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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 throwing shade or drinking the Kool -Aid, Buffalo born Patrick Moran is an idealist and it’s his idea people will embrace his podcast despite the bothersome voice.
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- 3 days ago55 min
Familiar Trends Fail Sabres In Opener (Instant Live Reaction)
The Buffalo Sabres opened their season with a frustrating 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Patrick Moran is joined by Chris Ostrander of Two in the Box for an instant reaction on this episode of Talking Buffalo.Patrick and Chris break down a night where some of the Sabres' biggest concerns from last season resurfaced immediately. Buffalo went 0-for-5 on the power play, failed to capitalize on an extended 5-on-3 opportunity and struggled on the penalty kill. Was this simply one bad night, or were there legitimate warning signs?They discuss the Sabres' special teams, the performance of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Buffalo's blue line and some encouraging performances from the team's young players. Noah Ostlund and Konsta Helenius provide reasons for optimism, while Jack Quinn finds the back of the net and nearly adds another.Patrick and Chris also react to the physical confrontation involving Zach Metsa and Mathieu Olivier, Tage Thompson's season debut and whether Buffalo could turn to Colten Ellis in goal sooner rather than later.The show closes with some Buffalo Bills talk as Patrick and Chris look ahead to a significant Bills vs. Patriots AFC East matchup, Buffalo's 3-0 start, the emergence of Greg Rousseau and the opportunity for the Bills to create early separation inside the division.Key TakeawaysSpecial teams remain a major concern: Buffalo's power play finished 0-for-5, while Columbus capitalized on its opportunities and won the special-teams battle.UPL's consistency is under the microscope: Luukkonen allowed five goals on 22 shots, prompting discussion about Buffalo's goaltending rotation and a potential opportunity for Colten Ellis.The Sabres' young players provided optimism: Noah Ostlund, Konsta Helenius and Jack Quinn were among the encouraging individual performances despite the loss.Buffalo's defense had an uneven opener: Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power had positive moments, but the group as a whole wasn't consistently impactful.The Bills have a major early-season opportunity: Buffalo can strengthen its position in the AFC East with a home win against New England.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.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.Also want to give a shout out to First Response Breaks for their support. If you’re a fan of full size NFL game style or custom helmets that come with licenses of authenticity, then First Response Breaks is a group you should following on Facebook.Big thank you as well to Ranger Services for their support. Ranger Services is your go to source For Dumpster Trailer rentals. Worried about damaging your driveway with a bulky dumpster on your beautiful driveway? Well Ranger has you covered. His rubber wheeled trailers will protect your driveway from any damage and allow you to get rid of your waste! Thinking about renting a bagster? Well don’t. They don’t fit much and will sit on your front lawn for weeks killing your lawn. Call ranger for one of his dumpster trailers . His quick in and out service will make your project quick and easy.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!♦♦♦♦♦Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast Substack: <a hr
- 4 days ago1h 15m
Buffalo Sabres 2026-27 Season Preview
The Buffalo Sabres are back, and expectations in Buffalo are dramatically different after last season’s breakthrough. On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Steve Burrows for an in-depth preview of the 2026-27 Sabres season.Patrick and Steve discuss why the excitement surrounding the Sabres feels different this year, what they learned from last season’s playoff run, and whether Buffalo did enough during an offseason that featured plenty of rumors but few major additions.They also break down several of the biggest questions that could determine whether Buffalo takes another step forward this season.Key TakeawaysExpectations have changed in Buffalo. After finally experiencing playoff success, simply being competitive is no longer the goal. The Sabres enter the season with legitimate expectations despite an extremely difficult Atlantic Division.Buffalo is betting heavily on its young core. Noah Östlund, Konsta Helenius, Zach Benson, Josh Doan and Jiri Kulich could all play significant roles as Buffalo attempts to replace the production and leadership lost during the offseason.Goaltending remains a major question. