Best Matthew Fairburn Podcasts (2024)

The Bills put together one of their largest rookie draft classes of GM Brandon Beane's tenure, but what do we make of the additions and how do they fit in? Joe Buscaglia goes through the roster and talks about the depth chart, potential roles, where the Bills could still look to add and much more in the post-draft episode of The Buffalo Beat! Learn…

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Strategizing the Bills pick at No. 28 1:03:34

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The 2024 NFL Draft is just two days away and the Bills' need for a wide receiver persists. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia brings in fellow Bills beat writers, Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com and ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg, to go over all the last minute strategies of what the Bills could do on Thursday and Friday night. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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It's Lindy Time again in Buffalo 49:40

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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Major domino falls with Granato's exit as crucial offseason awaits 1:21:51

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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To move up or not to move up, and how high? 49:09

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With the draft only a week away, what the Bills will do in the first round is at the top of everyone's mind. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over all the scenarios with WGRZ Sports Director Jon Scott as the draft continues to creep closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Teeing up the offseason 1:24:22

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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Stefon Diggs is gone. Now what? 1:07:58

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The Bills made a massive move, sending away their top WR Stefon Diggs to the Texans, along with a pair of Day 3 picks and brought back a 2025 2nd round pick. Where do they go from here? Joe Buscaglia takes your questions in our Diggs trade live room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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After Skinner's milestone night, the focus shifts to his future fit 1:04:41

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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Can the business case be made to keep the bench boss? 57:33

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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As Sabres get pulled from the playoff push, an offseason idea becomes top of mind 51:05

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Send us a Text Message. Forget that Edmonton drubbing. There's a little runway left, and for now anyway, the Sabres can (mathematically) keep the playoff dream alive... Kris and Matthew, however, are still being realistic about the expected outcome. Have the Sabres really gotten better at handling the pressure per Don Granato's claims, or did they …

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Roster reset of the Bills mini-reset 53:30

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With free agency beginning to slow down, Joe Buscaglia takes a deep look at the state of the Bills roster, what their offseason moves in 2024 signaled, where things could be going with the 2024 NFL Draft, and some interesting ideas to ponder along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Can the Sabres do something that has never been done before? 1:08:12

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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2024 Bills free agency 54:11

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The new league year begins Wednesday, March 13, so just a few hours ahead of old contracts expiring and new contracts getting signed, Joe Buscaglia takes all your Bills questions on another live room episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Meaningful March? A motivated Sabres group begins a huge three-game stretch 42:55

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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In comes BO, out goes KO: Recapping the trade deadline 51:41

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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Follow-up to Matthew's chat with Kevyn Adams 48:49

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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2024 Bills offseason primer 51:04

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With the NFL Scouting Combine beginning next week and the league just announcing the salary cap on Friday, Joe Buscaglia takes all of your most pressing Bills questions in the newest live room episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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On saluting, team toughness, and not packing it in 1:29:05

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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Pregame special as Power-less Sabres take on the Kings 23:36

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Send us a Text Message. In a quick hit pre-game broadcast ahead of Sabres-Kings, Kris and Matthew discuss the Owen Power injury news and the expected defensive pair shuffling that could take place in his absence. As will be the norm, Kris and Matthew touch upon the Sabres potential activity at the trade deadline. What does "Sabres are looking for h…

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Mittelstadt chatter heating up? 39:54

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Send us a Text Message. Kris and Matthew get together prior to the Sabres matinee against St. Louis to discuss the Casey Mittelstadt chatter and touch upon the team's performance when the pressure is on versus off...By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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Another injury hole to fill as Sabres enter a busy stretch 1:08:36

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Send us a Text Message. We just talked about how to fill the Jack Quinn void. Now we talk about the opportunity others are going to get in the final 30+ games with Mattias Samuelsson out for the remainder of the season. Related: are the injuries a valid reason for the Sabres not meeting this season's expectations? The lack of experienced depth coul…

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Next man up: Filling the Jack Quinn void as the trade deadline nears 1:02:58

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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West not best as Sabres begin trip 1:07:46

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Send us a Text Message. Ahead of the late start in LA, Kris Baker and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn catch up on all things Buffalo Sabres following a disappointing effort in Anaheim. The coaching situation is a hot topic in Sabreland with the clock ticking as new lines combos are unveiled for their matchup with the Kings Kris makes a bet with a f…

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The Bills fall short again... now what? 55:21

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Even with a home playoff game against the Chiefs, the Bills fell short in the divisional round for a third straight year, and their once promising 2023 season is now over. Joe Buscaglia takes a look at what went wrong in the game, and then has a big picture discussion about where the Bills go from here with the challenges they'll face in the 2024 o…

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Bills-Chiefs, Round 3 1:01:26

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The Bills are in the divisional round for a fourth straight season, but just as it has been the past two playoffs, an AFC powerhouse stands in their way. Joe Buscaglia takes all your Bills-Chiefs questions in this week’s live room episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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"Mr. January" seizing control in the crease? 58:16

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Send us a Text Message. Kris Baker and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn catch up on all things Buffalo Sabres. Editors note: In this episode, Kris had the timeline of events incorrect leading up to the Sabres' drafting Kassian, McNabb, and Foligno (thank you to listener Koda), but he feels his overarching point still stands! Also in this episode....…

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Allen's performance should have the Bills thinking big 50:32

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Even through several defensive injuries throughout the game, quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills put the Steelers away 31-17 to advance to the divisional round for a fourth straight season. Joe Buscaglia takes a big picture look at what Allen's performance and current playing level could mean for the Bills, along with how all the injuries could im…

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State of the Sabres: Snowed In Edition 1:14:45

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Send us a Text Message.By Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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Bills vs Steelers playoff preview 38:29

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The Bills fight to get to the postseason is over, but now they’ll begin their Super Bowl quest against the Steelers in a potentially miserable weather game. Joe Buscaglia takes all your questions in this week’s live room episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Bills have a humongous opportunity as No. 2 seed 45:14

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After a roller-coaster game against the Dolphins, the Bills won their fifth straight to capture the AFC East and the No. 2 seed in the conference. Joe Buscaglia takes you through the game, and why this playoff campaign may be one of the best chances the Bills will ever have under Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Everything is on the line in Miami 45:55

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The Bills face what possibly could be a make or break Week 18 matchup against the Dolphins. And to get you ready for the matchup, Joe Buscaglia brings you his weekly pregame live room episode taking all your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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