"Captains Circle," presented by Labatt Blue Light, will return for the anticipated series finale on Sunday, Aug. 2.
Airing at 7 p.m. on the Bills YouTube channel and Facebook page, as well as the Sabres YouTube channel and Facebook page, the episode features Bills Legends Lorenzo Alexander and Darryl Talley, with Sabres Legends Stu Barnes and Danny Gare.
Joining the Bills in 2016, Alexander – a seasoned NFL veteran– quickly established himself as a leader in the locker room and champion in the community. Defying the odds, the longtime journeyman not only found his niche in Buffalo, he also found a welcoming home and family. The linebacker earned several accolades during his four-season stint with the Bills, including an All-Pro Second-Team selection in 2016, a season in which he amassed 12.5 sacks, and a 2017 Pro Bowl nod, where he was named the 2017 Pro Bowl Defensive MVP. Well-respected by his teammates, Alexander was also voted as a captain in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and was named the Bills Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee three consecutive times.
A Bills second-round pick in the 1983 NFL Draft, Talley – who was nicknamed "Spider-Man" because of the iconic suit he'd often wear under his uniform – was an integral piece of Buffalo's defensive unit for over a decade. A natural leader, Talley proved himself invaluable throughout the team's Super Bowl run in the early '90s. Taking the field with Legends like Bruce Smith and Cornelius Bennett, the linebacker earned national recognition when he was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1990 and 1991. A 2003 Bills Wall of Fame inductee and a member of the 2007 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, Talley's name also appears beside team records for most regular season games played (sixth) and most sacks (eighth).
Selected by the Sabres in the second round of the 1974 NHL Draft, Gare made an immediate impact in Buffalo, scoring 31 goals in his rookie season. He is a two-time 50-goal scorer who led the NHL with 56 goals in 1975-76. In his Sabres career, he recorded 500 points (267+233) in 503 games. Gare was named captain prior to the 1977-78 season and wore the "C" until he was traded to Detroit in December 1981. He was inducted into the Sabres Hall of Fame in 1994 and in 2005, Gare was forever enshrined in Sabres history when his No. 18 was retired to the rafters.
Barnes, who joined the team in the leadup to the 1999 Stanley Cup Playoffs, quickly earned the respect of his teammates. "Stuuuu" posted 10 points in 21 games in Buffalo's run to the Final that year and followed it up with a 20-goal campaign the following season. He was named captain for the 2001-02 and served for parts of two seasons. He retired in 2008 and currently serves as a pro scout for the Seattle Kraken.
Each bringing a unique perspective to the conversation, the Buffalo greats will rewind to the past as they discuss their leadership styles and career highlights with hosts Maddy Glab and Brian Duff.
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Scroll through to view photos of notable Bills second-round draft picks throughout franchise history. The Bills are currently slated to have their first pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft at number 54 overall.
Oklahoma offensive tackle Cody Ford walks on stage after being selected by the Buffalo Bills during the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft on Friday, April 26, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Cody Ford poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the Buffalo Bills selected Ford during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
2019 | Cody Ford, OT | Oklahoma
The Bills traded up to take Ford at #38 overall in last year's draft. He appeared in every game for the Bills in his rookie season at right tackle, and started the team's playoff game at Houston.
Cody Ford, Buffalo Bills second round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, with Brandon Beane and Terry & Kim Pegula at One Bills Drive on April 27, 2019.
Photo by Bill Wippert
2001 | Travis Henry, RB | Tennessee
Henry was selected number 58 overall, and put forth productive seasons during his four years in Buffalo. He made the Pro Bowl once as a Bill, and his 27 rushing touchdowns as a Bill are sixth-most in team history.
Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry (20) runs with the football during a Week 1 NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on September 7, 2003. The Bills defeated the Patriots 31-0. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
2001 | Travis Henry, RB | Tennessee
Henry was selected number 58 overall, and put forth productive seasons during his four years in Buffalo. He made the Pro Bowl once as a Bill, and his 27 rushing touchdowns as a Bill are sixth-most in team history.
Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry (20) picks up 5 yards against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter as Cowboys linebacker Al Singleton (51) makes an attempt at the tackle but misses Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWiliam)
2001 | Travis Henry, RB | Tennessee
Henry was selected number 58 overall, and put forth productive seasons during his four years in Buffalo. He made the Pro Bowl once as a Bill, and his 27 rushing touchdowns as a Bill are sixth-most in team history.
Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry (20) runs with the football during a Week 1 NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on September 7, 2003. The Bills defeated the Patriots 31-0. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
2011 | Aaron Williams, DB | Texas
Williams was taken #34 overall, and started 52 games for the Bills during his six seasons in Buffalo. Williams was a versatile piece for the Bills on defense.
2011 | Aaron Williams, DB | Texas
Williams was taken #34 overall, and started 52 games for the Bills during his six seasons in Buffalo. Williams was a versatile piece for the Bills on defense.
2011 | Aaron Williams, DB | Texas
Williams was taken #34 overall, and started 52 games for the Bills during his six seasons in Buffalo. Williams was a versatile piece for the Bills on defense.
2001 | Aaron Schobel, DE | TCU
Schobel was selected 46th overall, and spent all nine seasons of his career as a Buffalo Bill. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2007, and his 78 sacks as a Bill ranks second in franchise history.
2001 | Aaron Schobel, DE | TCU
Schobel was selected 46th overall, and spent all nine seasons of his career as a Buffalo Bill. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2007, and his 78 sacks as a Bill ranks second in franchise history.
