TGAF: Tim Graham And Friends
by Tim Graham
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.
Episodes
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TGAF: Bills D gets Lamar Jackson test; Sabres shift from Hellebuyck to Larkin
"Tim Graham And Friends" by CTBK discusses what's in store Sunday for the Bills' struggling defense and how the Sabres have evolved from the Connor Hellebuyck non-trade to the Dylan Larkin potential trade. Homage has Starter gear in stock for the fall weather! Get discounts and support "TGAF" by...
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TGAF: How many more buttons can Lindy Ruff push? Bills playing down to expectorations
On this edition of "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK, as fans and media argue what the Sabres' main problem is, how much responsibility does Lindy Ruff bear for not having things working better? Also, how the Bills are revealing their character under rookie head coach Joe Brady and...
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TGAF: Sabres first impressions raise old concerns; Bills already on verge of AFC East statement
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK explores what the Sabres might have revealed about themselves in Thursday night's opener, previews the Patriots-Bills matchup and muses about Highmark Stadium's earth, wind and fire (and water) problems. Click here to support "TGAF" and get great...
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TGAF: Chargers trap game? Khalil Mack's weird legacy; Sabres are here
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK looks into the Bills' possible trap game against the 0-2 Chargers, Khalil Mack's weird legacy and the Sabres' season that opens next week. STARTER jackets are BACK at Homage! Support "TGAF" and get discounts with this link: homage.sjv.io/0GKorP
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TGAF: Bills, Joe Brady open 2026 with big, bad Texans test
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK digs into the Bills-Texans opener, the latest on Highmark Stadium's field concerns, Sabres prospects camp and UB fist-pumping its way into Pitbull Stadium. SUPPORT "TGAF" WITH BILLS GEAR AT HOMAGE. Follow this link for sweet discounts:...
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TGAF: Bills field of screams; NHL legend Jeff Rimer on Jarmo, Lindy and a Helleybuyck rumor
Legendary NHL broadcaster Jeff Rimer joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to discuss his new memoir, "It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This: Unforgettable Calls and Unexpected Turns in Life." Rimer shares insight on Sabres leaders Jarmo Kekalainen, John Davidson and Lindy Ruff and...
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TGAF: Bad grass, grinding Bass and other Bills preseason observations
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK digs into Highmark Stadium's disconcerting grass, how Tyler Bass' recovery from sports hernia surgery is or is not affecting his accuracy and observations from the Bills-Browns joint practice and preseason game.
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TGAF: Stadium disappointments, Bills preseason opener, Sabres reveal EBUG
Support "TGAF" by shopping for licensed Bills gear at homage.sjv.io/7XOKgd ... "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK tells you all about Sabres emergency backup goaltender Jack McNaughton, previews the Bills' exhibition opener and explores whether complaints about the new Highmark…
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TGAF: Bills back on the field as off-field gaffes continue
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK reviews the soggy first two days of Bills training camp, the absurd Nickel City uniform launch and other picture postcards. Score traditional Bills merch, such as this Rich Stadium beauty, and support "TGAF" by shopping at Homage:...
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TGAF: Does Patrick Kane fit in Buffalo? Gene Kershner talks World Cup, GBSHOF
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK welcomes the Big K, Gene Kershner, to talk World Cup, horse racing and the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Plus, Jonah and Tim break down whether Patrick Kane's skeletons will matter if he signs with the Buffalo Sabres. Support "TGAF" while...
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TGAF: PSLs dividing Bills fans; O.J. Simpson's removal continues to be a story
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK explores the ongoing controversy over the Bills' decision to exclude O.J. Simpson from their Family Circle landmark and how PSLs have become suddenly divisive between the haves and have-nots. Support "TGAF" by shopping for Bills, NFL, NBA, MLB, WWE...
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TGAF: Sabrespalooza make a buncha moova! O.J. Simpson excluded from new stadium
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK digs into all of the Buffalo Sabres' recent roster moves, including trades, extensions, draft picks and front office maneuvers. And more to come soon. Support "TGAF" while shopping Homage's line of Buffalo Bills and NFL gear: homage.sjv.io/7XOKgd
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TGAF: Can Joe Brady yank the leash? Is Zach Benson Buffalo's No. 2 fan fave?
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK explores how much of a players' coach Joe Brady will be and whether Zach Benson ranks behind only Josh Allen in Buffalo sports popularity. Support "TGAF" while shopping Homage's line of Buffalo Bills and NFL gear: homage.sjv.io/7XOKgd
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TGAF: Bills offseason is boring so far, and that's just dandy
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK updates Bills offseason workouts, Sabres fans hate-watching the Stanley Cup Final and SUNY Niagara winning the NJCAA D-III World Series. Please support the show while shopping Homage's line of Buffalo Bills and NFL gear: homage.sjv.io/7XOKgd
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TGAF: Josh Allen turns 30; how loudly is the clock ticking?
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK checks the clock on Josh Allen, discusses his football card that just sold for $1.35 million and gives updates from Bills OTAs and the Sabres' season-ending news conferences.
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TGAF: Could this be Lindy Ruff's farewell? Nasty 2026 Bills schedule ahead
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK wonders if the Sabres' magical, breakthrough season might be satisfying enough for Lindy Ruff to ride into the coaching sunset. The Bills 2026 schedule starts hard and ends harder. You can support "TGAF" and shop for sweet T-shirts, hoodies and more...
