Talking Buffalo

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by writer and sports media personality Joe Yerdon for their weekly chat, this week focused on the Buffalo Sabres staying alive all the way until the final week of the regular season and their promising progress in addition to some Buffalo Bills and Dyngus Day talk.

The Sabres managed to stay in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race and have guaranteed their best season in a decade. While it's ultimately not enough to get into the postseason there's a ton of positive things to build on and Joe highlights a few of them, including an underrated/breakout performance from Casey Mittelstadt over the second half of the season.

The NFL draft is still a few weeks ago. Patrick brings up the Bills lack of finding impactful players on day two of the draft under the Brandon Beane regime and why they need to start doing better there if they want to keep up with the Kansas City and Cincinnati's of the world. That plus a recap of Joe's recent sports trip to Detroit, Dyngus Day talk and much more.

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It’s another LIVE from Imperial episode on Talking Buffalo, this time with Patrick Moran joined by WGR radio on-air talent and Locked on Sabres podcast host Joe DiBiase for a conversation about the Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills and a bunch of fun random stuff taped following dinner live from Imperial Pizza in South Buffalo.

You can follow Joe on Twitter @SneakyJoeWGR and be sure to check him out at WGR.com.

Thank you again to Imperial Pizza (1035 Abbott) for hosting this live series and providing killer wings!

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Aaron Quinn (Cover 1) for the third of what of six weekly Buffalo Bills seven-round mock drafts leading up to the real thing beginning April 27th. Unlike the first two mocks, this one has trades on the table for Buffalo although (spoiler alert: none were actually made)

Before drafting the guys spend some time going over six semi-realistic trade up options for Buffalo that contain prospects who quite possibly could be on the board between picks No. 15-25. The list includes three wide receivers, an offensive tackle, defensive end and defensive tackle. It becomes obvious that neither Aaron nor Patrick are willing to move up more than a few spots. They also take a stab at the latest they'd be able to pull the trigger on getting one of two top linebacker prospects.

They also review last week's mock that saw them go with wide receiver Josh Downs and offensive tackle Matthew Bergeron with their first two picks. Then it's mock time and again, while trades aren't mandatory they're definitely on the table. 

You can follow Aaron on Twitter @AaronQuinn716 and be sure to check out the Cover 1 Buffalo Podcast

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by writer and sports media personality Joe Yerdon for their weekly chat, this week focused on if the Buffalo Sabres should be starting rookie goaltender Devon Levi in their most critical game(s) of the season as well as Buffalo Bills and Wrestlemania 39 talk.

The Sabres have what essentially amounts to a playoff elimination game for them Tuesday night in Florida against the Panthers. Joe has thoughts on if the Sabres should be starting Levi, who made his NHL debut successfully last Friday in a win over the Rangers. Speaking of that Joe’s discusses that debut along with several other Sabres items, including the return of star center Tage Thompson.

The guys also spend some time talking Buffalo Bills, the best and worst of Wrestlemania this past weekend and their live podcast at Imperial Pizza last week.

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It’s another Imperial Live Series episode on Talking Buffalo, this time with Patrick Moran joined by sports sports writer and (most) recurring guest Joe Yerdon in addition to Spectrum Sports reporter Rachel Hopmayer for a conversation about the Buffalo Sabres, the pending NHL debut of Devon Levi and a bunch of fun random stuff taped following dinner live from Imperial Pizza in South Buffalo.

Levi's set to make his first-ever NHL start tonight at home against the New York Rangers and both Rachel and Joe plenty of thoughts on if it's the right call at the time and he's been hearing from Levi and some of Levi's teammates. Sticking with the Sabres, they also thoughts on how much of a premium Kevyn Adams needs to have on adding talent to the blue line over the summer with an emphasis on continued development.

Of course there's some football talk and additionally the crew discuss a bunch of random topics including Joe's favorite Wrestlemania moment, what role Rachel would have in a band what goal song they'd use if he played for the Sabres, wings/food and plenty more.

Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeYerdon, subscribe to his Noted Hockey site on Substack and be sure to listen to Joe and Lance Lysowski’s “Maintenance Day podcast every Monday. Make sure to follow Rachel on Twitter @rachelhopmayer and be sure to see her fine work regularly on Spectrum News.