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon and Colten Ellis give Buffalo options, but Patrick and Steve debate whether the Sabres have a true difference-maker in net—and whether Connor Hellebuyck could eventually re-enter the conversation.Owen Power could be ready for another leap. After an impressive postseason, Power has an opportunity to establish himself alongside Rasmus Dahlin as part of one of the NHL’s strongest defensive groups.Josh Norris may be Buffalo’s biggest X-factor. Norris has the talent to be an impact top-six forward, but staying healthy and producing consistently will be crucial. Buffalo needs more than strong two-way play from him—it needs offensive production.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.Also want to give a shout out to First Response Breaks for their support. If you’re a fan of full size NFL game style or custom helmets that come with licenses of authenticity, then First Response Breaks is a group you should following on Facebook.Big thank you as well to Ranger Services for their support. Ranger Services is your go to source For Dumpster Trailer rentals. Worried about damaging your driveway with a bulky dumpster on your beautiful driveway? Well Ranger has you covered. His rubber wheeled trailers will protect your driveway from any damage and allow you to get rid of your waste! Thinking about renting a bagster? Well don’t. They don’t fit much and will sit on your front lawn for weeks killing your lawn. Call ranger for one of his dumpster trailers . His quick in and out service will make your project quick and easy.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!♦♦♦♦♦Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast Substack: Patrick Moran’s SubstackTwitter: @PatrickMoranTBBlue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.socialInstagram: @PatrickMoranTBFacebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p
- 5 days ago1h 17m
Bills Positional Analysis & Grades Following A Wild Week Three
Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren of SB Nation/Buffalo Rumblings for a complete positional breakdown of the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers.The guys go position-by-position through the Bills roster, handing out grades and discussing what stood out after reviewing the game. Josh Allen had an unusually sloppy performance with three turnovers, but still delivered when Buffalo needed him most. Meanwhile, James Cook powered the offense with 154 rushing yards, Greg Rousseau continued his dominant start to the season, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson delivered one of the biggest defensive plays of the game.Patrick and Matt also discuss concerns along the offensive line, the continued emergence of Dwayne Carter, Buffalo's rookie contributions, the secondary's performance and whether the Bills are beginning to separate themselves in the AFC East.Key TakeawaysJosh Allen battled through a rough performance. Allen committed three turnovers and struggled early, but made several critical plays late—including a huge fourth-down completion to Ty Johnson—to help Buffalo escape with the victory.James Cook continues to look like a difference-maker. Despite fumbling on the opening play, Cook responded with 154 rushing yards on 24 carries and became the engine of Buffalo's offense.Greg Rousseau is playing at an elite level. Rousseau finished with two sacks, four tackles for loss and eight pressures, continuing an outstanding start to the season.Buffalo's safeties changed the game. C.J. Gardner-Johnson's interception prevented a potential Chargers touchdown and helped create a massive momentum swing, while Cole Bishop delivered another encouraging performance.There are some areas worth monitoring. Alec Anderson struggled in pass protection, Christian Benford left with an injury, and several young Bills—including T.J. Parker—have yet to make the early-season impact some expected.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.Also want to give a shout out to First Response Breaks for their support. If you’re a fan of full size NFL game style or custom helmets that come with licenses of authenticity, then First Response Breaks is a group you should following on Facebook.Big thank you as well to Ranger Services for their support. Ranger Services is your go to source For Dumpster Trailer rentals. Worried about damaging your driveway with a bulky dumpster on your beautiful driveway? Well Ranger has you covered. His rubber wheeled trailers will protect your driveway from any damage and allow you to get rid of your waste! Thinking about renting a bagster? Well don’t. They don’t fit much and will sit on your front lawn for weeks killing your lawn. Call ranger for one of his dumpster trailers . His quick in and out service will make your project quick and easy.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!♦♦♦♦♦Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast Substack: Patrick Moran’s SubstackTwitter: @PatrickMoranTBBlue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.socialInstagram: @PatrickMoranTBFacebook: <st
- 6 days ago48 min
10 Biggest Bills Takeaways After Film Review
