Circling the Wagons - For Buffalo Bills Fans
Tablefuls of wings, endless optimism (and blue cheese). Circling the Wagons is a Buffalo Bills podcast where we dissect and recap the games, celebrate the wins, and maybe cry a little in the losses…. All with a healthy dose of Bills Mafia humor. Featuring interviews with Bills legends, table-breaking news, player breakdowns, entertaining discourse (that inevitably unravels into pop culture references and anecdotal tangents,) this is your one-stop shop for all things Buffalo Bills. Pull up a barstool with Nate, Mike, and Jon, as we talk Bills for the common fan. Circle the Wagons, Listen Now, and Go Bills!
Episodes

8 hours ago
8 hours ago
In this episode, we dive into the recent NFL draft selection made by the Buffalo Bills, who have picked cornerback Max Hairston from Kentucky in the first round. This choice has sparked discussions among fans, especially since Hairston wasn’t a widely speculated choice for the first round. However, his impressive attributes, such as a towering height of 6'1" and a blazing speed of 4.28, make him a promising addition to the Bills' defense.
We explore how Hairston fits into the team’s strategy, potentially starting opposite Christian Benford. Despite concerns regarding his prior shoulder injury and tackling skills, the Bills coaching staff is confident in his ability to develop into a reliable player. With the excitement surrounding his energetic presence and versatility in both zone and man coverage, fans are optimistic about his future contributions on the field.
Join us as we analyze the potential impact of Hairston’s arrival, discuss the next steps in the draft, and speculate on the opportunities the Bills are looking to address in the upcoming rounds. Whether you’re tuning in for the player evaluations or predictions for the draft continuation, this episode has you covered with all things Bills. Listen now & Go Bills!

3 days ago
3 days ago
In this episode of Circling the Wagons, host Nate and co-host John discuss the Buffalo Bills' upcoming NFL draft. With less than two days to go, they cover a range of topics including the team's 30th overall pick, prospects, rumors, and ideal draft scenarios. They provide insights into voluntary workouts, recent signings like Truda White, and how these moves might impact draft decisions. The duo also delves into safety and cornerback prospects, the Bills' defensive needs, potential late-round gems, and the possibility of trades. Join the passionate discussion as they outline their hopes for the Bills' draft strategy and potential new additions to the roster. Listen now & Go Bills!
00:00 NFL Draft Countdown: Buffalo Bills Overview
00:50 Draft Day Excitement and Expectations
01:12 Buffalo Bills' Draft Needs and Rumors
02:38 Cornerback Signing and Impact on Draft Strategy
08:39 James Cook's Absence and Running Back Dilemma
13:15 Linebacker Rumors and Defensive Needs
30:04 Draft Strategy: Trading Up or Down?
36:45 Offensive Line Depth and Draft Strategy
39:02 Day Three Draft Prospects: Wide Receivers
41:41 Day Three Draft Prospects: Guards and Linebackers
48:18 Mock Draft Scenarios and Analysis
01:01:57 Draft Day Dream Scenarios
01:05:05 Final Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Buffalo Bills Draft Needs: DE/EDGE & WR Targets for 2025 Day 1 & 2
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
In this episode of the 'Circling the Wagons', we talk about potential draft prospects for the Buffalo Bills targeting two key positions: DE/EDGE and WR prospects on Day 1 & 2 of the NFL Draft. The show highlights candidates like James Pierce Jr., JT Tuimoloau, Braden Swinson, Ayo Manor, Jayden Higgins, and Savion Williams, analyzing their fit for the Bills. The episode also delves into the team's strategy for the upcoming NFL draft, including potential trade scenarios and positional needs. Tune in for a comprehensive look at who might be joining the Buffalo Bills and how they can impact the team. Listen now and Go Bills!
01:01 Draft Prospects and Team Needs Discussion
03:32 Draft Strategy and Potential Trades
10:07 Defensive End Prospects Analysis
14:27 James Pearce Jr. - Top Defensive End Prospect
23:51 JT Tuimoloau - Second Round Prospect
27:38 Bradyn Swinson - Day Two/Three Prospect
31:46 Drafting Defensive Ends: Strategy and Predictions
32:18 Double Dipping in the Draft: Defensive Positions
35:38 Wide Receiver Draft Prospects: Traits and Analysis
38:06 Evaluating Top Wide Receiver Candidates
44:51 Draft Strategy: Balancing Needs and Picks
56:29 Unique Draft Prospects: Hidden Gems
59:26 Final Thoughts and Listener Interaction
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Buffalo Bills Draft Needs: CB & DT Targets for 2025 Day 1 & 2
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
In this episode of the 'Circling the Wagons', we talk potential Buffalo Bills CB and DT prospects on Day 1 & 2 of the NFL Draft. First, we discuss the Christian Benford extension news, Stefon Diggs signing with the Patriots, we finalize the Big Board of Bills Needs, and go into lots of Draft talk including what type of players at each position we're looking for the Bills to draft, and much more! Listen now and Go Bills!
