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Joe Marino brings the most comprehensive analysis and commentary on the Buffalo Bills with the Locked On Bills podcast. From film breakdowns, to analytics, to the hot stories surrounding the Bills, Joe (@TheJoeMarino) is the go-to source for all things Bills football. Daily, we explore the entire NFL calendar from free agency, to the draft, through training camp, and preview/review each game on Buffalo's NFL schedule. Listen to Locked On Bills, part of the Locked On Podcast Network, to be the most educated Bills fan you can be. #BillsMafia #GoBills #NFL #Bills @TheJoeMarino @LockedOnBills

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NFL Free Agent offensive players Buffalo Bills ...
The Buffalo Bills enter NFL Free Agency with the need to add more to the supporting cast around Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs. On today's episode, Joe Marino details nearly 50 players that would make sense for the Buffalo Bills target with the legal tampering period opens next week. From power backs to slot receivers and backup quarterbacks to starting offensive linemen, we cover it all!
37 min
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Gap Narrowing? Checking in on Buffalo Bills AFC...
While the Buffalo Bills are gearing up for a run at a fourth consecutive AFC East Division Championship, the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and New England Patriots are developing offseason plans to prevent that from happening. On todays episode, Joe Marino examines the dynamics of each AFC East rival entering the offseason. Does Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle present the biggest threat to the Bills? Can Robert Saleh find the quarterback needed to complement the outstanding defense already in place that features Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams with bright young offensive players in Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall? Can Bill Belichick find the right support for Mac Jones and narrow the gap?
34 min
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Testing Sean McDermott's year 3 take: Breakout ...
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott met with the media at the NFL Combine and offered several comments about Year Three being a defining season for players in the NFL. On today's episode, Joe Marino puts that to the test by examining what players have proven in Year Three under Sean McDermott and considering what Gregory Rousseau, Spencer Brown, Boogie Basham and Tommy Doyle can prove in 2023.
36 min
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Leslie Frazier out as as Buffalo Bills DC, Clue...
The Buffalo Bills announced that Leslie Frazier will not continue as the defensive coordinator in 2023 among several other coaching staff changes. On today's episode, Joe Marino reflects on coaching announcements in addition to what Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott said at the NFL Combine. Did Beane or McDermott offer any clues about the future of Gabriel Davis, Tremaine Edmunds, Ed Oliver or James Cook?
31 min
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The Truth about the Buffalo Bills Defensive Lin...
The Buffalo Bills believe in rotating defensive linemen, but how does the frequency of the rotation compare to the rest of the NFL? Should the Bills lean on more snaps from the likes of Ed Oliver, Von Miller and Gregory Rousseau? On today's episode, Joe Marino breaks that down in addition to a host of Herd Mentality items including Bijan Robinson, Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Bobby Wagner, Tremaine Edmunds and more!
30 min
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Has Leslie Frazier run his course as Buffalo Bi...
The Buffalo Bills continue to produce statistically excellent defenses under coordinator Leslie Frazier but time and time against, the unit lets the team down in critical games. Is it time for a change to who is directing the likes of Von Miller, Tremaine Edmunds, Micah Hyde and Matt Milano? On today's episode, Joe Marino evaluates the performance of Leslie Frazier, special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley and Sean McDermott.
32 min
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The Buffalo Bills Salary Cap Situation Entering...
As the Buffalo Bills continue to acquire and pay talent like Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and Von Miller, the salary cap gets tighter and Brandon Beane has to get creative with manipulating the cap so he can maximize his opportunity to improve the roster in NFL free agency and the NFL Draft. Can the Buffalo Bills bring back Tremaine Edmunds or Jordan Poyer? What is Devin Singletary's market going to look like? What can the Bills do with Ed Oliver? On today's episode, Joe Marino is joined by Greg Tompsett of Cover 1 to fully examine the Buffalo Bills salary cap situation entering the offseason. The tough questions are all tackled on today's episode!
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Processing the Buffalo Bills 2022 Season Throug...
The Buffalo Bills entered the 2022 NFL season with the expectation of winning the Super Bowl but the team came up short of that goal. In the aftermath of the disappointing playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, processing the result has been challenging for Bills Mafia, especially given the recent commentary of Stefon Diggs. On today's episode, Joe Marino is joined by former OT John Fina to share a players perspective on the 2022 Buffalo Bills season.
34 min
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Assessing Ken Dorsey's First Season as Buffalo ...
Discussing the performance of Ken Dorsey in his first season as the Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator leads to a wide range of takeaways. On today's episode, Joe Marino evaluates his performance and shares how the offense must be different in 2023.
34 min
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What if Buffalo Bills Move on From Tremaine Edm...
