Podcast appearances and mentions of Brandin Cooks

Discussion covers the shifting landscape of NHL contracts following the Leo Carlsson offer sheet and the Sabres' status quo offseason. They analyze the USMNT's disappointing loss to Belgium, comparing it to heartbreaking Bills losses, while examining systemic issues in youth sports development. The segment concludes with a look at Josh Allen's Olympic flag football aspirations and Brandin Cooks' potential return to Buffalo. 02:11 - Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet 06:42 - Salary Cap Structure Changes 11:54 - Sabres Offseason Status Quo 16:48 - Krebs and Giroux Scenarios 21:49 - USMNT Belgium Loss Analysis 26:40 - Bills and USMNT Parallels 32:24 - Youth Soccer Talent Gaps 38:34 - Oilers Three-Goalie System 43:35 - Goalie Development Logic 48:53 - Youth Sports Pay-To-Play 55:36 - Scouting Myths and Skill 01:00:38 - Allen Olympic Flag Football 01:08:28 - Olympic Risks and Rewards 01:13:55 - NFL Global Commercial Strategy 01:20:21 - Brandin Cooks Buffalo Interest 01:25:01 - Receiver Room Competition 01:29:40 - Coleman and McDermott Details

Aaron Quinn from Cover One joins Bulldog to discuss how Jim Leonhard's aggressive blitzing and creative secondary looks could transform the Buffalo Bills defense. They also evaluate the potential impact of offensive weapons like DJ Moore and Brandin Cooks on the team's depth and scoring ability.

Should the Bills sign Brandin Cooks eight now before training camp full 586 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:50:58 +0000 B7h8MnamnUgb29hfh141FkCjPKVTE83k sports Schopp and Bulldog sports Should the Bills sign Brandin Cooks eight now before training camp Sports talk should be entertaining and informative, which is why Schopp and the Bulldog control the WGR 550 airwaves every weekday from 3-7 p.m. Chris "The Bulldog" Parker bleeds Buffalo and is as passionate about the Sabres and Bills as any listener to our radio station. Mike Schopp keeps the callers in line while dishing out his unique perspective and opinions, and creating on-air fantasy drafts of anything from favorite candy and meats, to actors, presidents and bands. Bills reporter Sal Capaccio appears daily on the show covering every move the team makes like nobody else!The top-notch weekly guests include:Mondays (DURING FOOTBALL SEASON) at 4 p.m. - Buffalo Bill, Eric WoodSabres general manager Kevyn Adams (DURING HOCKEY SEASON) - 5:30 p.m.Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. - Sports betting media specialist Evan Abrams from The Action NetworkTogether for 10 years, Schopp and the Bulldog are the No. 1 most listened to talk show in all of Western New York.On Demand Audio is presented by Northwest Bank. For What's Next. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodc

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Sneaky Joe, Owen Parker, and Joe Cali examine Sean McDermott's reported fury following a controversial loss to the Broncos, focusing on the officiating process. They also analyze the statistical performance of Brandin Cooks and discuss the disciplinary reasons behind Keon Coleman's benching. 02:20 - Broncos Officiating Controversy 04:40 - McDermott's Process Frustration 10:29 - Receiving Corps Evaluation

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They analyze the coaching transition from Sean McDermott to Joe Brady and Jim Leonhard, debating whether a new team culture can elevate Buffalo to a championship. The conversation explores roster construction, receiver depth with Brandin Cooks, and the specific playmaking needed to overcome past playoff failures. 01:02 - Bills Coaching Changes 04:54 - Roster Building Concerns 07:19 - Brandin Cooks Debate 17:15 - Super Bowl Expectations 23:04 - Playoff Execution Analysis

Joe DiBiase discusses the potential return of Brandin Cooks to the Buffalo Bills after the receiver expressed interest in providing veteran leadership. They analyze roster competition among Khalil Shakir and Josh Palmer while debating the necessity of adding depth to avoid past mid-season desperation. The conversation also explores the surge in soccer interest following high World Cup ratings and previews guest appearances from Marty Biron and Nick Mendola to cover the Sabres and Christian Pulisic's injury. 01:10 - Baseball's Weirdest Food Trends 07:22 - Soccer Ratings & Fandom Growth 14:38 - Brandin Cooks' Potential Return 21:12 - Bills Wide Receiver Competition 29:13 - McDermott's Broncos Controversy

