web01.fireside.fm Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:59:00 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/tags/joe%20brady Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato are credentialed sportswriters for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. Bill has covered the Sabres for two decades and has managed his website, The Buffalo Hockey Beat, since 2012. Nick has covered the Bills since 2022 and is currently the sports editor for the Niagara Gazette and Lockport Union-Sun & Journal newspapers. We provide in-depth news and analysis on the Buffalo sports scene. Get information directly from the locker rooms and everything else you need to know from the Bills and Sabres weekly. For questions are comments, email us at buffalopressbox@gmail.com. en-us episodic In-depth Buffalo sports talk from people on the scene Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato are credentialed sportswriters for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. Bill has covered the Sabres for two decades and has managed his website, The Buffalo Hockey Beat, since 2012. Nick has covered the Bills since 2022 and is currently the sports editor for the Niagara Gazette and Lockport Union-Sun & Journal newspapers. We provide in-depth news and analysis on the Buffalo sports scene. Get information directly from the locker rooms and everything else you need to know from the Bills and Sabres weekly. For questions are comments, email us at buffalopressbox@gmail.com. no Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato buffalopressbox@gmail.com https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/109 f919ed3c-baf7-4f38-a68b-a674877dae4d Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 109 Contender or not? full Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato return from a two-month hiatus to discuss the Buffalo Bills offseason, how they have focused on value with acquisitions and why that will continue into the draft. Plus, are the Buffalo Sabres legitimate contenders and what might prevent them from being one in April. 51:00 no Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato return from a two-month hiatus to discuss the Buffalo Bills offseason, how they have focused on value with acquisitions and why that will continue into the draft. Plus, are the Buffalo Sabres legitimate contenders and what might prevent them from being one in April. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, Joe Brady, Brandon Beane, Lindy Ruff, Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Lyon, NFL, NHL, football, hockey Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato return from a two-month hiatus to discuss the Buffalo Bills offseason, how they have focused on value with acquisitions and why that will continue into the draft. Plus, are the Buffalo Sabres legitimate contenders and what might prevent them from being one in April.

]]> Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato return from a two-month hiatus to discuss the Buffalo Bills offseason, how they have focused on value with acquisitions and why that will continue into the draft. Plus, are the Buffalo Sabres legitimate contenders and what might prevent them from being one in April.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/108 f72bfd2d-5fff-432a-93fd-874c76a59fd3 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 108 Winter break full Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato The Buffalo Bills have new coordinators, so how do they fit? How does their current personnel fit? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres proved they can beat the big boys of the NHL. Will the Olympic break cool them off? 56:42 no The Buffalo Bills have new coordinators, so how do they fit? How does their current personnel fit? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres proved they can beat the big boys of the NHL. Will the Olympic break cool them off? Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Joe Brady, NFL, NHL, football, hockey The Buffalo Bills have new coordinators, so how do they fit? How does their current personnel fit? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres proved they can beat the big boys of the NHL. Will the Olympic break cool them off?

]]> The Buffalo Bills have new coordinators, so how do they fit? How does their current personnel fit? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres proved they can beat the big boys of the NHL. Will the Olympic break cool them off?

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/107 fd3a4c06-da30-4d35-af19-7ef7b3d1b2c0 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 107 Brady ball begins full Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Reactions to Joe Brady being promoted to head coach by the Buffalo Bills. Was it an uninspiring hire? Was it a slap in the face to Sean McDermott? And the Buffalo Sabres suddenly have a much higher ceiling for the postseason. 43:36 no Reactions to Joe Brady being promoted to head coach by the Buffalo Bills. Was it an uninspiring hire? Was it a slap in the face to Sean McDermott? And the Buffalo Sabres suddenly have a much higher ceiling for the postseason. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Joe Brady, Brandon Beane, Terry Pegula, football, hockey, NFL, NHL Reactions to Joe Brady being promoted to head coach by the Buffalo Bills. Was it an uninspiring hire? Was it a slap in the face to Sean McDermott? And the Buffalo Sabres suddenly have a much higher ceiling for the postseason.