With free agency approaching and the Buffalo Bills salary cap flexibility being fairly tight, it’s fair to consider if Tremaine Edmunds will be back? On today’s episode, Joe Marino dives into that possibility in addition to a host of other items including rookie contributions, yards after catch, restructures and more!
32 min
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How the Buffalo Bills Can Improve From Within I...
The Buffalo Bills have plenty of players who either haven't reached their full potential or circumstances limited their impact in 2022, leading to the possibility of a greater impact in 2023. But what about the players on the decline? On today's episode, Joe Marino examines the Buffalo Bills roster and identifies which players have room to improve, who is maxed out and what players are on the decline.
36 min
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Creating Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane's Offse...
With over 20 unrestricted free agents, limited cap space and the need to upgrade certain areas of the roster, Buffalo Bills' GM Brandon Beane is entering a challenging offseason. On today's episode, Joe Marino creates Beane's to-do list.
30 min
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Should the Buffalo Bills Prioritize Tremaine Ed...
The Buffalo Bills are facing a challenging offseason with limited resources, making every decision critical. On today's episode, Joe Marino considers whether the Bills should extend Tremaine Edmunds at the expense of offensive help among a host of other topics.
40 min
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Is This the End of Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde ...
Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde developed into an elite safety tandem for the Buffalo Bills when they signed with the team ahead of the 2017 season. Was 2022 the last year they will be under contract together? On today's episode, Joe Marino concludes the 2022 performance review series with a deep dive into the dynamics of the safety position.
29 min
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Kaiir Elam, Tre'Davious White and the Buffalo B...
The Buffalo Bills suddenly have flexibility at cornerback in ways that hasn't be the norm in recent years. So how does it all work together? On today's episode, Joe Marino continues the performance review series with discussion centered around Kaiir Elam, Tre'Davious White, Taron Johnson and the Buffalo Bills cornerback situation.
29 min
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Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds and Buffalo Bills...
The Buffalo Bills have an outstanding duo at linebacker in Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds but what does this look like moving forward? Will the Bills extend Edmunds? What does the depth look like? The performance review series continues today with the focus being on the linebackers.
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Massive Decisions Looming for Buffalo Bills at ...
The 2022 Buffalo Bills performance review series continues with a discussion centered around the defensive tackles. How did the group of Ed Oliver, Daquan Jones, Jordan Phillips and Tim Settle fare in 2022 and what is the outlook for 2023? On today's episode, Joe Marino breaks it all down.
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Buffalo Bills Pass Rush Was Never Same Without ...
The Buffalo Bills received a major boost to the pass rush with the arrival of Von Miller and that impact was severely missed after his season-ending injury. On today's episode, Joe Marino continues the performance review series by examining Gregory Rousseau, AJ Epenesa, Boogie Basham and Shaq Lawson in addition to Miller.
27 min
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Does Gabriel Davis Limit the Buffalo Bills Offe...
Much has been made about the supporting cast of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, including some discussion on how Gabriel Davis fits into the scheme. On today's episode, Joe Marino shares his thoughts on how Davis' skill set impacts what the Bills offense looks like considering the volume of targets that went his way in 2022 in addition to host of other Herd Mentality items.
29 min
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Upgrading Interior Offensive Line Should Be Hig...
The Buffalo Bills need to find better guard play in front of Josh Allen. On today's episode, Joe Marino assesses the performance of the interior offensive line in 2022 and discusses the offseason dynamics of the position group.
25 min
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Is Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown the Right Off...
There are plenty of questions about how the Buffalo Bills have supported Josh Allen. On today's episode, Joe Marino examines Dion Dawkins, Spencer Brown and the offensive tackle situation around the franchise quarterback.
29 min
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How Buffalo Bills Need To Develop Wide Receiver...
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs continued to deliver elite production for Josh Allen, but the rest of the group missed the mark in some areas. On today's episode, Joe Marino continues his 2022 performance review series with the wide receivers taking center stage.
27 min
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Did Buffalo Bills Get Enough From Dawson Knox i...
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox validated his 2021 breakout season with another strong campaign in 2022, but was it enough? On today's episode, Joe Marino continues the performance review series, focusing on the tight ends and specialists.
30 min
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Assessing Buffalo Bills DL Investments, Coordin...
The listeners take control of today's podcast by submitting Bills' questions and takes for Joe Marino to react to.
30 min
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James Cook, Devin Singletary, Nyheim Hines & th...
The Buffalo Bills have enjoyed the contributions of Devin Singletary for four seasons but his contract is set to expire. Should the team bring him back? What type of impact can James Cook and Nyheim Hines make moving forward? What is missing from the current group? Joe Marino continues the performance review series today with the running backs taking center stage.
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