Thank you again to Imperial Pizza (1035 Abbott) for hosting this live series and providing killer wings and pizza!

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Aaron Quinn (Cover 1) for the second of what will be six weekly Buffalo Bills seven-round mock drafts leading up to the real thing beginning April 27th.

In their first mock last week the guys ultimately put their biggest emphasis on need, going with a linebacker in the first-round that some around the league would consider a need before taking an offensive tackle in round two and tight end in the third round. There was no trades in the first mock and the format is the same for this one (there will be trades in the third mock coming next week). Patrick and Aaron go over a bunch of scenarios with the Bills picks in real time as the mock draft simulator reaches Buffalo's pick, six in total.

They also spend some time talking about the Bills new safety Taylor Rapp, where Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may end up, Patrick has a few draft prospects he's really starting to lock in on and much more.

You can follow Aaron on Twitter @AaronQuinn716 and be sure to check out the Cover 1 Buffalo Podcast

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by a returning Joe Yerdon for their weekly Tuesday chat, today focused on the Buffalo Sabre slim playoff hopes all but dead following a shootout loss to Montreal and controversy surrounding Ilya Lyubuskhin not partaking in Pride Night in addition to some Bills/NFL talk.

Lyubushkin didn’t wear the rainbow pride jersey for Monday’s warmup before their game against Montreal, citing anti-gay laws in the Kremlin and fear of retribution. Joe has plenty to say that as well as an absolutely crushing home shootout loss to the bottom feeding Canadiens.

The guys also talk about Lamar Jackson requesting a trade from that Baltimore Ravens and why Joe’s favorite team, the Detroit Lions could be a good fit. That plus a check-in on Joe’s thoughts with the Bills offseason so far and plenty more.

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It’s another Imperial Live Series episode on Talking Buffalo, this time with Patrick Moran joined by Buffalo Bills beat reporter Matt Parrino for a conversation about the Buffalo Bills and plenty more that was streamed live from Imperial Pizza in South Buffalo.

The guys devoured some BBQ style wings---both loganberry and honey mustard and have plenty to same about them, including the consistency that makes places like Imperial Pizza one of the best in all of Western New York. They also spend some time talking about if they’ve ever second guessed moving back to Buffalo after spending several years relocated in other parts of the country.

Of course the conversation ultimately leads to Buffalo and there’s a lot discussed, including the possibility of the Bills trading for DeAndre Hopkins, what may happen with Ed Oliver, the Bills needing to change their identity from the past few years, the AFC East potentially becoming a bloodbath will all four teams good and much more.

Thank you again to Imperial Pizza (1035 Abbott) for hosting this live series and providing killer wings and pizza!

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, it’s officially the start of mock draft season and Patrick Moran is joined by Aaron Quinn (Cover 1) for the first of what will be six weekly Buffalo Bills mock draft leading up to the real thing in late April.

After a week of free agency the Bills have made a handful of moves but other than re-signing Jordan Poyer, perhaps none that would alter Brandon Beane’s strategy at the top of the draft. As a result the Bills could go several different ways with the first pick and the guys discuss several possibilities, including weighing the all-important best player vs. biggest need dilemma.

Over the course of Buffalo’s six picks the guys land on a linebacker, offensive tackle, tight end, edge rusher, interior defensive lineman and safety. Pro Football Focus doesn’t think much of our first mock, giving Patrick and Aaron a C grade. What do you think?

You can follow Aaron on Twitter @AaronQuinn716 and be sure to check out the Cover 1 Buffalo Podcast

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran’s back in Florida (this time just visiting) and records an early morning podcast from the hotel, centered around thoughts of the free agency moves the Buffalo Bills have made so far and his three biggest Bills-related takeaways.

Buffalo’s two biggest moves to this point involve their own veterans --- re-signing Jordan Poyer and losing Tremaine Edmunds to the Chicago Bears. They’ve added an offensive guard, wide receiver and quarterback through free agency and Patrick offers plenty of thoughts on all of them as well as what he thinks Brandon Beane’s vision is for this team in 2023 and going forward.

Patrick also makes a pitch on behalf of Beane to free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

The “Live from Imperial” series will resume next week with episodes every Friday, next featuring Bills beat reporter Matt Parrino. Of course, you can catch episodes featuring Joe Yerdon every Tuesday and Aaron Quinn on Wednesdays.

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