcast.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Buffalo Bills training camp in Pittsford has ended and Patrick Moran has several takeaways from on and off the field in addition to putting together a 53-man roster projection ahead of their first preseason game against the New York Giants.

The final practice at St. John Fisher quite frankly was the boring one with the exception of one play and perhaps a few developments that Patrick elaborates on. The biggest story came off the practice field, where James Cook didn't practice for a fifth straight day despite head coach Sean McDermott saying during his presser he expected Cook just a half hour before practice started. If you didn't think this was a story before, it certainly appears to be now.

Also, Patrick highlights a few things he's really liked from training camp as a whole as well as a few things he's found most worrisome. Who and what have impressed him the most and least?

Also, Patrick's taking a stab at a 53-man roster projection now that training camp is over, with a very difficult time landing on who the 53rd is. That plus some Bills stars hit up the Pittsford Dairy for ice cream while this podcast is being recorded and much more.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran has several observations from the Buffalo Bills second-last training camp practice in Rochester as well as thoughts on the premiere episode of HBO Hard Knocks that aired on Tuesday night.

The Bills clearly ran out of patience with linebacker Baylon Spector, releasing him following yet another calf injury. Like many of you it's a development Patrick saw coming a miles away. He's got plenty of thoughts on a talented linebacker who's certainly a rosterable caliber NFL player but simply has been unable to stay healthy. Does this open the door for Edefun Olofoshio to take a run at making the team again?

Meanwhile, Keon Coleman has been one of the most polarizing players throughout Bills camp this year, mostly for good reasons. Patrick uses examples from this specific practice to paint a picture on why Keon's such an enigma---from a difficult catch with one of the league's best defenders on him to an inexcusable drop during individual drills. .Once again---the entire Keon Coleman experience in a single practice.

There's also other developments from camp on Tuesday worth discussing, including Terrell Bernard returning to full duty, Dorian Williams getting closer, an unheralded receiver having a strong camp and of course, James Cook sitting out a third straight practice. That plus a review of what Patrick liked and didn't from the Bills first Hard Knocks episode and plenty more.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Mike Bundt from Trainwreck Sports to discuss some of the things Bundt has observed while covering Buffalo Bills training camp as it dwindles down to the final two practices at St. John Fisher in Pittsford.

Bundt's been on the field plenty during camp as a working member of the media. Patrick asks him what that's been like and some of the pros and cons of when an alternative media guy who's an admitted huge Bills fan is tasked with objectively covering the team and practice. Bundt's produced some excellent coverage and video packages during his time and a few of them are discussed on this show, including the glaring jump in Keon Coleman's second camp and the continuity of a vastly talented Buffalo offensive line.

They also talk about the James Cook situation, which took a sudden turn potentially for the worse when Cook started "holding in" on practice Sunday. Will there be any real resolution before the regular season starts?

Also, what guys have been most and least impressive at camp? Among the litany of injuries which ones are most worrisome? That plus guys to really focus on when the Bills preseason starts this weekend and much more.

Make sure to follow Mike on Twitter @Mike_Bundt.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren of SB Nation to discuss several Buffalo Bills training camp observations from practice on Monday morning, including the reemergence of a wide receiver bidding to make the 53-man roster and yet another injury forcing an all-too-familiar player to leave the field with trainers.

Bills practice was closed to the public on Monday but Matt had a media credential and was on the field to witness everything. Among the things that most impressed him was the play of wide receiver Tyrell Shavers, who impressed early in camp before injuring an ankle last Sunday at the very end of practice. Shavers is trying to make the roster and Matt feels if he can string along performances like he did on Monday that his chances of landing a spot are very good, whether the Bills keep six receivers or even just five.

Meanwhile after having a promising first nine days of camp that saw him taking a lot of first team reps with Terrell Bernard out and looking good doing it, linebacker Baylor Spector came up limping and left the field with trainers. The best ability is availability and Spector simply can't stay healthy. What does Monday mean for him and perhaps for second-year linebacker Joe Andreessen?