2001 | Aaron Schobel, DE | TCU
Schobel was selected 46th overall, and spent all nine seasons of his career as a Buffalo Bill. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2007, and his 78 sacks as a Bill ranks second in franchise history.
2005 | Roscoe Parrish, WR | Miami
Parrish was taken with the 55th pick, and was a versatile receiver and return man. His 1,622 punt return yards are the most in franchise history, and his three punt return touchdowns as a Buffalo Bill are tied for the most in franchise history.
2005 | Roscoe Parrish, WR | Miami
Parrish was taken with the 55th pick, and was a versatile receiver and return man. His 1,622 punt return yards are the most in franchise history, and his three punt return touchdowns as a Buffalo Bill are tied for the most in franchise history.
2005 | Roscoe Parrish, WR | Miami
Parrish was taken with the 55th pick, and was a versatile receiver and return man. His 1,622 punt return yards are the most in franchise history, and his three punt return touchdowns as a Buffalo Bill are tied for the most in franchise history.
2003 | Chris Kelsay, DE | Nebraska
Kelsay was the 48th overall selection, and spent his entire 10 season career with the Bills. He started 120 games for the Bills and had 32.5 sacks during his career.
2003 | Chris Kelsay, DE | Nebraska
Kelsay was the 48th overall selection, and spent his entire 10 season career with the Bills. He started 120 games for the Bills and had 32.5 sacks during his career.
2003 | Chris Kelsay, DE | Nebraska
Kelsay was the 48th overall selection, and spent his entire 10 season career with the Bills. He started 120 games for the Bills and had 32.5 sacks during his career.
1997 | Marcellus Wiley, DE | Columbia
Wiley was selected #52 overall, and had four very productive seasons to start his career in Buffalo before playing for three more teams before retiring.
Buffalo Bills defensive end Marcellus Wiley (75) sets for play in an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sept. 13, 1998. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
1997 | Marcellus Wiley, DE | Columbia
Wiley was selected #52 overall, and had four very productive seasons to start his career in Buffalo before playing for three more teams before retiring.
Marcellus Wiley, right, is congratulated by unidentified man as he gathered with relatives in Los Angeles after he was drafted into the NFL by the Buffalo Bills during the second round Saturday, April 19, 1997. The 280-pound defensive end was the 52nd draft choice. (AP Photo/John Hayes)
1997 | Marcellus Wiley, DE | Columbia
Wiley was selected #52 overall, and had four very productive seasons to start his career in Buffalo before playing for three more teams before retiring.
Buffalo Bills defensive end Marcellus Wiley (75) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) during a week 6 NFL football game Oct. 8, 2000 in Miami. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
1988 | Thurman Thomas, RB | Oklahoma State
Thomas was selected #40 overall, and went on to have one of the best careers by a running back in NFL history. He is the Bills record holder in a number of categories, including rushing touchdowns and yards. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and had his number 34 retired by the Bills in 2018.
Buffalo Bills' running back Thurman Thomas carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs for a touchdown in the first quarter, of the AFC Championship football game in this Jan. 23, 1994 file photo in Orchard Park, N.Y. Thomas was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
1988 | Thurman Thomas, RB | Oklahoma State
Thomas was selected #40 overall, and went on to have one of the best careers by a running back in NFL history. He is the Bills record holder in a number of categories, including rushing touchdowns and yards. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and had his number 34 retired by the Bills in 2018.
Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas waves to the crowd after his number 34 was retired by the Buffalo Bills during the jersey retirement ceremony at halftime. - Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots at New Era Field, October 29, 2018.
Photo by Craig Melvin
1988 | Thurman Thomas, RB | Oklahoma State
Thomas was selected #40 overall, and went on to have one of the best careers by a running back in NFL history. He is the Bills record holder in a number of categories, including rushing touchdowns and yards. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and had his number 34 retired by the Bills in 2018.
Buffalo Bills back Thurman Thomas (34) jumps in the air as he celebrates his second quarter touchdown against Los Angeles Raiders, Sunday, Jan 15 ,1994 in Orchard Park, NY . The Bills beat defeated the Raiders 29-23. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
1983 | Darryl Talley, LB | West Virginia
Talley was selected #39 overall, and went on to have one of the best careers ever by a Buffalo Bill. He was a massive part of some of the league's best defenses during his 12 seasons in Buffalo, and had 38.5 sacks as a Bill.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Darryl Talley (56) watches play from the sidelines during the AFC Divisional Playoff, a 37-14 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on January 5, 1992, at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt) * Local Caption*
1983 | Darryl Talley, LB | West Virginia
Talley was selected #39 overall, and went on to have one of the best careers ever by a Buffalo Bill. He was a massive part of some of the league's best defenses during his 12 seasons in Buffalo, and had 38.5 sacks as a Bill.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Darryl Talley (56) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos Dec. 12, 1992, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
1983 | Darryl Talley, LB | West Virginia
Talley was selected #39 overall, and went on to have one of the best careers ever by a Buffalo Bill. He was a massive part of some of the league's best defenses during his 12 seasons in Buffalo, and had 38.5 sacks as a Bill.
The Buffalo Bills' Darryl Talley (56) heads for a touchdown after intercepting a Jay Schroeder pass in the first quarter of AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 1991 in Orchard Park. For the Raiders is Bruce Wilkerson, left, and Tim Brown, right. In back for the Bills is Kirby Jackson. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
