Buffalo Plus: A Buffalo Bills podcast

The Bills went to Cleveland and ROCKED the Browns in their 2nd preseason game. Kyle Allen looked like Josh Allen, Jordan Hancock continued his strong summer but questions still remain about the depth of the Bills defensive line. Are Landon Jackson, DeWayne Carter and TJ Sanders ready for serious playing time? We separate the hype from the reality regarding Landon Jackson. While he looked confident during recent live play, his struggles throughout camp suggest we should temper expectations before the season kicks off. This analysis provides an honest look at his current development arc and what fans should actually...

Welcome back Micah Hyde, for his weekly Buffalo Plus appearance. The former Bills captain and All-Pro safety shares his thoughts on Josh Allen's performance in Buffalo's preseason win over Carolina. Hyde also remembers tackling Derrick Henry, his sense of panic every game week and his favorite interceptions of his career. In this episode of Buffalo Plus, the team takes an honest moment that highlights the human side of the game, moving away from the standard media cycle to see how a team leader processes information about his peers in the league. If you are interested in professional football analysis...

The grass isn't always greener, or firmer, on the other side of the stadium. Is the new natural grass at Highmark Stadium a problem? Keon Coleman, Ed Oliver and Khalil Shakir missed practice while Maxwell Hairston and Cole Bishop returned. Get the latest preseason injury updates and key player returns. We break down the current roster status to prepare you for the season. This panel discussion focuses on the critical preseason injury updates impacting team performance. If you want to stay informed on the latest player returns and how they shape the upcoming schedule, this conversation provides the necessary...

Buffalo Bills preseason analysis: Breaking down Josh Allen and the key standouts from the team's sharp opening performance. This episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast examines the latest Buffalo Bills preseason action. We analyze how Josh Allen looked on the field and evaluate the contributions from Moore, Deone, and Kani Walker during the game. Whether you are catching up on the highlights or looking for a deeper breakdown of the roster, this discussion covers the performance metrics you need to know. We pay special attention to the growth of Kani Walker, discussing why he could be a breakout star...

Joe Brady says that 'healthy' starters will play Saturday in the Bills preseason opener against the Panthers. Should starters play in a preseason game? We analyze the risks to player availability for week one and debate the strategy. This discussion breaks down the ongoing argument regarding preseason starters. We examine the tension between getting players game-ready and the desire to protect them from injury before the regular season begins. If you are curious about how coaching staffs balance these priorities, this breakdown offers clear insights into the decision-making process. We specifically look at the arguments for keeping key players...

Micah Hyde is back for his weekly Buffalo Plus appearance. This week, the former Bills captain talks about the NEW and OLD HighMark Stadiums, Buffalo's 'Nickel City' alternate uniforms and his thoughts on playing in the preseason. Hyde also answered some of YOUR questions. Buffalo Bills analysis and discussion on the importance of stadium atmosphere and player health management during the NFL season. This conversation focuses on the role fans play in creating a unique stadium atmosphere for the Buffalo Bills. We break down the team dynamic and discuss why some players prefer avoiding the NFL preseason to maintain...

Bills Training Camp Day 9 is in the books, and there's plenty to unpack. In this episode, Mike and Jenna break down the latest injury updates, the standout performers on the practice field, and introduce today's "New Dude of the Day."🏈 In this episode: -The latest injury updates from Day 9 of Buffalo Bills Training Camp -Keon Coleman's performance on the field and what it means heading into the season -Why cornerback Dee Alford is our New Dude of the Day -Which other players are turning heads at camp -What to watch for as camp rolls on With 40+ years of combined exp...

The Bills held their first practice at the new HighMark Stadium with 'The Return of the Blue and Red.' Josh Allen wore Buffalo's 'Nickel City' alternate uniform, DJ Moore continued to shine and there were a pair of concerning injuries. Mike and Dan give their first impressions of HighMark Stadium and hear what the fans and players thought about it as well on the latest edition of the Buffalo Plus Podcast. Your home for coverage of the Buffalo Bills. For links to all our coverage and the Buffalo Plus Store: https://www.flowcode.com/page/buffaloplus Don't forget...