On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran goes back through the film from Buffalo’s wild victory over the Los Angeles Chargers and breaks down his 10 biggest takeaways from a game in which the Bills somehow overcame five turnovers, 10 penalties and several other costly mistakes.Patrick starts with the incredible early-season performance of Greg Rousseau, who continues to look like a completely different level of pass rusher through three games. Rousseau has become the centerpiece of Buffalo’s defensive front and is producing at an elite level under defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard.The offensive line is also examined after a strange performance that featured excellent run blocking but major problems in pass protection. Patrick discusses the struggles of Dion Dawkins, Alec Anderson, O'Cyrus Torrence and Connor McGovern, while highlighting another strong performance from Spencer Brown.Other topics include C.J. Gardner-Johnson's game-changing interception, an uneven performance from Josh Allen, and why Buffalo winning despite three Allen turnovers could actually be encouraging for the bigger picture.Patrick also dives into DeWayne Carter's emergence, the impact of Ty Johnson, Ed Oliver's return from injury and an encouraging performance from rookie cornerback Igbinosun after Christian Benford went down.Plus, why hasn't Jackson Hawes become a factor in the passing game yet? And Patrick explains why James Cook's early fumble may have actually brought out the best in him as Cook helped carry Buffalo's offense in the second half.It certainly wasn't pretty, but Buffalo found a way. Could surviving a game like this ultimately be more valuable than another blowout victory?Key TakeawaysGreg Rousseau is playing at an elite level. Through three games, Rousseau has emerged as Buffalo's most consistently dominant defensive player and one of the NFL's most productive edge rushers.Buffalo's offensive line had two completely different performances. Pass protection was a major problem, but the line helped create running lanes for James Cook when Buffalo desperately needed to establish the ground game.C.J. Gardner-Johnson delivered his first signature Bills moment. His interception with Buffalo trailing 13-10 may have been the biggest play of the entire game and showed the potential impact he can have in Buffalo's secondary.The Bills proved they can win without Josh Allen carrying them. Allen made several costly mistakes, but Buffalo's defense and running game helped overcome them. Great teams occasionally have to find different ways to win.James Cook responded to adversity. After fumbling on Buffalo's opening offensive play, Cook bounced back with a passionate and productive performance that helped Buffalo take control in the second half.More From the Film ReviewPatrick also discusses DeWayne Carter taking advantage of increased opportunities on Buffalo's defensive line, Ty Johnson continuing to earn Josh Allen's trust in critical situations, the lack of early-season production from Jackson Hawes in the passing game and the Bills finally getting a meaningful contribution from their rookie class.The episode wraps up with a look at DJ Moore's crucial third-down reception late in the fourth quarter and why that type of play illustrates exactly what Buffalo wanted when adding him to the offense.Five turnovers. Ten penalties. Four sacks allowed. Missed opportunities everywhere.And somehow, the Buffalo Bills walked away 3-0.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.Also want to give a shout out to First Response Breaks for their support. If you’re a fan of full size NFL game style or custom helmets that come with licenses of authenticity, then First Response Breaks is a group you should following on Facebook.Big thank you as well to Ranger Services for their support. Ranger Services is your go to source For Dumpster Trailer rentals. Worried about damaging your driveway with a bulky dumpster on your beautiful driveway? Well Ranger has you covered. His rubber wheeled trailers will protect your driveway from any damage and a
- 1 weeks ago1h 17m
Bills Beat Chargers LIVE Reaction: FUGLY Wins Count Too
The Buffalo Bills are 3-0, but getting there certainly wasn’t pretty.On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe from Queens to react to Buffalo's wild 24-16 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, a game in which the Bills somehow overcame five turnovers, 10 penalties and a minus-four turnover differential—and still managed to cover the spread.Patrick and Joe debate whether Bills fans should be more encouraged by Buffalo finding a way to win despite playing poorly or more concerned about the self-inflicted mistakes that could be devastating against a better opponent.James Cook was once again a difference-maker, rushing for 154 yards and helping carry an offense that struggled to protect Josh Allen and consistently move the football through the air. The guys discuss Cook's emergence as one of the NFL's top running backs and how important it is that Buffalo can now win games without requiring superhero performances from Allen.Defensively, Greg Rousseau continues his dominant start to the season, recording two more sacks and establishing himself as one of Buffalo's biggest early-season difference-makers. C.J. Gardner-Johnson also delivers