Schopp and Bulldog
Sports talk should be entertaining and informative, which is why Schopp and the Bulldog control the WGR 550 airwaves every weekday from 3-7 p.m. Chris "The Bulldog" Parker bleeds Buffalo and is as passionate about the Sabres and Bills as any listener to our radio station. Mike Schopp keeps the callers in line while dishing out his unique perspective and opinions, and creating on-air fantasy drafts of anything from favorite candy and meats, to actors, presidents and bands. Bills reporter Sal Capaccio appears daily on the show covering every move the team makes like nobody else!The top-notch weekly guests...
Best of the Bills on WGR: How many NFL teams are realistically better than the Bills?
The WGR team breaks down the state of the Buffalo Bills' secondary ahead of training camp. The guys discuss the wide-open cornerback battle and whether a structural shift to a "high-event defense" will finally push the team over the hump.
6/19/26 Full Show
6/19/26 Full Show
Hour One- Busy Sports week in June and Sammy P and Soccer fever hitting the US
Hour One In Full
Hour Two- Joe Yerdon on the Sabres offseason and What would you give up this offseason?
Hour Two in Full
Hour Three- Brian Koziol On Round 2 of the US Open and Paul Hamilton Sabres News
Hour Three in full
Paul Hamilton and the latest on the Sabres
Paul Hamilton joins Bulldog to discuss the Buffalo Sabres' ongoing contract negotiations, highlighting the high approval for a potential long-term extension for Zach Benson. They examine the evolving value of Mattias Samuelsson’s contract before diving into Bowen Byram’s desire to test free agency to pursue a number one defenseman role.
Brian Koziol and Day 2 of the US Open
Brian Koziol joins the Bulldog to provide updates on the second round of the U.S. Open and discuss the challenging course conditions. They also transition to Buffalo Sabres news, focusing on Zach Benson’s contract extension and potential roster moves involving Bowen Byram. 01:42 - Welcome Brian Koziel 07:01 - U.S. Open Course Conditions 14:10 - Scottie Scheffler Betting Odds 18:20 - Tee To Green Preview 19:54 - Zach Benson Extension Discussion
What would you give up in a big move for the Sabres
Bulldog and Zach Jones do a deep dive into Buffalo Sabres roster management, exploring potential trade scenarios with the Toronto Maple Leafs involving Matthew Knies and Bowen Byram. They analyze the value of top prospects like Noah Ă–stlund and Jiri Kulich before preparing for Brian Koziol's appearance. 01:03 - US Soccer Golf Update 03:32 - NHL Sign And Trade 06:50 - Sabres Trade Roster Speculation
Joe Yerdon and what the Sabres could do this offseason
Joe Yerdon joins Bulldog to discuss reports of a massive seven-year contract extension for Zach Benson. They analyze the impact on the Buffalo Sabres' salary cap and the likelihood of Alex Tuch testing free agency. The discussion also covers potential trades involving Bowen Byram and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
Sammy P and Soccer Fever hitting the US
Bulldog and Sam Panayotovich discuss Bowen Byram's contract situation and the latest odds for the U.S. Open and Team USA soccer. They evaluate the Buffalo Sabres' championship outlook compared to the Ottawa Senators while sharing insights on sports betting strategies. 01:00 - Bowen Byram Trade Speculation 02:28 - Team USA Soccer Discussion 07:08 - U.S. Open Betting Odds 12:50 - General Betting Strategy 15:31 - Sabres Stanley Cup Odds
Busy Sports week in June
The Bulldog explores reports of a long-term contract extension for Zach Benson and considers the implications of potential trades involving Bowen Byram. He also provides updates on the US Open, USA soccer's match against Australia, and upcoming guest segments on the program. 01:49 - Buffalo Weather And Sports Update 05:46 - Soccer Culture And Fan Experiences 09:34 - Father's Day Program Preview 14:22 - USA Soccer Goal And Betting 16:04 - Zach Benson Contract Extension News
Best of Schopp and Bulldog on WGR: Jun 15- Jun 19
Best of Schopp and Bulldog on WGR: Jun 15- Jun 19
6/18/26 Full Show
6/18/26 Full Show
Hour One- Is Bo Byram going to be traded and State of the Vikings with Matthew Coller
Hour One In Full
Hour Two- Matt Larkin on the Sabres Offseason & Jeremy White on The 100 Holes Of Golf
Hour Two In Full
Hour Three- What's The Latest on Alex Tuch and Brian Koziol on The US Open
Hour Three in Full
Brian Koziol and Round 1 of the US Open
Could The Sabres lose multiple players?
Mike Schopp and Bulldog take calls from Sabres fans with their thoughts on what the Sabres should do with Alex Tuch and who are potential pieces the Sabres could move this offseason?