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CJGJ returns to training camp on Day 6. Get the latest updates on practice performance and the near-catch of the day. Mike Catalana, Dan Fetes, and Jenna Cottrell break down everything happening on the field during the latest session of training camp. This episode focuses on the return of CJGJ and analyzes the roster moves and standout moments that defined the day's practice. We also discuss the pass catcher of the day who almost secured a highlight reel play before a late drop changed the narrative. If you are looking for specific insights into how players are progressing during training...

Welcome, former Bills captain and All-Pro safety Micah Hyde, as he joins the Buffalo Plus team for weekly podcasts. Hear the raw truth about pro athlete intensity and the extreme commitment required to play at the highest professional level. This discussion explores the difficult reality behind sports career commitment, specifically focusing on the personal costs of maintaining such a high standard. We examine why some athletes choose to walk away from the game entirely, prioritizing their well-being over the relentless demands of the sport. If you have ever wondered about the athlete mental health struggles that often go unseen...

Get the latest Bills training camp updates from day five. We break down the full pads practice, on-field fights, and top plays.

Join Mike Catalana, Dan Fates, and Jenna Cottrell on this Buffalo Bills podcast as we analyze the intensity of day five. The team finally strapped on full pads, leading to some heated moments and aggressive play on the field. We take you through the best plays of camp so far, giving you a clear picture of how the roster is shaping up under pressure.

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Get the latest Buffalo Bills training camp updates from Day 4, including the latest on Dalton Kincaid and wet weather practice. This episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast breaks down the rainy conditions at camp and addresses concerns regarding Dalton Kincaid injury status. We clarify the situation surrounding the tight end, confirming his knee issue was minor and is already resolved. This update is essential for fans tracking player health and practice performance. Beyond the injury news, we discuss the latest developments and standout moments from the field. Whether you are tracking Buffalo Bills training camp roster battles or just...

CJ Gardner-Johnson injury update from Bills training camp. Get the latest details on his status and how it impacts the team roster. This segment covers the news surrounding the CJ Gardner-Johnson injury that occurred during Day 3 of the Buffalo Bills training camp. We break down the reports from the field and discuss what this means for the team's defensive secondary as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Buffalo Bills training camp Day 2 analysis: how Coach Leonhard is shaping the defense and what it means for the upcoming season. Mike Catalana and Dan Fates break down the latest action from the field, focusing on the defensive adjustments under Leonhard's leadership. This update provides a clear picture of how rookies are integrating into the system and how key veterans are responding to the new defensive schemes. Whether you are tracking positional battles or looking for insights on player development, this report covers the essential movements from the practice field. We also examine the performance of Josh Allen during...

The Joe Brady Era in Buffalo starts NOW with the Bills beginning training camp at St John Fisher University. This discussion focuses on the concept of year one for football teams. Regardless of past experience, every player and staff member faces the same blank slate. We break down why the shift in mindset matters for performance and how team unity sets the tone for the months ahead. We also discuss the significance of football team jerseys as a visual symbol of change. Seeing new gear represents more than just a uniform update; it marks a commitment to the goals...

We debate uniform design and why certain color combinations fail to impress. Hear our honest take on the red, white, and blue. In this conversation, we sit down to analyze various uniform design choices. If you have ever wondered why specific branding decisions fall flat, this discussion provides a candid look at aesthetic preferences and professional attire standards. We break down our reactions to common uniform patterns and explain why the red, white, and blue color scheme often misses the mark for us. This video is for anyone interested in the intersection of corporate branding and uniform discussion. We...

What should we EXPECT out of the Bills' defense this year with plenty of turnover on the roster AND a first-time NFL playcaller in defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard? Will you have patience with Buffalo's defense if they struggle out of the gates? Stop judging defensive performance by early-season stats. Learn why clutch moments define a real winning culture. Early-season games often provide misleading data. We discuss why evaluating a team's true capability relies on how they execute during high-leverage situations. This is for fans who want to move past surface-level defensive stats when analyzing their favorite teams. The conversation...

