Get ready for a Bills-Sabres collaboration like you've never seen before.
As announced on Monday, July 13, the Bills and Sabres have teamed up to bring Buffalo sports enthusiasts everywhere the content that they crave. Through "Captains Circle" – a new digital show – fans will watch as current and former Bills and Sabres captains open up about their leadership experiences as professional athletes. Presented by Labatt Blue Light, the first installment of the three-part series will premiere on Sunday, July 19, at 7 p.m. EST and will feature Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Sabres center Jack Eichel.
Together in a virtual format, Allen and Eichel will give viewers a real and raw look under the helmet as they dish on intriguing topics like their rookie seasons, the expectations and responsibilities of being a captain, the pressures that come with having a high-profile position in the NFL and NHL, how they met and much more. Bonding over the similarities that exist between their respective roles as team leaders and community advocates, the captains also discuss the differences.
A captain for the first time in 2019, Josh Allen led the Bills to the playoffs in just his second season while going 10-5 in his regular season starts. As Allen gets ready to improve yet again in his third season, scroll through to view some of his top moments from a memorable 2019 season.
Josh Allen was named a captain for the first time for the 2019 season.
Josh Allen national anthem. Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, October 20, 2019 at New Era Field.
Photo by Sara Schmidle
Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) touchdown; quarterback Josh Allen (17) Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots, December 21, 2019 at Gillette Stadium. Photo by Bill Wippert
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) touchdown Buffalo Bills vs Washington Redskins at New Era Field on November 3, 2019. Photo by Craig Melvin
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) touchdown Buffalo Bills at New York Giants, September 15, 2019 Metlife Stadium. Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 15, 2019. Photo by Craig Melvin
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) touchdown pass to wide receiver Cole Beasley (not shown) Buffalo Bills vs Philadelphia Eagles, October 27, 2019 at New Era Field. Photo by Bill Wippert
Quarterback sneak vs. the Cowboys on Thanksgiving.
Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys, November 28, 2019 at AT&T Stadium.
Photo by Juan DeLeon
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) touchdown pass to tight end Tyler Kroft (81) Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers, December 15, 2019 at Heinz Field. Photo by Bill Wippert
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) touchdown Buffalo Bills vs Washington Redskins, November 3, 2019 at New Era Field. Photo by Bill Wippert
Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys, November 28, 2019 at AT&T Stadium. Photo by Juan DeLeon
Josh Allen. Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, October 20, 2019 at New Era Field. Photo by Bill Wippert
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) touchdown Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots, September 29, 2019 at New Era Field. Photo by Bill Wippert
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 17, 2019. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) touchdown run and celebration. Photo by Craig Melvin
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) touchdown catch at the Wild card game of Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 4, 2020. Photo by Craig Melvin
Josh Allen victory turkey leg - Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys, November 28, 2019 at AT&T Stadium. Photo by Bill Wippert
Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) touchdown Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, November 17, 2019 at Hard Rock Stadium. Photo by Bill Wippert
Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys, November 28, 2019 at AT&T Stadium. Photo by Juan DeLeon
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys, November 28, 2019 at AT&T Stadium. Photo by Bill Wippert
Josh Allen, postgame smiles - Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys, November 28, 2019 at AT&T Stadium. Photo by Bill Wippert
While huddling up to compare notes on what they've learned during their young and promising careers, Allen and Eichel showcase their unique personalities and reveal more about who they are outside of sports. Exchanging stories that will make you laugh out loud and others that will tug at your heartstrings, their conversation is both candid and entertaining.
Offering fans a fresh take on two of their Buffalo favorites, the debut episode, moderated by Bills multi-media journalist Maddy Glab and Sabres host Brian Duff, is the perfect way to cap your Sunday evening.
Don't be left out of the conversation. Tune in to watch "Captains Circle," presented by Labatt Blue Light, exclusively on the Bills YouTube channel and Facebook page, as well as the Sabres YouTube channel and Facebook page.
To get the latest information on this series and for more binge-worthy Bills and Sabres content, visit buffalobills.com and sabres.com and follow the teams on social media.