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will take a deep dive into the Broncos. Could Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton each go for 1,000 yards receiving this season? Should the Broncos give Marvin Mims a contract extension? Does Mims want to stay in Denver long-term? Do the Broncos have enough depth at receiver to move on from Mims? What position group battles are the guys most interested in seeing play out during training camp? What Bronco is flying under the radar that could pop at training camp? Could Jonah Coleman be the starting running back in a playoff game? Today's "Three Count" includes the 4th of July hot dog eating contest rivaling the Stanley Cup Finals in viewership, Brandin Cooks still saying he caught the ball in the AFC Divisional round for the Bills against the Broncos, and Christian Pulisic suffering a microfracture and bone bruise in the US's loss to Belgium in the World Cup. With the news of a historic contract in the NHL coming out today, we debate how much Cale Makar's contract extension will be worth. Could he take a discount in order for the Avalanche to continue to field a competitive team? 

Nate Geary and the Bulldog analyze the Buffalo Bills' wide receiver situation and the potential for a Brandin Cooks reunion. They also address fan anxiety regarding the Sabres' need for a 'big fish' trade like Connor Hellebuyck. 01:00 - Bills Receiver Room Analysis 03:06 - Brandin Cooks Reunion Rumors 07:22 - World Cup Sports Update 07:44 - Sabres Trade Anxiety Discussion

Mike Schopp and Bulldog are joined by Sal Capaccio to analyze the Buffalo Bills wide receiver room and the potential addition of veteran Brandin Cooks. They evaluate the performance of D.J. Moore and Keon Coleman while discussing the health of kicker Tyler Bass and the upcoming punting competition. The segment wraps up with a look at the New York Yankees' recent losing streak and various MLB storylines. 02:34 - Potential Return Of Brandin Cooks 07:14 - Bills Wide Receiver Analysis 17:08 - Special Teams Position Battles 24:36 - Yankees And MLB Update

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Gene kicks off the second hour with world cup talk. Do you remember Ben McDonald & what he said? Stefon Diggs will play for which team in 2026? Booing Gary Bettman & the Stanley Cup Final? Matt Parrino joins the show to answer all of your Bills camp questions.

10:30am - Zach Jones and Derek Kramer discuss if Josh Palmer be on the Bills roster or could he be replaced by Brandin Cooks or Stefon Diggs

Zig Fracassi SiriusXM Sports & NFL Radio joins the program to react to the Myles Garrett news. He also shares his thoughts on the Buffalo Bills & the Sabres. Zig gives his picks for the NBA Finals & Stanley Cup Final as well.

Full Show Broadcast. The Browns trade Myles Garrett to the LA Rams is shocking! Gene & Tim react. Plus we have Zig Fracassi on the show in hour 2 to shares his thoughts on Garrrett, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup FInal & more.

Erik and Anthony dive into the best throws from Josh Allen in 2025-26!buffalobills #nfl #joshallen▶️ Hit subscribe for weekly X's & O's film sessions!

Matt Parrino from the Syracuse Post Standard & The Shout Podcast joins Gene to discuss the Buffalo Bills needs heading into the NFL Draft. Will the Bills stand pat at pick 26? Who could they select? Will the Bills add in free agency?

NFL wide receiver Brandin Cooks isn't just known for his speed on the field—he's also building a reputation in the cockpit. In this episode of Behind the Prop, Brandin joins us to share his aviation journey, from earning his private pilot certificate to advancing through instrument training and flying his own Cirrus SR22. What started as a curiosity quickly turned into a serious commitment to learning and mastering the craft of flying. We explore the parallels between football and aviation, including how Brandin approaches high-pressure situations, learns complex systems, and maintains discipline across two demanding environments. He also shares why he considers himself a cautious pilot, how he sets personal minimums, and what he's learned about risk management through aviation. Beyond performance, Brandin opens up about how flying has impacted his personal life—giving him a new way to connect with his family and experience freedom outside of the NFL schedule. He also discusses his passion for increasing access to aviation and why representation matters in the industry. Whether you're a pilot, athlete, or someone chasing excellence in any field, this conversation delivers valuable insight into what it truly takes to perform at a high level.