his first major impact performance as a Bill, while several under-the-radar contributors earn praise.There's also plenty of debate about Buffalo's offensive line, Max Hairston, Ed Oliver, Khalil Shakir, Christian Benford's injury, the Bills' controversial uniforms, Tom Brady's commentary and an ugly Chargers offense that failed to capitalize on Buffalo's mistakes.Key TakeawaysBuffalo survived an almost unbelievable five-turnover performance and still improved to 3-0 with an eight-point victory.James Cook carried the offense, rushing for 154 yards and showing why Buffalo doesn't always need Josh Allen to be the hero.Greg Rousseau's breakout continues with two more sacks and another disruptive performance off the edge.C.J. Gardner-Johnson made his presence felt, delivering a huge interception and an active performance in Buffalo's secondary.Buffalo showed impressive resilience, but turnovers, penalties, pass protection and injuries provide plenty to clean up moving forward.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.Also want to give a shout out to First Response Breaks for their support. If you’re a fan of full size NFL game style or custom helmets that come with licenses of authenticity, then First Response Breaks is a group you should following on Facebook.Big thank you as well to Ranger Services for their support. Ranger Services is your go to source For Dumpster Trailer rentals. Worried about damaging your driveway with a bulky dumpster on your beautiful driveway? Well Ranger has you covered. His rubber wheeled trailers will protect your driveway from any damage and allow you to get rid of your waste! Thinking about renting a bagster? Well don’t. They don’t fit much and will sit on your front lawn for weeks killing your lawn. Call ranger for one of his dumpster trailers . His quick in and out service will make your project quick and easy.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!♦♦♦♦♦Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast Substack: Patrick Moran’s SubstackTwitter: @PatrickMoranTBBlue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.socialInstagram: 
- 1 weeks ago47 min
Bills vs Chargers Preview, Keys & Bold Predictions
On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran previews the Buffalo Bills’ Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, including the biggest keys to a Buffalo victory, five bold predictions and a final score prediction.Before getting into the game, Patrick explains why there was no episode of Talking Buffalo on Thursday. He details an unfortunate recording mishap that resulted in his entire interview with WGR’s Brad Riter being lost, what went wrong with his new mobile podcast setup, and the lesson he learned from the experience.From there, it’s all Bills-Chargers. Buffalo has started the season strong behind Josh Allen and an explosive offense, while the Chargers enter the matchup struggling on both sides of the ball. Patrick discusses Buffalo’s early-down offensive success, the importance of putting pressure on Justin Herbert and why the Bills need to turn Los Angeles’ early desperation into frustration.There’s also discussion about Buffalo’s struggling secondary, the tremendous start from Deone Walker and Greg Rousseau, the Bills injury situation and the potential matchup problems presented by Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey.Patrick closes with five bold Bills predictions, including calls involving Jackson Hawes, Ty Johnson, Dee Alford, Tyler Bass and Buffalo’s rookie class, before giving his final Bills-Chargers score prediction.Key TakeawaysBuffalo’s offense is rolling: Josh Allen and the Bills offense have been among the NFL’s most productive units through the opening two weeks.Pressure Justin Herbert: Buffalo’s pass rush has an opportunity to take advantage of a Chargers offensive line that has struggled to protect Herbert.Secondary remains a concern: Buffalo’s defensive backs have had a shaky start, making Ladd McConkey one of the most important Chargers players to contain.Deone Walker continues to impress: Patrick explains why Walker’s first two games have been especially impressive on film.Don’t let Los Angeles hang around: With the Chargers entering the game desperate for a win, Buffalo has an opportunity to take control early and potentially demoralize its opponent.Five Bold PredictionsJackson Hawes records multiple catches and scores a touchdown.Ty Johnson makes his season debut and rushes for at least 40 yards.Dee Alford bounces back and intercepts Justin Herbert.Tyler Bass misses a field goal from inside 45 yards.A Bills rookie delivers his first truly meaningful impact performance of the season.Final Score PredictionBuffalo Bills 31, Los Angeles Chargers 17Patrick expects the Chargers defense to create some problems early, but ultimately sees Buffalo’s offense finding its rhythm and the Bills defense making life increasingly difficult for Justin Herbert as the game progresses.Topics DiscussedBuffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, Bills offense, Bills defense, Bills secondary, Deone Walker, Greg Rousseau, Ladd McConkey, Dalton Kincaid, James Cook, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Josh Palmer, DJ Moore, Bradley Chubb, Dee Alford, Tyler Bass, Ty Johnson, Jackson Hawes, Bills injuries, Bills pass rush, Bills rookies, Week 3 NFL predictions and Bills-Chargers predictions.