Wagons And Warpaths

This episode dives into the Buffalo Bills 2020 week 1 victory vs the New York Jets: -a good performance from Josh Allen along with several blemishes -why game script dictated the pass to run ratio for the Bills offense -struggles in the running game -Stefon Diggs and John Brown -the injuries to Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds -Levi Wallace, the defensive line, and the best play of the game The Bills are 1-0 so circle your wagon with other wagons in celebration and press...

This episode dives into several Buffalo Bills topics as we sit less than 1 week away from the start of the 2020 NFL regular season: -Tre'Davious White's contract extension and what it means for both him, and the current state of the Buffalo Bills (4:10) -A look into the Buffalo Bills 53-man roster with special attention to the wide receivers and defensive line (17:25) -2020 win/loss predictions. What variables there are, what the Bills will see, and what they must do this year more than...

Quinton Jefferson and Matt Milano each receive a player spotlight in this episode as their potential impact on the 2020 Buffalo Bills season is examined. Jefferson joined the Bills this off-season as a free agent from the Seattle Seahawks and adds tremendous versatility and depth to the defensive line. While Milano is one of the best coverage linebackers in football and an unrestricted free agent in 2021. Both of their impacts go beyond surface level play and are broken down in this...

With roughly three weeks until the opening Sunday in the NFL, Buffalo Bills training camp is fully underway and we're beginning to see the 2020 team take shape. This episode dives into the first real week of training camp and some of the resulting storylines. How does Josh Norman's injury impact the cornerback position? What does Zack Moss' positive performance so far mean for the Bills backfield? Plus, why Duke Williams isn't making the final roster, Cody Ford getting reps at guard, and...

As padded practices are set to begin for the Buffalo Bills, it was off the field noise that made the headlines. Head Coach Sean McDermott and starting Left Tackle Dion Dawkins both received well-deserved contract extensions with training camp about to rev up. This episode dives into the details, impact, and implications of these respective contracts and the context surrounding them. Also: how important Sean McDermott really is to the Buffalo Bills and what it means to have him after the...

As a whole, the Buffalo Bills roster is filled with depth and versatility. There are very few, if any, glaring needs or areas of concern. Despite having All-Pro Tre'Davious White one position where there could be a concern, is cornerback. This episode breaks down the current Buffalo Bills cornerbacks and how the overall depth may be less than ideal, especially with the recent opt out by E.J. Gaines. When you look below the surface, there's less certainty than may appear from above and it...

Training camp is barely underway and already the Buffalo Bills have had an eventful start. They've lost multiple players to COVID-19 opt outs and lost their starting right guard for 8-12 weeks with injury. So what does that mean for the Bills and how will they respond? This episode breaks down the moves the Bills have made in response to the roster losses they've suffered to start camp. How much will their depth and versatility be tested? What do their new additions bring to the table?...

The wide receiver position has been one to keep an eye on for the Buffalo Bills the past two off-seasons. Now as the Bills head into training camp 2020, their top three wideouts are set and bolstered by the addition of Stefon Diggs. But how will the rest of the depth chart shake out? This episode breaks down what to expect as the Bills head into camp and what the wide receiver depth chart will look like coming out of it. Who makes the cut and why? Who doesn't make the cut? And how hard...

The Buffalo Bills franchise has suffered a lot. The fans have suffered a lot. Mainstream media and casual fans don't believe in or value the Bills or the city of Buffalo. And until the Bills do something to legitimize themselves those feelings will continue to be perpetuated. This episode dives into why the 2020 NFL season is the most important Buffalo Bills season to date. And why it can change the perception of the franchise, or confirm the bias and stigmas that people attach to...

It's been an interesting week in the NFL. And especially with regards to the Buffalo Bills. This episode dives into several of the stories that broke this week, and how they will impact the Buffalo Bills 2020 NFL season. Starting with Cam Newton joining the New England Patriots, and also discussing New York State's "no live audience" policy and the NFL's decision to reduce preseason games. What do all these things mean? What to watch for and why? And why they're all important to the...