Matt also shares several other observations both good and bad from Monday's practice. That plus a discussion on where things stand and how they may play out with James Cook and plenty more.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran has a bunch of observations from Buffalo Bills training camp including what's indisputably become the biggest tory of camp---injuries seriously taking a toll on the roster and the James Cook saga taking an unexpected turn.

Injuries have been an issue for the Bills literally since the beginning of camp and they continue to be. The latest injury is star wide receiver Khalil Shakir, who got his ankle rolled up on during a run play at the Blue and Red scrimmage at Highmark Stadium this past Friday. The result was a high ankle sprain and head coach Sean McDermott is calling it a week to week injury, with speculation forming that it could take him right up against the start of the regular season in a little more than a month. Add Shakir to the list of notable names who've already missed or are missing valuable camp time now, a list that includes Terrell Bernard, Dawson Knox, Spencer Brown, Curtis Samuel, Cole Bishop, Taylor Rapp, Elijah Moore, Max Hairston and several others.

On the Cook front, the running back showed up but didn't participate at all during practice Sunday, referring to the term "business" as a reply to every question asked why he missed and if he was "holding in" after. Patrick discusses if he thinks this may be a cautionary move by Cook because the sides may actually be closer to a deal, or if Cook is frustrated after showing up and participating in what he perceives as good faith but the sides not being close to a deal at all. Either way it's not ideal for the Bills, not to mention now very likely a large focus point with HBO's Hard Knocks debuting on Tuesday night.

Patrick also has several observations as the Bills head into their final week at St. John Fisher. Among them is a strong day for edge rusher AJ Epenesa, TJ Sanders starting to build momentum at defensive tackle, Cam Lewis being used all over the place, Deion Cain trying his best to make an impact at wide receiver, who's stock is going considerably up and down lately and much more.

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On this special edition of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by both Joe Marino (Locked on Bills) and Jeremy White (WGR 550) to talk Buffalo Bills, media and life in a conversation recorded live from Sonny Red's in Lackawanna.

Jeremy's been a mainstay in the Buffalo media market at WGR since the early 2000's. Meanwhile Joe has literally risen to the top of the Buffalo Bills podcast charts with his daily Locked on Bills in recent years. Together they're two of the most well known and respect media entities in the Buffalo sphere. Patrick asks both guys a lot of questions about their careers to this point, including them collaborating with former Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski on their Bills Squad podcast that's become popular quickly.

They also talk plenty of Bills and what they've seen so far in training camp. Who has impressed the guys the most through the first week or so of camp? Who or what has them worried? That plus Jeremy's reaction to Brandon Beane continuing to pick at him over the wide receiver trade thing and much more.

Special shout out to Sonny Red's for being an awesome host and supporter of this show. Make sure you stop up there (1841 Abbott Road) if you haven't already. Some of the best wings and brick oven pizza in town, not to mention a beautiful brand new outdoor patio.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by SB Nation to discuss their biggest Buffalo Bills training camp takeaways through the team's first six practices.

Patrick has been present in Rochester for the past three practices, meanwhile Warren was on the field with a media credential for the team's first practice in pads earlier in the week. Together they collaborate on what's impressed and discouraged them the most. Among the positives is the play of James Cook, Matt Milano and Tre White. Also there's been a lot of optimism at the top of the wide receiver room because Keon Coleman and Josh Palmer have both looked comfortable early on.

Conversely, injuries have been a huge (huge) blemish on Bills camp. The guys talk about several of them and how they've impacted what we've seen so far. Also, Patrick really isn't sold on how the Bills swing tackle competition has unfolded thus far, and a pair of fifth-round picks from a year ago are failing to find their footing in this camp.

They also discuss how the weather has been a factor this past week both for players and fans taking practice in as well. That plus Matt takes us between the ropes of covering the team as an accredited media member and much more.

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!

Major props to Talking Buffalo sponsor, Sonny Red’s at 1841 Abbott Road in Lackawanna, just minutes from Highmark Stadium. We consider them THE most underrated spot for wings, pizza and other great food in Western New York plus it’s a great place to drink and have a great time. Also big thanks to Imperial Pizza and their two locations (1035 Abbott Road and 1655 Main Street), home of not only great pizza and tons of other delicious eats but also the best everyday lunch special in town.

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