Jeremy White and the 100 holes of Golf
Matt Larkin and what to expect this offseason for the Sabres
Matt Larkin from Daily Faceoff joins Schopp and Bulldog to analyze the Buffalo Sabres' successful season and the difficult roster decisions ahead. They discuss whether management should prioritize extending Alex Tuch or Zach Benson and explore potential trade packages involving Bowen Byram. The conversation also covers the team's depth in goaltending and expectations for the upcoming NHL Draft.
Matthew Coller and the State Of The Minnesota Vikings
Matthew Coller joins Mike Schopp and the Bulldog to analyze Kyler Murray's reputation and his potential role in the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback competition. They also discuss the Buffalo Bills' upcoming primetime-heavy schedule and the competitive balance within the NFC North. 01:53 - Matthew Coller Joins 02:37 - Kyler Murray Character 09:06 - Vikings Quarterback Outlook 15:26 - Bills Schedule Review 18:26 - Matthew Coller Personal Life
Could Bo Byram be Traded?
Schopp and Bulldog open the show talking about teams exploring trades for Bowen Byram and they also talk about the Buffalo Sabres' defensive core and whether they should trade Bowen Byram to optimize their roster. They discuss potential trade targets like Matthew Knies and Connor Hellebuyck while considering the financial implications of paying multiple elite defensemen.
6/17/26 Full Show
6/17/26 Full Show
Hour One- How different will the Bills look this season and US Open
Hour one in full
Hour Two- State of the Baltimore Ravens and Sabres Make A TRADE
Hour Two In Full
Hour Three- Sal Capaccio on the State of The Buffalo Bills Secondary and Paul Hamilton on Sabres Trade
Hour Three in Full
Brian Koziol and Picks for the US Open
Paul Hamilton and the Kesselring trade
Paul Hamilton joined Schopp and Bulldog to analyzing the recent Buffalo Sabres trade involving Michael Kesselring and what led to this trade happening. They also explore Alex Tuch's contract situation and the impact of modern sports science on NHL player longevity.
Sal Capaccio and if the Identity of the Bills will change
Sal Capaccio joins Mike Schopp and the Bulldog to break down the depth of the Buffalo Bills' secondary and the ongoing competition at outside cornerback. They discuss a potential transition to a 'high event' defensive philosophy and the likelihood of the offense leaning more heavily on Josh Allen's versatility under Joe Brady.
Michael Kesselring traded to San Jose
Mike Schopp and the Bulldog react to the Buffalo Sabres' move to acquire the 20th overall pick and discuss Michael Kesselring's future in San Jose. They examine the team's defensive structure involving Rasmus Dahlin and Bowen Byram. 01:08 - Beef On Weck Wednesday 05:27 - Sabres Defensive Roster Analysis 09:21 - NHL News And Updates
Jeremy Conn on the State of the Baltimore Ravens
Mike Schopp and the Bulldog welcome Jeremy Conn to analyze the coaching shifts and roster changes within the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens organizations. 01:04 - Panthers Sound Effects 02:33 - Jeremy Conn Interview 12:22 - Ravens Coaching Changes 19:46 - AFC North Discussion 26:49 - Sabres Trade Analysis
US Open begins this week
Mike Schopp and Bulldog analyze Joe Marino's insights on the Bills' offensive and defensive shifts before shifting to golf talk. They discuss betting strategies for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills and share personal anecdotes from local courses like Oak Hill. 01:01 - Bills Scheme Changes 03:25 - U.S. Open Betting 09:49 - Oak Hill Personal Stories 14:01 - Upcoming Guest Previews
How different will the Bills look this season
Schopp and Bulldog analyze the Buffalo Bills' defensive transition and whether a decline in unit performance will force Josh Allen to play more aggressively. The conversation also explores the recurring inability to sack elite quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs and the impact of losing veteran leaders in free agency.
6/16/26 Full Show
6/16/26 Full Show
Hour One- Thoughts on The New Stadium and What's Next For Brendan Sorsby
Hour One- Thoughts on The New Stadium and What's Next For Brendan Sorsby
Hour Two- Mike Giardi on the Patriots and Taking A look at the World Cup
Hour two In Full
Hour Three- Why Have the Sabres not earned more respect and How often do GMs listen to sports radio?
Hour Three In Full
Random Bills Running Backs
World Cup Continuing To Be a Success
Why has the Sabres not earned more respect in the NHL
Mike Schopp and the Bulldog discuss the Buffalo Sabres' standing in the Stanley Cup betting odds, expressing confusion over why the team ranks lower than some of their division rivals. They also analyze the role of analytics in team evaluation and consider potential offseason changes for the goaltending roster. 02:00 - Sabres Cup Odds 06:18 - Analyzing Betting Respect 14:24 - Analytics And Luck 20:16 - Goaltending Offseason Moves 25:10 - Tortorella's Departure
