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WATCH: Josh Allen names his top-three chicken wing spots in Buffalo

WATCH: Josh Allen names his top-three chicken wing spots in Buffalo

The buffalo wing has been a fascination for the city of Buffalo, NY since its invention in 1964 at the Anchor Bar.

We hear the debate all the time: ‘Who has the best chicken wing in Buffalo?’

Well, that’s subjective. But if we took the answer from the man with perhaps the most influence in Buffalo, Josh Allen, then people may listen.

Watch as Allen lists his top three chicken wing spots on Eric Wood’s “Centered on Buffalo” podcast:

WATCH: Bills’ Josh Allen explains inspiration for teammate handshakes

WATCH: Bills’ Josh Allen explains inspiration for teammate handshakes

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is known for his highlight plays on the field. He’s also known for having fun.

Allen’s handshakes are the definition of fun and he and his teammates have them down to a science. It’s tough to tell how many handshakes he has exactly. There are too many to count.

How does one guy remember so many handshakes?

Allen explained what goes into the handshakes on Eric Wood’s “Centered on Buffalo” podcast:

Bills’ Micah Hyde goes into detail on his neck injury with Eric Wood

#Bills’ Micah Hyde goes into detail on his neck injury with Eric Wood:

Neck injuries are always serious. Whether you’re a football player or are employed in any walk of life.

Safety Micah Hyde said if he returns to the NFL it’s only going to be with the Buffalo Bills but he has yet to decide if he’s going to retire.

Hyde appeared on the Centered in Buffalo Podcast with Eric Wood and discussed what he’s currently thinking. Hyde did not announce any choice he has made, but he did go into detail what the issue is… and with the perfect host.

Wood had to abruptly retire from football because of his own neck injury in 2016.

The two had a candid conversation on Hyde’s injury in the clip below:

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Bills’ Connor McGovern explains being confused with other Connor McGovern (video)

It happens:

Connor McGovern plays on the Buffalo Bills… but also the New York Jets.

The player on the Bills offensive line is now a center, too. Who else it? The Jets’ McGovern.

Speaking of all those comparisons, the Bills center joined the Centered on Buffalo Podcast with Eric Wood and explained how many in the NFL actually do confuse the two. On one occasion, a Jets coach once called the Bills O-lineman by mistake making for a very awkward conversation.

That and more can be found in the clip below:

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Former Bills OL Eric Wood on why the Bills are tough in the preseason (video)

Former #Bills OL Eric Wood on why the Bills are tough in the preseason (video):

Not only does Eric Wood know a lot about football, he knows a lot about the Bills.

Despite retiring from the NFL, he hasn’t gone far.

Wood is the color analyst on the team’s radio network for games throughout the year.

On the Bills’ current preseason, Wood said during a segment on the team’s television show, One Bills Live, that he can see a different, better team in recent years… especially during the preseason. Wood thinks this Bills roster is a deep one.

“They have a lot of guys with experience,” Wood said.

For more from Wood, see the attached One Bills Live clip below:

Eric Wood named ‘Legend of the Game’ for Bills vs. Steelers

Eric Wood named ‘Legend of the Game’ for #Bills vs. #Steelers:

Eric Wood never went far.

Wood was forced to retire after the 2017 NFL season due to a neck injury. Soon after, he ended up joining the Bills’ radio broadcast team.

On Sunday, his relationship with the team is being taken to the next level. Wood was named the “Legend of the Game” for Buffalo’s Week 5 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers:

Prior to kickoff, Wood will be one of the first ones out of the tunnel at Highmark Stadium. He’ll pump Bills Mafia up just ahead of the opening kick and team introductions.

Wood is just as excited to be honored.

“It’s special for me to be a Legend of the Game, and it’s quite an honor,” Wood said via the team’s website. “I’m back for each and every home game doing the radio broadcast for the Bills. So when there’s a home game, I get to see the Legend of the Game and it’s always great connecting with those guys.”

Get to your seats early to see Wood’s acknowledgement.

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Eric Wood approves of Bills’ decision to sign O-line coach Aaron Kromer

Eric Wood approves of #Bills’ decision to sign O-line coach Aaron Kromer:

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The Buffalo Bills have made one former player happy with their decision to bring Aaron Kromer back as their offensive line coach.

Former Bills center Eric Wood took to his social media account via Twitter and saw the news on Monday. Kromer had been tabbed as the Bills’ next O-line coach.

