With Bills training camp just around the corner, Patrick Moran is joined by Chris Ostrander of the Instigator Podcast and Two in the Box for a summer edition of Buffalo sports “True or False.”
Patrick and Chris discuss whether the 2026 season is truly do-or-die for the Bills, the pressure facing Josh Allen, and whether Buffalo can finally turn years of playoff heartbreak into a Super Bowl appearance. They also evaluate James Cook, DJ Moore, Keon Coleman, Stefon Diggs, Terrel Bernard and Buffalo’s chances of winning the AFC East.
The conversation later turns to the Sabres, including Connor Hellebuyck trade speculation, Jiri Kulich’s opening-night status, Sam Carrick’s role and the possibility of Patrick Kane coming home. They finish with two “Keep Two, Cut Two” debates featuring dream Bills road trips and legendary American hockey players.
Key Takeaways
- Every remaining season of Josh Allen’s prime carries enormous championship pressure.
- Buffalo’s roster remains talented, but postseason success may hinge on making one or two decisive plays.
- Chris expects strong seasons from James Cook and DJ Moore but remains skeptical about Keon Coleman’s impact.
- A Connor Hellebuyck trade appears unlikely unless Buffalo improves its offer.
- Patrick Kane reportedly has interest in Buffalo, but the Sabres may need another roster move first.
Chapters
Times are approximate because the supplied transcript did not contain usable chapter markers.
- 00:00 — Introduction and the idea of a Sabres fan convention
- 10:00 — Is this a do-or-die season for Buffalo?
- 22:00 — Bills True or False
- 41:00 — Sabres roster and trade questions
- 53:00 — Keep Two, Cut Two
Be sure to follow Chris on X at @2ITB_Buffalo and check out the Two in the Box blog in addition to the Instigator Podcast.
Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve.
The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear!
Please be sure to subscribe to Talking Buffalo on the audio side, even if you usually watch the show via YouTube. Several of the links to follow Talking Buffalo can be found right here.
Also if you’re not yet subscribed to Talking Buffalo on YouTube, please do so and be sure to hit the LIKE button on the videos, it really helps with the algorithm!
♦♦♦♦♦
Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast
Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack
Twitter: @PatrickMoranTB
Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social
Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB
Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast