OBL 7/17: Breakout Player Candidates, Bucky Brooks Bullish On Keon Coleman

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news from One Bills Drive and around the NFL, including updates on 2025 rookie signings. They asked the listeners which Bills player do you expect to break out in 2025? NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks joined the show to discuss his 2025 all-breakout team, including why he sees a second-year leap from WR Keon Coleman. He went on to talk about Josh Allen maturing as an NFL player and the impact that has on the personnel around him. He then shared his thoughts on the youth movement with the Bills defense and how the coaching staff will prepare them to succeed.

Chris Brown and Maddy Glab recapped day 2 of Bills training camp and shared their biggest takeaways from practice. Bills QB Josh Allen discussed his offseason travels, best meals he had in Hawaii, and his golf ventures which included the American Century Championship. He talked about how he manages his schedule after getting married, his reaction to the presence of Hard Knocks, his favorite memories inside Highmark Stadium, and the chemistry built with this year's roster. NY Governor Kathy Hochul shared news of the newly signed Desha's Law, which requires public schools to provide training and an emergency response plan for those undergoing a cardiac arrest. We heard from RB James Cook and OT Dion Dawkins as they met with the media.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker recapped the first day of Bills training camp, shared their biggest takeaways, and picked who they thought stuck out the most. They asked the listeners what part of the Bills roster has you most excited? LB Terrel Bernard discussed switching his jersey number, the impressive defensive performance today, and the leadership role he's taken on. He talked about the new pieces on the roster, the relationship building during camp, the confidence he sees in DC Bobby Babich, and head coach Sean McDermott's message to the team. We heard from GM Brandon Beane, QB Josh Allen, and DE Joey Bosa following today's practice.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker reacted to the team's announcement of the return of red helmets and standing Buffalo throwback uniforms for the 2025 season. They updated the latest news from One Bills Drive as the team goes to St. John Fisher University for training camp. The guys went around the NFL and asked the listeners why do you have to attend Bills training camp?

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker shared the latest news from One Bills Drive as training camp approaches. They went around the NFL and asked the listeners what story do you want to hear from Bills Training Camp? Sports Illustrated writer Matt Verderame joined the show to discuss his recent QB tiers and the elite status he sees from Bills QB Josh Allen at the end of the season. He also discussed the favorable start to the Bills schedule and shared his challengers in the AFC.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news from One Bills Drive, including the Bills signing of second-round draft pick T.J. Sanders. The two went around the NFL to discuss signings and injury news from the league and opened up this week's Friday Fan Mailbag to answers the listeners most pressing questions. Pro Football Focus analyst Dalton Wesserman joined the show to recap PFF's top-50 players of 2025, his position rankings and grades, and the make or break players for this season.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest from One Bills Drive including the Give 716 initiative and the push to raise over $1 Million. They went around the NFL and asked the listeners to give one overrated storyline from the Bills ahead of training camp. ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes joined the show to share her thoughts on why Sean McDermott is on the cusp of being a top-5 head coach in the league, the 'everybody eats' mentality with the WR group, and the evolving 12 and 13-personnel schemes with multiple TE sets. Mina then discussed Buffalo's defensive youth movement and took the temperature of the AFC East.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news from One Bills Drive as rookies report ahead of next week's training camp. The two went around the NFL to update latest signings and team uniform reveals from around the league. They then asked the listeners which Bills rookie is most likely to exceed expectations?