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OBL 6/25: Concerns with a shortened NFL preseason; Andrew Brandt on the NFL’s push for a 2020 season Jun 25, 2020

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We discussed some of the biggest concerns with a shortened NFL preseason. Sports Illustrated’s Business of Sports Analyst Andrew Brandt went in-depth on his latest article “Playing Football in 2020 Would Mean Prioritizing Financial Interests Over Health and Safety.” He also discussed if we could see waivers or opt-outs from players, roster exemptions, and the change in attitude the league has regarding protesting for social injustices (45:38).

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OBL 6/24: Should the NFL set fan capacity?; Judy Battista with the latest NFL protocols and news; Michael Lombardi on possible salary cap decrease in 2021 Jun 24, 2020

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We discussed if the NFL should set fan capacity limits to maintain competitive equity following reports that the league may allow each team to dictate their own attendance policy. NFL.com’s Judy Battista talked about the likelihood the league will delay the start of season, what the preseason could look like, and the NFL’s plan on testing for COVID-19 (46:19). The Athletic’s Michael Lombardi discussed how teams need to budget now for a possible salary cap decrease in 2021, how the loss in revenue effects the team and players, and shared his most obvious and non-obvious questions about the Bills heading into 2020 (1:29:25).

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OBL 6/23: Biggest impact on a successful Bills season?; Cynthia Frelund talks analytics of Bills defense; Chase Goodbread gives update on college football protocols Jun 23, 2020

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We discussed which outside factor could have the biggest impact on a successful Bills season and why. NFL analytics expert Cynthia Frelund talked about her top 7 rookie RBs for 2020, her impression of how the Bills defense works as a whole, and having safety Jordan Poyer listed in her most underappreciated players list (47:35). NFL.com’s Chase Goodbread discussed what college football could look like in the fall if schools are open, potential protocols for visiting scouts, and college prospects getting creative in their workouts (1:30:10).

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OBL 6/22: Brian Daboll joins the show Jun 22, 2020

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We discussed which Bills players 25 years or younger will have the brightest future and why. Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll recapped how the virtual offseason went, discussed the importance of continuity in the offense, evaluating talent during a limited offseason and training camp, and adding players to help in the redzone (14:50).

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Brian Daboll Joins One Bills Live Jun 22, 2020

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Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll joined One Bills Live on June 22, 2020 where he recapped how the virtual offseason went. He also discussed the importance of continuity in the offense, evaluating talent during a limited offseason and training camp, and adding players to help in the redzone.

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OBL 6/19: Recognizing Juneteenth: Kim Pegula, Heath Farwell and “The Forgotten Man,” Fritz Pollard Jun 19, 2020

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As America and the NFL recognize Juneteenth, we took an opportunity to observe, learn, and educate. Bills President and Owner Kim Pegula shared her thoughts on the importance of the holiday, what she expects from this season’s anthem protests, and her role in improving racial relations (8:11). Maddy Glab sat down with Bills Nickel Coach Jim Salgado and Medaille World History Professor Nathan Hare to get a background on Juneteenth and what we can do as a nation to improve equality (42:44). Producer/Director Anthony Smith gave us an inside look at the upcoming NFL 360 documentary, “Fritz Pollard: A Forgotten Man” (1:29:37). Finally, Bills Special Teams Coordinator Heath Farwell discussed the communication between players and coaches from these past few weeks, how he looks to improve his unit in 2020, and the offseason additions to his group (1:47:56).

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OBL 6/18: Joel Corry on upcoming contracts, 2021 salary cap; Ben Volin updates the NFL’s plan to return to play in 2020 Jun 18, 2020

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We discussed some of the biggest questions that must be answered in training camp. CBS Sports’ Joel Corry discussed why many rookies haven’t signed their rookie deals yet, how COVID-19 has affected the signing of players who are up for new contracts this season and speculated on various big name deals that are to come before training camps start around the league (45:50). The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin talked about the league wide acceptance of a national protest during the National Anthem and how likely an NFL season will happen and what it will look like amid COVID-19 concerns (1:30:56).

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OBL 6/17: Fred Smerlas & teammates setup GoFundMe to aid Ben Williams’ family; Troy Vincent on the NFL being a vocal leader for change; Gregg Rosenthal projects AFC East starters for 2020 Jun 17, 2020

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Former Bills DT Fred Smerlas talked about reaching out to the Bills community to help the family of former Buffalo teammate Ben Williams and looked back at some memories on his time with the Bills (27:18). NFL EVP of Football Operations Troy Vincent discussed the role the NFL could take to be a vocal leader for change in America, his reaction to the racial injustices in our country and around the world and talked about preparing for the 2020 NFL season amid COVID-19 concerns (47:22). NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal gave his choice for the Bills best homegrown player, his projected starters for 2020 around the AFC East and his ranking of Bills GM Brandon Beane (1:28:43).

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OBL 6/15: Would You Rather: Football Edition; Arthur Moats talks “M.O.A.T.S. Theory of Life” Jun 15, 2020

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We discussed who might be the Bills X-factor in 2020. Maddy Glab asked Steve Tasker ‘Would You Rather: Football Edition'. Bills/Steelers LB and Pittsburgh radio host Arthur Moats discussed his book “M.O.A.T.S. Theory of Life”, the latest on the Steelers and his reaction to the racial injustices and the role professional athletes hold in terms of using their platforms to create change (1:28:34).

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OBL 6/12: Nate Boyer talks activism in professional sports; Sheil Kapadia’s football nerd guide to the Bills Jun 12, 2020

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We discussed the balance of power shifting in the world of sports. Former NFL long snapper and former Army Green Beret Nate Boyer talked about his conversations with Colin Kaepernick in 2016 about kneeling during the National Anthem, his reaction to Roger Goodell’s response to racial injustices in America today and his thoughts on activism in professional sports (47:11). The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia shared his football nerd guide to the 2020 Buffalo Bills (1:30:29).

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