]]> Reactions to Joe Brady being promoted to head coach by the Buffalo Bills. Was it an uninspiring hire? Was it a slap in the face to Sean McDermott? And the Buffalo Sabres suddenly have a much higher ceiling for the postseason.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/92 63c55f81-5026-443d-befb-30bf30af3c44 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 92 Buffalo Blues full Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato The Buffalo Bills dropped their second game in a row as the defense nears depths of ugly not seen under Sean McDermott, while the offense sputtered against the Atlanta Falcons. And the Buffalo Sabres scored two goals total in their 0-3 start. 1:07:01 no The Buffalo Bills dropped their second game in a row as the defense nears depths of ugly not seen under Sean McDermott, while the offense sputtered against the Atlanta Falcons. And the Buffalo Sabres scored two goals total in their 0-3 start. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, James Cook, Joe Brady, NFL, NHL, football, hockey The Buffalo Bills dropped their second game in a row as the defense nears depths of ugly not seen under Sean McDermott, while the offense sputtered against the Atlanta Falcons. And the Buffalo Sabres scored two goals total in their 0-3 start.

]]> The Buffalo Bills dropped their second game in a row as the defense nears depths of ugly not seen under Sean McDermott, while the offense sputtered against the Atlanta Falcons. And the Buffalo Sabres scored two goals total in their 0-3 start.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/77 8280889b-1e27-443f-85fb-cb77b8518d82 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 77 Ramping up full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Buffalo Bills coordinators Joe Brady and Bobby Babich spoke for the first time since the AFC championship loss to the Chiefs. And the Buffalo Sabres added Jarmo Kekäläinen to assist Kevyn Adams in the front office. 32:03 no Buffalo Bills coordinators Joe Brady and Bobby Babich spoke for the first time since the AFC championship loss to the Chiefs. And the Buffalo Sabres added Jarmo Kekäläinen to assist Kevyn Adams in the front office. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, Joe Brady, Bobby Babich, NFL, NHL, football, hockey Buffalo Bills coordinators Joe Brady and Bobby Babich spoke for the first time since the AFC championship loss to the Chiefs. And the Buffalo Sabres added Jarmo Kekäläinen to assist Kevyn Adams in the front office.

]]> Buffalo Bills coordinators Joe Brady and Bobby Babich spoke for the first time since the AFC championship loss to the Chiefs. And the Buffalo Sabres added Jarmo Kekäläinen to assist Kevyn Adams in the front office.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/58 87262914-399a-4bcc-81ca-9cc1397d2c75 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 58 One Buffalo, two different worlds full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato The Buffalo Bills showed themselves to be legitimate contenders while Josh Allen nears an MVP with amid a historic hot streak. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres continue to find new lows in woeful losing streak. 1:09:25 no The Buffalo Bills showed themselves to be legitimate contenders while Josh Allen nears an MVP with amid a historic hot streak. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres continue to find new lows in woeful losing streak. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Allen's recent play, the defensive struggles and a lookahead to the Patriots. Meanwhile, the Sabres continue to be horrific with seemingly no end in sight. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, Joe Brady, NFL, NHL, football, hockey The Buffalo Bills showed themselves to be legitimate contenders while Josh Allen nears an MVP with amid a historic hot streak. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres continue to find new lows in woeful losing streak. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Allen's recent play, the defensive struggles and a lookahead to the Patriots. Meanwhile, the Sabres continue to be horrific with seemingly no end in sight.

]]> The Buffalo Bills showed themselves to be legitimate contenders while Josh Allen nears an MVP with amid a historic hot streak. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres continue to find new lows in woeful losing streak. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Allen's recent play, the defensive struggles and a lookahead to the Patriots. Meanwhile, the Sabres continue to be horrific with seemingly no end in sight.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/12 9cbfdaf0-27db-4566-abdf-a4fccc79bfad Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 12 Brady Ball full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Buffalo beat reporters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Joe Brady's first game as Buffalo Bills play-caller, Josh Allen's performance against the New York Jets, a lookahead to the Philadelphia Eagles, along with Rasmus Dahlin's recent play as the Buffalo Sabres try to string together wins. 1:00:21 no Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Joe Brady, Josh Allen, Rasmus Dahlin, NHL, NFL, football, hockey https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/11 5c1f8219-7842-4394-a747-19941650c5e1 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 11 Buffalo is burning full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Ken Dorsey's firing, the decline of the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen's play and Sean McDermott's future, along with a rough patch for the Buffalo Sabres that included two blowout losses and a long-term injury to star Tage Thompson. 57:43 no Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Bills, Sabres, Josh Allen, Ken Dorsey, Sean McDermott, Joe Brady, Tage Thompson, football, hockey, NFL, NHL