TGAF: Tim Graham And Friends

Tim Graham is a senior writer for The Athletic. He previously worked for ESPN, the Buffalo News, Palm Beach Post and Las Vegas Sun. He's also an NFL analyst for WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo. He says he'll write a novel someday, but I don't believe him.

TGAF: Josh Allen a marked man against Steelers; Sabres yak up a bone

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK digs into a bad week for Buffalo sports. A week after his worst beating, Josh Allen gets to face the Steelers without both starting tackles. The Sabres looked good for a while, and then they lost two straight uggos. After a promising start, UB football lost its third game in a row.

11-29
52:19

TGAF: Bills and Sabres wake TF up; should Keon Coleman play Thursday?

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK looks at the revived Bills and Sabres, whether Keon Coleman should remain in street clothes Thursday night and a couple big local hoops games.

11-18
49:34

TGAF: Shawne Merriman on Bills approaching 'best to never get there' status

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK welcomes former Chargers and Bills pass rusher Shawne Merriman to talk about Josh Allen/Philip Rivers and Sean McDermott/Marty Schottenheimer comparisons as the best to never get there. Tim and Jonah Bronstein discuss the Sabres' latest woes and University at Buffalo men's basketball at a somewhat surprising 3-0.

11-13
51:47

TGAF: Bills post-deadlne letdown in Miami? Sabres spin their wheels

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK explores the Bills' post-trade-deadline psychology, the Sabres' inability to gain traction and University at Buffalo football/basketball notes.

11-07
43:52

TGAF: Why the Chiefs want to eliminate James Cook and let Josh Allen try to beat them

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK considers how a Bills loss to the Chiefs will hurt more than a victory would feel good, the Sabres' steadily improving outlook and the University at Buffalo football losing its relevancy.

10-31
01:03:34

TGAF: How does Terry Pegula operate among NFL owners? Author Ken Belson, plus Sabres fun

The Sabres are fun to watch all the sudden! Plus, author and New York Times reporter Ken Belson joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to discuss his book, "Every Day is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut."

10-23
01:08:14

TGAF: How the Bills went from Super Bowl faves to stoking fans' fears

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK reflects on the wobbling Bills on their bye week and the Sabres' failure to launch.

10-16
48:42

TGAF: How Bills can run the table and Sabres make playoffs

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK dares to consider the Bills going unbeaten at home to clinch the No. 1 seed and the Sabres doing just enough here, there, everywhere to improve and end reach the playoffs for the first time in forever.

09-26
34:29

TGAF: How the Bills escaped a humiliating loss to the Dolphins

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK CPAs and business consultants digs into the Bills' surprisingly tight victory over the Dolphins on Thursday night and previews the University at Buffalo's glorious opportunity the next three weeks.

09-19
48:47

TGAF: Bills no longer favored at home against Ravens, 'Hard Knocks" sucked

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK explains how the Bills have fallen from favorites to home underdogs Sunday night against the Ravens. Plus, a look back at the feeble "Hard Knocks" series and University at Buffalo's home opener Saturday against St. Francis.

09-05
57:00

TGAF: How Bills built their 2025 roster; Greatest games in The Ralph's history

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK returns with a look at all the Bills' roster moves this week, University at Buffalo's opening football game and how The Athletic chose the greatest 25 games played at The Ralph.

08-29
01:07:55

TGAF: Andrew Siciliano talks 'Hard Knocks,' Bills camp and Browns QBs

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK welcomes "Hard Knocks Podcast" host and Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano to talk about the shows taking place in Buffalo and Cleveland and his loathing of+ sports movies.

08-15
56:18

TGAF: James Cook's leverage, Bills to watch Saturday

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK takes stock of the Bills as they break training camp at St. John Fisher University and prepare for their lone home preseason game Saturday against the Giants.

08-08
56:05

TGAF: Bills roster getting wrung out; what naming rights mean to Sabres' future

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK dishes on the first week of Bills' training camp and delves into the KeyBank Center naming rights extension.

07-30
39:01

TGAF: Florina Altshiler breaks down Max Hairston lawsuit; Sabres schedule

Legal expert Florina Altshiler returns to "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to analyze the sexual-assault lawsuit against Bills first-round draft choice Maxwell Hairston. Jonah and Tim also discuss 716 Day, the Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 schedule release and some interesting updates on the local college basketball schedule.

07-16
01:38:41

TGAF: Bills reaching into Toronto as Canadians draw a line; RIP Frank Layden

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK digs into Tim's recent story about the Bills and the NFL navigating a tricky Canadian border. Plus, reflections on the late Frank Layden and Niagara University hoops.

07-10
59:07

TGAF: Joe Mesi on the Third Franchise, getting off the mat and Jake Paul's world ranking

Former No. 1 heavyweight contender Joe Mesi joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to talk about his career, the state of boxing and Jake Paul's world ranking. Tim and Jonah talk about the pro soccer stadium saga and what the Sabres are doing -- or not doing -- as the NHL offseason gets busy elsewhere.

07-03
01:03:59

TGAF: Your best/worst post-Buffalo champions; GPT nightmares

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK examines the best and worst Buffalo pros who went on to win world championships elsewhere. Plus, Tim shares his recent experiences with obnoxious ChatGPT.

06-21
01:26:38

TGAF: Bills season swings on Cook, Coleman, Kincaid; Small-time Sabres

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK reviews Bills minicamp storylines, most notably James Cook, Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid. Plus, why are the Sabres' using the Bills' facilities for the NHL Draft?

06-13
01:03:53

TGAF: How did Kevyn Adams cut the line and stay there? A conversation with Matthew Fairburn

Matthew Fairburn joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to talk about his deeeeeeeeep dive into how Kevyn Adams became the Buffalo Sabres' GM and has kept the job despite five years of failure.

06-05
01:30:21

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