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TGAF: Can Sabres rebound in Montreal from Game 2 flop?
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK examines the Buffalo Sabres at another reset heading on the road for Game 3 and takes a look at Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp. You can support "TGAF" and shop for sweet T-shirts, hoodies and more from our partner, Homage! Click this link and…
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TGAF: Buffalo culture pervasive in Sabres-Bruins series; Bills' backfill roster in draft
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK digs into the Sabres-Bruins entering Game 6, all the Buffalo culture that has colored the series and how Bills football boss Brandon Beane handled the NFL Draft.
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TGAF: Brandon Beane patiently waits to draft; Sabres find traction against Bruins
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK discusses Brandon Beane's decision not to make a first-round draft pick again and the Sabres taking a lead in their series against the Bruins.
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TGAF: Sabres seeking stride at finish line; Mike MacDonald new Bona coach
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK digs into the Sabres' identity entering the playoffs, Bills mock drafts and new St. Bonaventure men's basketball coach Mike MacDonald.
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TGAF: Would a Steinbrenner approach push Bills over hump? Mike Vaccaro on The Boss and the Bonnies
New York Post sports columnist Mike Vaccaro joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to talk about his new book, "The Bosses of the Bronx: The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner." The St. Bonaventure grad also discusses the future of the Bonnies' basketball...
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TGAF: Bills free-agency review; Mark Schmidt leaves Bona; Sabres on the warpath
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK reviews the Bills' first moves in free agency, St. Bonaventure basketball coach Mark Schmidt's departure and a Sabres hiccup along the warpath.
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TGAF: Why do Bills keep bringing up Josh Allen's contract? John Wawrow on Olympic hockey coverage
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK explores the apparent Saintsification of the Buffalo Bills, updates on the local hoops scene entering March Madness and welcomes Associated Press reporter John Wawrow to talk about his experience covering hockey at the Winter Olympics.
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TGAF: Biils at combine; why U. of Michigan is begging off Buffalo
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK explores Bills-related storylines at the NFL Scouting Combine, the idling Sabres' as the Olympic break nears its end and why the University of Michigan doesn't want to come to Buffalo. Plus, Tim has trouble sorting out the Irish.
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TGAF: Bills GM Brandon Beane taking a national media beating
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK explores the dramatic media shift against Bills GM Brandon Beane, an update about WGR 550-AM and how a bad betting tip led to a deeper discussion about college beat writers and gambling insiders.
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TGAF-bombs: We'll know more about Bills transformation when we reach effing free agency
"Tim Graham And Friends" discusses hate watching the Patriots, the Sabres' unstable week, the Bills' new coordinators and when we'll start to know how much they will morph.
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TGAF: How much should a coach swoon over his QB? Sabres talking Stanley Cup
"Tim Graham And Friends" reviews Joe Brady's introductory news conference at One Bills Drive and Sabres forward Alex Tuch's forceful statement about playing for the Stanley Cup.
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TGAF: Do you trust the Bills to hire the right head coach?
"Tim Graham And Friends" examined Wednesday's disastrous news conference, what we learned about the Bills' decision to fire Sean McDermott -- and what we did not.
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TGAF: Electric City, come alive ... Jeff Glor on high-wattage Bills, Sabres
Big-J journalist Jeff Glor joins "Tim Graham And Friends" to discuss his white-hot Sabres and his Bills on their run to the Super Bowl.
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TGAF: Is Sean McDermott REALLY in trouble? Sabres stay hot
Is Sean McDermott REALLY coaching for his job this weekend? "Tim Graham And Friends" examine a national journalism phenomenon and sort through the fact and hot-takery on McDermott's job status. Plus, Tim and Jonah discuss the volcanic Sabres and whether it's OK to feel like they've finally…
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TGAF: Give Kevyn Adams credit? Bills hopes and farewell to The Ralph with Joe Lozito
Hall of Fame "F" Joe Lozito joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to discuss Super Bowl hopes, the closing of Rich Stadium, James Cook's quest for the rushing title, the Sabres' 10-game win streak and how much Kevyn Adams truly deserves.
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TGAF: Should Bills lean into health or sharpness for playoffs? Sabres streak to seven
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK examines how the Bills should handle their final two regular-season games as they ramp up toward the playoffs and whether Sabres coach Lindy Ruff has done enough to cement his job for the rest of 2025-26.
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TGAF: Lindy Ruff next? Sabres shakeup might not be over
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK CPA's and business consultants looks at the Sabres in the aftermath of GM Kevyn Adams' firing and what it means for coach Lindy Ruff. Plus, a preview of the Bills' potential trap game against the Browns.
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TGAF: Wolves finally arrive at Kevyn Adams' door; Patriot Way back too soon
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK sees the smoke signals coming from KeyBank Center about Kevyn Adams' tenure coming to an end as Sabres general manager. Plus, can the Bills stop the Patriots from winning the AFC East on Sunday? Las Vegas thinks so.
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TGAF: Darius Slay snubs Bills -- with fallout
"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK examines Darius Slay's refusal to join the Bills, the loss of Ja'Marcus Ingram and the fallout. Plus, a preview of Saturday afternoon's intriguing St. Bonaventure at UB basketball game.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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