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.Also want to give a shout out to First Response Breaks for their support. If you’re a fan of full size NFL game style or custom helmets that come with licenses of authenticity, then First Response Breaks is a group you should following on Facebook.Big thank you as well to Ranger Services for their support. Ranger Services is your go to source For Dumpster Trailer rentals. Worried about damaging your driveway with a bulky dumpster on your beautiful driveway? Well Ranger has you covered. His rubber wheeled trailers will protect your driveway from any damage and allow you to get rid of your waste! Thinking about renting a bagster? Well don’t. They don’t fit much and will sit on your front lawn for weeks killing your lawn. Call ranger for one of his dumpster trailers . His quick in and out service will make your project quick and easy.Please be sure to subscribe to Talking Buffalo on t
- 1 weeks ago1h 16m
Bills Report Card: Offense Rolling, Secondary Struggling
The Buffalo Bills are off to a strong start, but which position groups are carrying the team—and which ones still have plenty of work to do?On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren of SB Nation/Buffalo Rumblings for their weekly Buffalo Bills positional analysis and report card. They break down the Bills' performance against the Detroit Lions, handing out grades to every major position group on offense, defense, special teams and coaching.Josh Allen continues to operate at an elite level, while Dalton Kincaid is emerging as one of the biggest weapons in Buffalo's offense. Keon Coleman stepped up after D.J. Moore's injury, James Cook continued his strong play and rookie defensive tackle Deone Walker is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting players on Buffalo's defense.However, not everything earns high marks. The Bills' secondary remains a major concern, with the cornerbacks and safeties struggling as they adjust to Jim Leonhard's defense.Patrick and Matt also discuss the atmosphere surrounding the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium and look ahead to Buffalo's upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.Key TakeawaysJosh Allen remains in complete command of the offense. Allen's combination of passing, mobility, processing and ability to create outside structure earns another A+ from Matt, although the amount of contact he's taking remains worth watching.Dalton Kincaid is becoming a premier offensive weapon. After another huge performance, Kincaid earns an A+ as Buffalo continues finding ways to feature its tight ends.Keon Coleman answered the call. With D.J. Moore leaving the game injured, Coleman took on an expanded role and delivered six catches for 63 yards, including multiple important third-down conversions.Deone Walker's emergence is becoming impossible to ignore. The young defensive tackle continues to flash a rare combination of size, movement and pass-rush ability, helping Buffalo overcome Ed Oliver's absence.The secondary is the biggest concern. Buffalo's linebackers, cornerbacks and especially safeties receive the lowest grades as the defense continues adjusting to Jim Leonhard's system.Also DiscussedPatrick and Matt discuss the experience inside the new Highmark Stadium, including the atmosphere, crowd noise and Matt's perspective from the press box. They also examine James Cook's continued success, Greg Rousseau's fast start as a pass rusher, Bradley Chubb's improved performance, Tyler Bass' missed extra point and Joe Brady's aggressive approach as head coach.The guys close by looking ahead to the Chargers matchup and discussing why Buffalo can't afford to overlook a struggling Los Angeles team.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.Also want to give a shout out to First Response Breaks for their support. If you’re a fan of full size NFL game style or custom helmets that come with licenses of authenticity, then First Response Breaks is a group you should following on Facebook.Big thank you as well to Ranger Services for their support. Ranger Services is your go to source For Dumpster Trailer rentals. Worried about damaging your driveway with a bulky dumpster on your beautiful driveway? Well Ranger has you covered. His rubber wheeled trailers will protect your driveway from any damage and allow you to get rid of your waste! Thinking about renting a bagster? Well don’t. They don’t fit much and will sit on your front lawn for weeks killing your lawn. Call ranger for one of his dumpster trailers . His quick in and out service will make your project quick and easy.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!♦♦♦♦♦Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast Substack:&n
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Should Bills Fans Be Worried About These Five Things?
