{"podcast":{"title":"Buffalo Plus: A Buffalo Bills podcast","slug":"buffalo-plus-a-buffalo-bills-podcast-472818","podcast_index_feed_id":472818,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SINCL4140657051","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/buffalo-plus","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3f53b4d0-61ee-11f0-87ab-5b40f199a125/image/0a76f7ba310a4781bf4fe12d182c03d9.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Buffalo Plus","episode_count":432,"summary":"Get in-depth Buffalo Bills coverage with the Buffalo Plus team of Mike Catalana, Jenna Cottrell, Dan Fetes, and former Bills All-Pro safety Micah Hyde. With over 40 years of combined experience on the Bills beat, this WNY team delivers exclusive insight, behind-the-scenes information, and insider access to the locker room and the field. Also, Micah Hyde shares his insights following 11 seasons in the NFL including seven with the Bills. Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @BuffaloPlus on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T02:20:04.304331+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buffalo-plus-a-buffalo-bills-podcast-472818"},"episode":{"title":"JOSH ALLEN and Starters TO PLAY in BILLS Preseason OPENER vs Panthers","slug":"josh-allen-and-starters-to-play-in-bills-preseason-opener-vs-panthers","published_at":"2026-08-14T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buffalo-plus-a-buffalo-bills-podcast-472818/josh-allen-and-starters-to-play-in-bills-preseason-opener-vs-panthers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buffalo-plus-a-buffalo-bills-podcast-472818","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SINCL5849914243.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SINCL5849914243.mp3","summary":"Joe Brady says that 'healthy' starters will play Saturday in the Bills preseason opener against the Panthers. Should starters play in a preseason game? We analyze the risks to player availability for week one and debate the strategy. This discussion breaks down the ongoing argument regarding preseason starters. We examine the tension between getting players game-ready and the desire to protect them from injury before the regular season begins. If you are curious about how coaching staffs balance these priorities, this breakdown offers clear insights into the decision-making process. We specifically look at the arguments for keeping key players out of preseason game matchups entirely. By weighing the benefits of live reps against the potential for season-altering injuries, we evaluate what is actually best for a team's week one success. This conversation provides a comprehensive look at the modern approach to roster management during the exhibition schedule. Subscribe for weekly NFL strategy breakdowns, and comment below whether you think starters should see the field in the preseason. 0:00 Preseason Philosophy and Team Bubble Wrap 1:53 The Plan for Saturday's Preseason Opener 4:24 Concerns and Hopes for the Offensive Line 7:01 Defensive Dominance and Standout Performers 10:48 The Importance of Film Study and Accountability 16:01 A Solemn Promise: Avoiding Preseason Overreaction Your home for coverage of the Buffalo Bills. For links to all our coverage and the Buffalo Plus Store: https://www.flowcode.com/page/buffaloplus Don't forget, you can also catch all our episodes on your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://www.flowcode.com/page/buffaloplus Buffalo Plus MERCH: BuffaloPlusStore.com","meta_description":"Joe Brady says that 'healthy' starters will play Saturday in the Bills preseason opener against the Panthers. Should starters play in a preseason game? We…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1363,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/buffalo-plus-a-buffalo-bills-podcast-472818/episodes/josh-allen-and-starters-to-play-in-bills-preseason-opener-vs-panthers/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buffalo-plus-a-buffalo-bills-podcast-472818/josh-allen-and-starters-to-play-in-bills-preseason-opener-vs-panthers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}