01:51 Buffalo Bills Free Agency Recap
03:22 Draft Needs and Prospects Discussion
03:40 Contract Extensions and Player Retention
07:18 Stefon Diggs' Surprising Move
08:39 Analyzing the Bills' Biggest Draft Needs
16:52 Top Cornerback Prospects for the Bills
30:45 Defensive Tackle Prospects Overview
33:58 Kenneth Grant: Top Defensive Tackle Prospect
37:22 Tyliek Williams: Ohio State's Defensive Powerhouse
39:57 Alfred Collins: Texas' Defensive Giant
42:47 Desmond Watson: The 464-Pound Phenomenon
48:44 Bills' Draft Strategy and Player Extensions
55:11 Closing Thoughts and Listener Engagement
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Bills Free Agents SUSPENDED & Diggs Return to Buffalo???
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
In this episode of the 'Circling the Wagons', we discuss Buffalo Bills Free Agency with Justin from The Wandering Buffalo Podcast. We discuss the 6 game suspensions for newly acquired free agents Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi for PED's. We talk about the 1st week of Free Agency for the Bills, the biggest needs moving forward (and into the Draft), the rumors of Stefon Diggs and a possible reunion with Buffalo - would it make sense, would it and should it happen, and for what cost, and much more! Listen now and Go Bills!
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Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Buffalo Bills Free Agency Frenzy - Good, Bad, or Mid?
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
In this episode of the 'Circling the Wagons', we discuss the Buffalo Bills Free Agency so far, the players they've extended, the players they've signed, players they've released/traded, and the players they've let sign with other teams. We talk about our grades for Brandon Beane overall so early, our favorite moves, our least favorite moves, if the Draft happened tomorrow, what position would we pick in the 1st round (ie- what is the biggest need left on the roster), what kind of players we're still looking for in free agency, where we think players like Joey Bosa, Michael Hoecht, Josh Palmer and Darrick Forrest could fit into the depth chart, and much more! Listen now and Go Bills!
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Buffalo Bills - Looking Backward & Forward
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
In this episode of the 'Circling the Wagons', we discuss the dominating Super Bowl Win by the Philadelphia Eagles over the Kansas City Chiefs-- would the Bills have fared better than the Chiefs against the Eagles, and what do the Eagles have that the Bills don't currently have? We also discuss Josh Allen deservedly winning the NFL MVP award, Matthew Smiley being fired from his Special Teams Coordinator role, James Cook's potential contract holdout drama, our Big Board of Bills needs, and much more! Listen now and Go Bills!
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Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Buffalo Bills Loss to the Kansas City Chiefs: The Aftermath
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
In this episode of the 'Circling the Wagons', we discuss the Buffalo Bills' AFC Conference Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs 32-29 a week later. We do a general post mortem on why the Bills lost, what contributed to that loss (besides officiating), whether we'll watch the Super Bowl or boycott it, what the Bills could've done differently, and where that leaves Buffalo as an organization in the future. We also talk about future needs for the Buffalo Bills and what positions they should actively look at pursuing in Free Agency and the Draft in the coming months. Where do we go from here? A lot to digest as we continue through the 5 stages of grief. Listen now and Go Bills!
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Monday Jan 20, 2025
Revenge Quoth the Bills, Beat Ravens 27-25, Face Chiefs in AFC Championship
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
In this episode of the 'Circling the Wagons', we discuss the Buffalo Bills' Divisional Playoff Victory against the Baltimore Ravens 27-25, as they advance to the AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes. We talk about the Bills' stopping Derrick Henry, creating turnovers against the Raven's offense and Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen taking what the defense was giving him while not turning the ball over, Mark Andrews' 2 mistakes, officiating, the Bills' postseason bounces in their favor they've had so far and hope to have going forward, how much money would you pay for Super Bowl merch if the Bills were to actually win one, & much more!
We discuss our general thoughts on the game, stats of the game, plays of the game (Sweet Sassy Molassy & Gettysburg), who goes on our Wall of Fame and who goes on the Wall of Shame (and turn to Twitter for some great reaction from our followers). Listen now and Go Bills!
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Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Bills Beat Broncos 31-7, Advance to Divisional Round vs. Ravens
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
In this episode of the 'Circling the Wagons', we discuss the Buffalo Bills' Super Wild Card Victory against the Denver Broncos 31-7, as they advance to the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson. We talk about the Bills' slow start, the run game, Josh Allen against a really good Broncos' Defense, aggressive coaching by Sean McDermott, a lack of a pass rush by the Bills' Defense (or was there?), Ty Johnson's incredible TD catch, the questionable officiating, if Josh Allen should win the MVP over Lamar Jackson & much more!
We discuss our general thoughts on the game, stats of the game, plays of the game (Sweet Sassy Molassy & Gettysburg), who goes on our Wall of Fame and who goes on the Wall of Shame (and turn to Twitter for some great reaction from our followers). Listen now and Go Bills!
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