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Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald have a playful discussion as they run through a series of hot topics surrounding the Bills before training camp in Rochester at the end of July. Mark and Katherine discuss position battles, players to watch and share their thoughts on some players they have been able to speak to before preparation for the 2024 season begins.  The PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso’s Pizza.

Let’s talk about the Bills opponents in the AFC East. The Dolphins hope to reset on defense and the Jets hope Aaron Rodgers can get through a season while the Patriots hope a new regime will bring them more than a few wins. No matter the opponent, the AFC East will be a tough place for the Bills to play in 2024. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald look at the challenges ahead as the Bills try to stay on top.  Mark and Katherine start the podcast with a look at some post mini camp questions the Bills must answer. Plus, Katherine takes a closer look at the Bills emergency response team as they prepare for several different scenarios during games and practices. The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso’s Pizza.

Mini camp is winding down and training camp is still weeks away. This may be a quiet time in the NFL but there is plenty to learn when you take a closer look at the players taking part in OTA’s. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald have been at One Bills Drive for the practice sessions and tell us who stood out and what you should be aware.  Plus, Mark and Katherine tell us who they think might exceed expectations this coming season and how new Defensive Coordinator Bobby Babich is learning from head coach Sean McDermott.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza.  

Let's try something different! Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald play a game show style segment of rapid-fire questions on the Buffalo Bills and what to expect this season. They cover position battles, player expectations and predict the Bills 2024 win total. Should you take these predictions to the bank? Probably not. They are fun to talk about though!  In addition, Mark and Katherine share thoughts on the OTA's and the new look wide receiver group.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

The Buffalo BIlls plan on using rookies in key positions in 2024. That makes rookie minicamp even more important for the team. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald take a closer look at Keon Coleman and the entire 2024 draft class.  Mark and Katherine also share who they are looking forward to seeing during offseason workouts and how the 2024 schedule could play a role in dertermining who wins the AFC East.  The PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. 

The Buffalo Bills traded Stefon Diggs to Houston and that means we have plenty to talk about with the NFL Draft approaching. This episode, Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss the reasons behind the Diggs trade, what it all means for the Bills offense and how the team will approach the draft. Mark and Katherine tell you about players to know in the draft and what Bills general manager Brandon Beane might do in the first round. 

With the major free agency moves behind us, Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss how the Buffalo Bills took an unsentimental approach to the process as they get under the cap and reshape the team for 2024. Plenty of familiar faces on both sides of the ball will not be back with the Bills next season.  Mark and Katherine share what they like, what surprised them and what to look for as the offseason continues with the draft in April.

Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald are in Indianapolis for the NFL combine. While speaking with members of the upcoming draft class, they also spoke to Bills General Manager Brandon Beane about the roster decisions he must make this offseason. Mark and Katherine also discuss who will call the defensive plays next season and take a closer look at the needs the Bills must address at the upcoming draft.

Sean McDermott's coordinators will be younger next season as the team will go with Joe Brady on offense and Bobby Babich on defense. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss what this means for the Bills and if Babich will actually call plays on defense.  Plus, with Katherine in Las Vegas, we look at the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and 49ers and Katherine and Mark discuss the chaos of Super Bowl week.   

The Bills season once again came to an end in the divisional round of the playoffs and now management must move forward after the loss to the Chiefs. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald look at how GM Brandon Beane plans on addressing the offseason and keeping the Bills competitive. In addition, Mark and Katherine look at the rising talent on the Bills roster and how the Defensive side of the team will look different once the 2024 training camp starts in the summer.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza.

The playoff matchup Bills fans have been waiting for is finally here. The Bills will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the divisional round. What will this game look like now that Patrick Mahomes and crew must leave Arrowhead and travel to Western New York? Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald preview the matchup and give you several things to watch for on Sunday. In addition, Mark and Katherine discuss the Bills depleted defense and the massive challenge they will face against Mahomes and the Chiefs offense. Plus, Just how good was Josh Allen in the wild card round and can he keep it going? The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso’s Pizza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five straight wins at the end of the regular season have the Bills heading to the playoffs as AFC East champs once again. Mark Gaughan and Katherine Fitzgerald discuss what went right for the Bills and how they can keep things going in the post season.  Plus, we take a closer look at the "Josh Allen experience." The quarterback was able to lead his team to victory in Miami but there were some questionable decisions by Allen in the first half.  Also, Mark and Katherine discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers and explain why they pose a threat when they play the Bills on Sunday in Orchard Park.  The Buffalo News PlayAction podcast is fueled by Picasso's Pizza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.