The Buffalo Bills are 2-0 and there’s plenty to feel good about—but that doesn’t mean everything has gone according to plan.On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran puts on his “Nitpicky Pat” hat and examines five things he hasn’t liked about the Bills through the first two games of the 2026 NFL season.Patrick starts in the secondary, where free-agent nickel corner Dee Alford hasn’t carried his strong training camp into the regular season. He also discusses Buffalo’s ongoing cornerback rotation involving Max Hairston and Avieon Terrell, questioning whether the Bills would be better served letting Hairston settle into the starting role rather than continually rotating players.The defensive concerns continue with Landon Jackson, whose productive summer hasn’t translated to the regular season so far. Patrick breaks down Jackson’s struggles against the run and lack of pass-rush production while discussing what the return of T.J. Sanders could mean for the defensive line.Also examined is Buffalo’s dime defensive package, particularly the decision to utilize Damar Hamlin in that role. Patrick explains why he’d rather see a more athletic option such as Jordan Hancock get those snaps.Finally, there’s Tyler Bass. Despite Buffalo’s undefeated start, Patrick still doesn’t trust the Bills kicker and wonders whether Buffalo’s continued faith in Bass could eventually become costly.The episode also touches on Buffalo’s upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, the early AFC picture involving the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals, and several Bills who have impressed through two games.KEY TAKEAWAYSNickel corner remains a concern: Dee Alford has struggled through two games after an impressive training camp, particularly in coverage and tackling.Is the CB rotation helping? Patrick questions whether rotating Max Hairston and Avieon Terrell is beneficial and would prefer to see Buffalo give Hairston an extended opportunity to establish himself.Landon Jackson needs to improve: After a promising summer, Jackson has struggled to make an impact against either the run or pass.Buffalo’s dime package needs more athleticism: Patrick makes the case for Jordan Hancock or another defensive back getting opportunities in place of Damar Hamlin in obvious passing situations.Tyler Bass remains difficult to trust: A missed extra point and several other shaky kicks have done little to ease concerns about Buffalo’s kicking situation.OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Bills may have concerns, but there’s also plenty going right. Josh Allen, Dalton Kincaid, Greg Rousseau, Deone Walker, James Cook, Khalil Shakir, Josh Palmer and Keon Coleman are among the players Patrick highlights for strong starts.Patrick also looks around the AFC, where Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs and Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals appear positioned to make the conference race significantly more competitive after both missed the playoffs last season.Plus, there’s an early look at Buffalo’s upcoming home matchup against Justin Herbert and the 0-2 Los Angeles Chargers.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.Also want to give a shout out to First Response Breaks for their support. If you’re a fan of full size NFL game style or custom helmets that come with licenses of authenticity, then First Response Breaks is a group you should following on Facebook.Big thank you as well to Ranger Services for their support. Ranger Services is your go to source For Dumpster Trailer rentals. Worried about damaging your driveway with a bulky dumpster on your beautiful driveway? Well Ranger has you covered. His rubber wheeled trailers will protect your driveway from any damage and allow you to get rid of your waste! Thinking about renting a bagster? Well don’t. They don’t fit much and will sit on your front lawn for weeks killing your lawn. Call ranger for one of his dumpster trailers . His quick in and out service will make your project quick and easy
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