On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to chat on many topics, including going through many of the best and worst free agent signings the Buffalo Bills have under general manager Brandon Beane since 2018.

Free agency has been a pretty mixed bag since Beane came to Buffalo over the past seven seasons. Before looking into what is going to happen over the next few weeks the guys talk about some of Beane's biggest free agent hits like Cole Beasley, Mitch Morse, John Brown and a couple of offensive lineman currently on the team. On the opposite end they discuss a handful of his lowlights, including Vernon Butler, Jamison Crowder, OJ Howard and unfortunately because of his ACL tear, Von Miller.

Also, Jason Peters is retiring after 21 seasons including the first five with Buffalo. The Bills trading rather than paying the future Hall of Famer should go down as one of the dumbest moves in franchise history, Joe argues.

Plus, Joe continues to think the NFL Combine is stupid. That plus John Cena finally turns heel in shocking fashion and tons more.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Daemen University men's basketball coach Mike MacDonald for a conversation about his No. 1 ranked Wildcats taped live from Imperial Pizza in South Buffalo.

Obviously being in a like Buffalo dominated by Bills and Sabres talk, many college and high school sports accomplishments fly under the radar. Perhaps none so more than the Daemen men's college basketball team, which is undefeated at 24-0 and literally the No. 1 ranked D2 college team in the country. Patrick speaks with Mike about what's went into this magical season and a roster largely built around homegrown talent. Not only have they dominated opposition, they've obliterated most of it---evidenced by just two of their wins being by less than double digits.

They spend plenty of time talking Mike's college coaching career, a resume that's seen him as a head coach over the past 27 years at Canisius, Medaille and Daemen. As someone who's coached on every level of college Mike has thoughts on the biggest differences and similarities.

They also talk about Mike's basketball journey, some of his biggest influences, other sports he's a fan of and much more.

Big shout-out and thank you once again to Imperial Pizzafor being a gracious host and for their excellent wings. They now have two locations, 1035 Abbott Road and also 1665 Main Street

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It's another edition of The Podbag today on Talking Buffalo and Patrick Moran is responding to your questions, comments and takes primarily about the Buffalo Bills, including Patrick hammering home that everything should be on the table for the Bills defense, not just a prominent edge rusher.

It's certainly understandable why the Bills adding a game changing type of edge defender is the central point of almost any Bills conversation. Their inability to get after the quarterback has hurt them greatly over the course of several recent playoff elimination losses. Improving there absolutely should and has to be at the forefront for general manager Brandon Beane. However, Patrick outlines why having just one guy isn't enough and the Bills should be targeting at least two prime time level defenders that will cost plenty and explains why everything should be on the table for the unit, including adding a second outstanding corner to pair alongside Christian Benford and/or a top end safety like a Javon Holland.

Also, Khalil Shakir signed a four-year extension with Buffalo this week and Patrick has plenty of thoughts on that. Was he their top priority because he re-signed first? Patrick doesn't think so.

That plus continued talk about the 2024 draft class needing to be better, Dorian Williams being considered a "miss" after his first season, the Buffalo Sabres showing some fight in them and plenty more.

Major props to Talking Buffalo sponsor, Sonny Red’s at 1841 Abbott Road in Lackawanna, just minutes from Highmark Stadium. We consider them THE most underrated spot for wings, pizza and other great food in Western New York plus it’s a great place to drink and have a great time.

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