What is your Bills HOT TAKE ahead of Buffalo's 2026 season!? Who will lead the team in receiving yards, sacks and will Buffalo regain the AFC East division title? Mike, Jenna and Dan give their thoughts on the support around Josh Allen compared to the rest of the league and their HOTTEST TAKES for this year on the latest Buffalo Plus Podcast. Your home for coverage of the Buffalo Bills. For links to all our coverage and the Buffalo Plus Store: https://www.flowcode.com/page/buffaloplus Don't forget, you can also catch all our episodes on your favorite podcast...

Jenna Cottrell and Mike Catalana react to Josh being Number 1

And the Bills roster ranking tell a story

The NFL's 'ranking season' continues but Bills players seem to be left off every 'top 10' position list. From James Cook to Christian Benford and Jackson Hawes are the MOST UNDERRATED players in Buffalo? Plus, Josh Allen says he would love to be an Olympian!? Mike and Dan discuss all that and more on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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Who is under the most PRESSURE in Buffalo ahead of the 2026 season? Josh Allen, Joe Brady and Brandon Beane are not on the HOT SEAT but have different levels of pressure to prove they can get the Bills 'over the hump.' Plus, we clarify some of the details about fans and tickets at the 'Return of Red and Blue' practice in Buffalo. Mike and Dan discuss all that and more on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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The NFL is releasing its 'Top 100' list, which is voted on by the players. Last year, Josh Allen was ranked No. 3, but where will he land this year?

Who else from Buffalo SHOULD be on the list? Which Bills players COULD be on the list? Who can make the list NEXT YEAR with a breakout season?

Mike and Dan give their thoughts and more on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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Where do the Bills 'skill position players' rank among NFL teams? Well, you might not like where ESPN's Bill Barnwell has them... but does he have a point?

CJ Gardner-Johnson talked [paced] with The Athletic's Tim Graham about everything from his time with the Eagles, his critics and expectations in Buffalo. Should you be concerned?

Plus, it's time to pay the piper as it's punishment time for Dan and some hot wings.

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One of the most anticipated episodes of the year: The Buffalo Plus Travel Draft.

Jenna and Dan pick each road game of the Bills' season based on food, weather and timing of each city.

Mike is the commissioner of the draft and host of the newest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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Let’s go back to the beginning and talk about how BUFFALO PLUS got started. We got a question to give some background on how Buffalo Plus came to be what it is today. The idea behind it, the way we came together and when we knew we had something special. Mike, Jenna and Dan start from the beginning and share some behind-the-scenes stories on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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The Bills wrapped up their last practice of mandatory minicamp on Wednesday. CJ Gardner-Johnson called his shot by intercepting Josh Allen and was SHOCKED he was not one of the 'biggest trash talkers' in the NFL.

Josh Palmer was back on the field and opened up about his injury riddled 1st season struggles in Buffalo. Cole Bishop missed practice as he's dealing with a lingering knee injury, but says he expects to be ready for training camp.

Mike, Jenna and Dan give their thoughts on a busy day in Orchard Park on the latest episode...

Who will lead the Bills in receiving yards, sacks, tackles and interceptions this season? Dalton Kinciad was the star of Greg Rousseau's charity softball game this weekend in Rochester and Mike got to golf with head coach Joe Brady.

Mike, Jenna and Dan discuss all that and more, including some life advice on how to manage a kid's busy schedule on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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Who will step up and elevate their game to have a 'breakout' season in Buffalo? Can Spencer Brown become a household name at right tackle? Will DJ Moore be the No. 1 wide receiver the Bills need and return to his 2023 production? Deone Walker had a great rookie campaign but is he ready to take another step?

Plus, what position groups will have the most interesting competition battles come training camp?

Mike, Jenna and Dan discuss all that and more on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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Is Brandon Beane's philosophy of 'draft, develop, re-sign' the best strategy to build a Super Bowl-caliber roster?