From 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' (subscribe here): Sal goes live with updates from Brandon Beane on Josh Allen's health, the possibility of still going wide receiver in the 1st round after acquiring DJ Moore, his communication with Brandin Cooks and the Bills officially exercising Dalton Kincaid's 5th year option. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' (subscribe here): Sal goes live with updates from Brandon Beane on Josh Allen's health, the possibility of still going wide receiver in the 1st round after acquiring DJ Moore, his communication with Brandin Cooks and the Bills officially exercising Dalton Kincaid's 5th year option. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' (subscribe here): Sal goes live with updates from Brandon Beane on Josh Allen's health, the possibility of still going wide receiver in the 1st round after acquiring DJ Moore, his communication with Brandin Cooks and the Bills officially exercising Dalton Kincaid's 5th year option. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Parrino from the Syracuse Post Standard & The SHOUT Podcast joins Gene to discuss the latest Bills & NFL stories from the NFL Owners meetings.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Gene covers the Buffalo Sabres, Rochester Americans & top sports stories. Matt Parrino stops in to cover all the big Bills news & findings from the NFL owners meetings. Timmy shares his terrible take.

Full Hour 2: Gene kicks off hour 2 in The Sports Bar with his top sports headlines. Joe Yerdon from Noted Hockey & Bleacher Report stops in to analyze the latest Sabres,Amerks & NHL news.

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Gene sets the tables and breaks down the latest Buffalo Bills news & notes.

Sal goes live with updates from Brandon Beane on Josh Allen's health, the possibility of still going wide receiver in the 1st round after acquiring DJ Moore, his communication with Brandin Cooks and the Bills officially exercising Dalton Kincaid's 5th year option. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the future of Tua Tagovai. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Mike Garafolo, Isaac Rochell, and Brandin Cooks debate the best division in football right now. NFL prospect Jeremiyah Love talks about the upcoming draft with Stacey Dales. Plus, Jamie's beef around having some faith in the Arizona Cardinals. Stay tuned for Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with expectations for Giants QB Jaxson Dart. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Mike Garafolo, Isaac Rochell, and Brandin Cooks discuss some proposed rule changes in the NFL. Isaac gives his Top 5 list of things that are a no-go. Plus, we hear the presser from LaVonte David, who retires after a 14 year career. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Seahawks extending Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Isaac Rochell, Brandin Cooks, and Willie Colon discuss if the Seahawks are the team to beat in the NFC East. Then they react to the Chiefs resigning Travis Kelce - are the Chiefs Super Bowl contenders again? Brandin Cooks delivers his five most underrated WRs. Stay tuned for Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Isaac Rochell, Brandin Cooks, and Willie Colon examining if Josh Allen has enough around him to make next season special? NEW GAME named after Willie Colon (Willie or Won't He): Will AJ Brown be on the Eagles next season? Will Maxx Crosby lead the NFL in sacks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gene opens the show discussing the World Baseball Classic & which Bills players will be back next season.

The Saturday Edition of the Good Morning Football Podcast looks back at Broncos CB JaQuan McMillan discussing his game changing interception against the Bills. The Breakfast Table names the players they believe will be the most impactful on Sunday. Plus, Bills WR Brandin Cooks talks about Buffalo's playoff run and the immediate changes following the season. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saturday Edition of the Good Morning Football Podcast looks back at Broncos CB JaQuan McMillan discussing his game changing interception against the Bills. The Breakfast Table names the players they believe will be the most impactful on Sunday. Plus, Bills WR Brandin Cooks talks about Buffalo's playoff run and the immediate changes following the season. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with recognizing players that have been nominated for NFL awards. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, Terron Armstead and Mike Garafolo are joined by Brandin Cooks and he talks about the Bills loss to the Broncos, the firing of Sean McDermott, and Josh Allen. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with recognizing players that have been nominated for NFL awards. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, Terron Armstead and Mike Garafolo are joined by Brandin Cooks and he talks about the Bills loss to the Broncos, the firing of Sean McDermott, and Josh Allen. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam and Andy get to the center-center-center of things by discussing the positive & negative sides of OSU's Inconsistency, testing Sam's bear knowledge, previewing a terrifying St. Mary's team, and breaking down the OBVIOUS Beaver Bias in the Brandin Cooks catch. Follow The Payton Years on X @YearsPayton