The polarization that is Josh Allen continues. Former NFL GM Michael Lombardi's recent comment that the Bills "have a hole at quarterback" going into 2020 is the latest in a long line of disparaging remarks made about the third year QB. This episode dives into Lombardi's comments about Allen, and the comparison he makes between Allen and 2019 NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. Why the comparison is wrong and why it accomplishes the opposite of what Lombardi intended. This episode also ends the Tyrod...

The Buffalo Sabres have had a rough go of it in recent memory. Consistently missing the playoffs, overpaying for free agents, bad draft picks and bad trades have resulted in dark days for the team. It's also resulted in a somewhat revolving door for the front office and coaching staff. The Buffalo Bills on the other hand, have seemed to right the ship in the last several years. With good coaching and leadership in the front office, they've been successful in team development and player...

The post Jim Kelly quarterback era has been a challenge for the Buffalo Bills. A multitude of QBs have been brought in via varying rounds of the NFL draft, free agency, and trades. All to seemingly no avail. Doug Flutie and Rob Johnson are two quarterbacks that battled for the starting QB role on the Buffalo Bills post Jim Kelly. The controversy surrounding these two captivated Bills fans and is also at the center of the Music City Miracle. One of the most crushing losses in Bills...

The post Jim Kelly quarterback era has been a challenge for the Buffalo Bills. A multitude of QBs have been brought in via varying rounds of the draft, free agency, and trades. All to seemingly no avail. Doug Flutie and Rob Johnson are two quarterbacks who battled for the starting QB role on the Buffalo Bills post Jim Kelly. The controversy surrounding these two captivated Bills fans and is also at the center of the Music City Miracle. One of the most crushing losses in Bills history. This...

The Buffalo Bills are currently a good football team and have made the playoffs 2 out of the last 3 years. They have leadership in the locker room and in the front office and coaching staff. Plus youth, talent, and depth on the field. And they have all of that on both sides of the ball and on multiple levels. They're trending in the right direction and hope to be going towards a championship. But in order to know where you're going, you have to know where you've been. This episode dives...

The Buffalo Bills grew as a team in 2019. They followed that up this offseason by landing Stefon Diggs in a trade, adding multiple pieces in free agency, and coming away from the NFL draft with a strong class. This episode dives into which Bills you should be keeping your eye on and which Bills to watch for in the 2020 NFL season. Specifically, the players that are responsible for some of the depth and versatility this Bills team has and will need in their quest to be championship...

Talent and strategy are often emphasized and analyzed the most when teams are discussed. And rightfully so. But a team's culture and how they're designed from the top down also plays a very important role in sustainable team success. This episode dives into the Buffalo Bills culture that GM Brandon Beane and Head Coach Sean McDermott have created. It also takes a look at Sammy Watkins, and how his recent interview with Bleacher Report sheds light on why he didn't succeed in Buffalo and how...

The 2020 NFL regular season schedule dropped and for the Buffalo Bills, this year is going to be very tough. The Bills are tied for 5th in terms of schedule difficulty and are faced with several season defining matchups. The Bills also have 4 primetime games for the first time since 1996 and if they can manage 9-11 wins out of this schedule, they should be able to make the playoffs and be a battle hardened team capable of making a run. This episode goes into the Bills schedule and analyzes...

There is a potential NHL playoff format being discussed now that COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into the 2019-20 season. It's seen as the most likely playoff scenario to result should the regular season be unable to be played, and the NHL then jumping right into the playoffs. Under this scenario, the Buffalo Sabres would make the playoffs. But would it count as ending the playoff drought? Would a Stanley Cup win in this way be legitimate or satisfying? Also, under this format the Sabres would...

The 2020 NFL Draft is over and this episode takes a look at the post draft fallout for the Buffalo Bills: -Analysis of the overall draft for the Bills -What could the Bills have done better? -Why the AFC East will not be easy -Why this is now a make or break year for Josh Allen Get a wagon, put it in a circle, and press play! Follow on Twitter Ask a question for Mailbag episodes- wagonsandwarpaths@gmail.com Love the show? - Leave a review! Hate the show? Fix yourself!