The Rams made another move this offseason, selling their future to win now by trading for Myles Garrett. Les Snead and LA are not afraid to go 'All-In' and it's already brought one Super Bowl and are now favorites for another.

Beane has made 'big swings' before, like trading up in the draft for Josh Allen, going to get Stefon Diggs and signing Von Miller. This year, Buffalo added DJ Moore, Bradley Chubb and CJ Gardner-Johnson, but is...

For the first time since February, we heard from new Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. He talked about where Buffalo's defense is right now and how it's starting to come together at OTAs. We also asked Bills players about Leonhard's personality and he was described as a 'geek' and a 'quiet assassin.' Jenna and Dan discuss all of that and recap week two of OTAs on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.
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What are you most EXCITED for and NERVOUS about the Bills' upcoming season? Jim Leonhard, the stadium, the wide receivers or others.

Plus JENNA IS BACK from Greece and recaps her two-week honeymoon.

Jenna and Dan discuss all that and more on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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The Bills' schedule is OUT and get ready to have Josh Allen and company at your holidays this season. Buffalo got SIX Prime-Time games, including both CHRISTMAS and THANKSGIVING. Three straight home games early, back-to-back west coast trips and a tough stretch late in the season.

Mike and Dan break down the Bills' schedule and Jenna makes a cameo appearance from the beach in Greece to give her thoughts on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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The NFL will release its 2026 schedule on Thursday [with plenty of leaks before then], but WHEN and against WHO will the Bills open up their NEW HighMark Stadium? Mike and Dan, with Jenna in Greece, give their best PREDICTIONS on the Bills' PRIMETIME games and reaction to their rookie minicamp this past weekend on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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What are the Bills' expectations this year with a retooled defense and a first-year head coach? Has Brandon Beane done enough with the roster this offseason? Who is the face of Buffalo's defense? Will the offense look different with Joe Brady as head coach? Who has the most pressure on them this season in Buffalo?

Mike, Jenna and Dan answer all these questions, and things get contentious, on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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What is the 'vibe' around One Bills Drive with Joe Brady at the helm? Will Buffalo's offense be 'unrestricted' this year? Which new player has the most to gain from a big summer? The Buffalo Plus team answers YOUR QUESTIONS on this week's mailbag.

Additionally, recurring guest Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal shares his thoughts on the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal and its impact on the Patriots in the building.

Mike, Jenna and Dan discuss all that and give some life advice to a lifelong Bills fan on the latest episode...

Now that the NFL Draft is over, where is the Bills roster? Was cornerback really their 'biggest hole' that needed to be filled? Which rookie has the best chance to make an immediate impact? Brandon Beane has said in the past that the way your season ends tells you a lot about your team, but is that really the case? The Bills had the No. 1-ranked pass defense in the NFL last year, so was Davison Igbinosun worth premium draft capital after taking Maxwell Hariston in the 1st round in 2025? Mike, Jenna and Dan discuss all of that, PLUS...

The Bills made their first two picks of the 2026 NFL Draft and they were BOTH on the DEFENSIVE side of the ball.

Brandon Beane passed on multiple wide receivers to double up on defense with edge rusher TJ Parker from Clemson and TRADING UP to select cornerback Davison Igbinosun out of Ohio State.

The picks brought up a few more questions than answers as Mike, Jenna and Dan give their thoughts on the FIT and VALUE of each player on the latest episode of the Buffalo Plus Podcast.

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Brandon Beane and the Bills traded BACK in the first round, not ONCE, not TWICE, but THREE TIMES on night one of the NFL Draft.

Buffalo added plenty of draft value moving up in the third round and adding picks in the fourth and fifth, but was it the right decision? Everyone loves PICKS until they become PLAYERS.

Beane and the Bills will have plenty of dart throws for days two and three with the same amount of needs to fill.

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With the NFL Draft less than 24 hours away, the Buffalo Plus team answers YOUR questions and comments about what the Bills should do with the 26th overall pick.

Mike, Jenna and Dan give their thoughts on what Brandon Beane and the Bills SHOULD DO and what they WILL DO in the first round on Thursday night.

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