"Number 4. The coffee shop over there." The Bills were victims of "The Curse of 'Sposta." Josh Allen cried. Dion Dawkins cried. Brandin Cooks cried. And Lucy cried when Rose blew cigarette smoke in her face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s Monday NFL recap, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan break down the biggest storylines from around the league, from playoff implications to coaching drama and controversial moments. The boys start with Super Bowl predictions before diving into Bills vs. Broncos and the ongoing Josh Allen conversation, explaining why he shouldn’t be taking all the blame for Buffalo’s situation. From there, they hit Texans vs. Patriots and debate the Brandin Cooks catch-or-no-catch that had everyone fired up. Later, the focus shifts to Sean McDermott’s future in Buffalo, followed by breakdowns of Rams vs. Bears and 49ers vs. Seahawks as the playoff picture continues to take shape. The episode wraps with a classic Bussin’ debate on Mike Vrabel and a look ahead to the College Football National Championship. If you love NFL recaps, playoff talk, quarterback debates, and unfiltered football conversations, this one’s for you. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Open 1:50 Super Bowl Predictions 3:50 Bills v Broncos 9:00 Texans v Patriots 14:15 Brandin Cooks Catch Or No Catch 20:00 Josh Allen Does Not Deserve The Blame 26:15 Sean McDermott Getting Fired 41:20 Jim Beam Taste Of The Offseason 45:18 Rams v Bears 56:13 49ers v Seahawks 1:05:20 Does Vrabel Need To Cut His Piece Off? 1:06:30 #TierTalk 1:09:20 CFB National Championship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Broncos edge Bills in OT(3:00) Josh Allen's impact on Bills(12:00) Controversial & missed calls in BUF-DEN(24:00) Sean McDermott on INT ruling(28:00) More on controversial & missed calls(31:00) Bo Nix out for rest of season with broken ankle(38:00) Patriots force 5 turnovers in win over Texans(50:00) Seahawks dominate 49ers(54:00) Falcons hire Kevin Stefanski; Giants officially announce John Harbaugh as HC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich and the guys debate the controversial game-altering OT interception by Denver Broncos DB Ja'Quan McMillian who wrested the ball away from Brandin Cooks in a play many should have been ruled a catch by the Buffalo Bills WR. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the Bills fired Sean McDermott, if former Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin could be Buffalo's next head coach and where McDermott could land in his next job, and discusses the Atlanta Falcons hiring former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Green Bay Packers extending Matt LaFleur's contract, and the latest news on the NFL coaching carousel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bills/Broncos playoff game delivered a jaw-dropping moment when Ja'Quan McMillian ripped the ball from Brandin Cooks for a stunning interception. Fans are divided over whether it should have been a catch, and the ruling has sent gambling Twitter into a frenzy. We break down the play, the controversy, and the reactions from bettors and NFL fans alike. Plus, we explore the most creative ways bettors celebrate big wins and react to a recent ranking of top sports betting podcasters. Join host Jacob Gramegna with The Hammer's Rob Pizzola, Jason Cooper from The Hammer Daily, and sophisticated square Geoff Fienberg as they dive into the drama, controversy, and laughs of the week in sports betting. Expect sharp takes, bold opinions, and reactions to everything from jaw-dropping plays to the latest podcast rankings.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the NFL Divisional Round matchups, the Bills' defeat to the Broncos, Sean McDermott's dismissal as head coach, Josh Allen's mentality for the roster, Brandin Cooks' catch perspective, the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Wild, Jake Sanderson's comments calling out the Senators' goaltending and William Nylander's status for the Olympics. ESPN Hockey Analyst T.J. Oshie joins to discuss his Olympic experience, the parity in the league and the Alex Ovechkin perspective.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the controversial interception involving Jaquan McMillian and Brandin Cooks. Will the Broncos sign McMillian to a contract extension even after drafting Jahdae Barron in the first-round last year? Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and Bills AFC divisional round and Zach shares about his experiences at an all-time game. What did the guys make of Bo Nix's performance? Did Nix officially take over as the face of the Broncos and the leader of the locker room and franchise? How did the "strength" of the team perform in the Broncos' defense? How were the Broncos able overcome the size of the Bills offensive line and slow the run game down enough? How were the Broncos able to create the number of turnovers they did against Josh Allen?

Sean McVay's questionable play calls and Ben Johnson should have gone for 2. The Mets' pivot to Bo Bichette is one of many reasons to be excited. The Knicks are showing concerning signs but it's not time to panic yet. Brandin Cooks was down but that isn't why the Bills lost. Hour 2.

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Ben Maller talks about Bengals QB Joe Burrow taking a subliminal shot at Trey Hendrickson, Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb taking responsibility for his lack of focus with his career-high drops this season, the Bills adding Brandin Cooks, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kostos opens the show reacting to the Brandin Cooks signing with the Buffalo Bills. Plus, Nick explains why he thinks the 49ers ceiling is low in the playoffs.

Big Ben talks about Jalen Hurts saying that he'll never run away from holding himself accountable, the Saints releasing WR Brandin Cooks and where he should head next, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Saints releasing WR Brandin Cooks and where Cooks should go to finish out the season, Shedeur Sanders saying that he feels like "the guy" for the Browns, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.