His reaction speaks for itself.

Wood very much approves of Buffalo’s decision to hire Kromer, who returns to the Bills after coaching Wood in Orchard Park in 2015 and 2016:

As referenced, Wood would know first hand what it feels like to work under Kromer. Because of that, it makes sense as to why Wood approves as well.

During his two seasons in Buffalo previously when Rex Ryan was head coach, the Bills led the NFL in yards rushing both years Kromer coached the O-line.

Playmakers have their say in such totals, but the offensive line clearly plays a big part.

Wood’s point about Ken Dorsey could hold some weight, too. As a former offensive coordinator himself, he knows a thing or two about being an OC.

Kromer is replacing Bobby Johnson, who left the Bills and joined the New York Giants as their offensive line coach.

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Bills players of past & present celebrate AFC East title

Buffalo Bills alumni, players react on Twitter to AFC East title win.

From Josh Allen to Jim Kelly, the guys who’ve dawned the red, white and blue of the Buffalo Bills were celebrating on Saturday. After their 48-19 beat down of the Denver Broncos, all of the above were happy to yell from the mountain tops the the Bills are the 2020 AFC East champs.

Check out some of their social media reactions to the title win below:

RB Fred Jackson

QB Jim Kelly

Team owner Kim Pegula

LB Darryl Talley

LB Cornelius Bennett

RB Thurman Thomas

WR Steve Tasker

P Brian Moorman

OL Jon Feliciano

OL John Fina

LS Reid Ferguson

S Micah Hyde

LB Lorenzo Alexander

S Jordan Poyer

QB Josh Allen

WR James Lofton

DL Fred Smerlas

OL Eric Wood

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Bills players of past & present celebrate AFC East title

Buffalo Bills alumni, players react on Twitter to AFC East title win.

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From Josh Allen to Jim Kelly, the guys who’ve dawned the red, white and blue of the Buffalo Bills were celebrating on Saturday. After their 48-19 beat down of the Denver Broncos, all of the above were happy to yell from the mountain tops the Bills are the 2020 AFC East champs.

Check out some of their social media reactions to the title win below:

RB Fred Jackson

QB Jim Kelly

Team owner Kim Pegula

LB Darryl Talley

LB Cornelius Bennett

RB Thurman Thomas

WR Steve Tasker

P Brian Moorman

OL Jon Feliciano

OL John Fina

LS Reid Ferguson

S Micah Hyde

LB Lorenzo Alexander

S Jordan Poyer

QB Josh Allen

WR James Lofton

DL Fred Smerlas

OL Eric Wood

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Report: Steve Tasker to replace Eric Wood on Bills radio broadcast

Update to the Buffalo Bills’ radio broadcast team ahead of the 2020 regular season.

The NFL is going to attempt to play a regular season in 2020 despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in place. While the Bills will be part of that routine, the color analyst for the team’s radio broadcast will not.

Former player Eric Wood currently wears a few hats in the broadcast world, from his podcast, What’s Next with Eric Wood, to his college football duties covering the ACC for ESPN. But the Buffalo News reports that all of these duties don’t mix well with COVID-19.

Steve Tasker is evidently replacing Wood on the team’s radio broadcast for next season. That’s because Wood, who lives in his hometown of Louisville, won’t be allowed to travel due to coronavirus travel restrictions in place. Tasker will join play-by-play broadcaster John Murphy during game broadcasts.

When, and perhaps a much bigger word… if… COVID-19 travel restrictions allow it, Wood would re-join the team’s broadcast during the season.

Tasker previously worked as a national analyst for CBS Sports for 21 years because that came to an end after last season, which led to his current role: the full-time host on the team’s weekday radio and television show,One Bills Live.

Because of the strong COVID-19 protocols put in place by the NFL, such as daily testing of players among other precautions being taken, players and coaches are allowed to travel from state-to-state for games. Broadcasters do not fall under this category, however, they’re not scheduled to travel with the team early in the season, either.

It was reported earlier this offseason that the Bills’ radio broadcast would do their jobs from the team’s facility in Orchard Park, even when the team travels. Even so, Wood wouldn’t be in a position to travel back-and-forth consistently to do so because of current New York State restrictions. Keeping broadcasters doing their jobs at home is a tactic that Major League Baseball first put in place during their regular season.

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