Nuncha Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Your Brown Eye said: Is that Kevin Kolb? Oh wait those are stairs not a floor mat...can't be him. Edited May 14, 2019 by Azucho98 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) I thoroughly enjoyed their 3 hour discussion about whether Brady or BB should take more credit for all the Pats success. I wonder if Murphy came up with that idea in between donuts or Tasker did after he was done eating crayons. Edited May 14, 2019 by Bangarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 keep in mind this is the offseason and these guys have to run a 3 hour daily show. Imagine if you had to spend 15 hours this week talking about a rookie minicamp. Seriously, how exciting and engaging do you think you could be? It's not an easy thing to do without sounding like a schlep sometimes, as evidenced by pathetically burned-out Mike Schopp's complete disgust for his job that comes through every time he speaks (and he gets to include hockey and other sports where Tasker and Murph stick to the Bills). I remember when Tasker was a guest on the show, they get to come in with a fresh new take, different voice, new energy, former player, good insights etc. It's why Brownie and Sal are such a fun listen, they love the team and they come in with new energy. It's a lot like my wife vs my girlfriend, the poor wife doesn't stand a chance because I hafta hear her every....single...day....droning on and on about the same old minutia....blah...blah....bl--NEWMAN ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Lombardi Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) I like both Murph and Tasker. Come to think of it, I like them a lot. And I don't think the alternative names mentioned in these posts would be an improvement over the long haul. What I would rather see replaced is the duo that occupies the 3:00 to 7:00 slot. I would listen to caterwauling cats scraping their claws over blackboards before I would listen to those two. Edited May 14, 2019 by Blue on Blue 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Lombardi Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, chris heff said: I don’t think I’ve listened to anything on the radio for more than a decade. Sorry for your loss. Radio is my favorite medium by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Even more amazing is how Tasker despite his stammering, manages to keep his job as a sideline reporter for CBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Obviously, the OP has never tried to listen to The Instigators in the 2 hours before One Bills Live. Granted, Chris Brown has a much smoother delivery, but Tasker has decent insights from time to time. I wouldn't mind if Chris Brown were Murph's partner, but I enjoy the show in it's present form. Yes, I know they're all homers, but then I'm a homer too. I just run what they say through my "homer filter" if I want to get a more objective understanding of the reality of things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmr60 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 When they were going through the pre and post NFL draft shows I felt they were poorly prepared.... new little about most of the prospects. A total waste of time to listen to them. Very disappointing particularly since this is their livelihood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I enjoy the homerism in my broadcasters while watching the game. Who wants to watch a game with someone who doesn't love the team like you do? I'm a ND football fan too and watching the broadcast with Doug Flutie who seemed to despise ND in some of his comments made during the season were cringe worthy, especially when they were on the way to College football playoff.. I'll take Tasker over that any day personally.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I respectfully disagree. Yes, he’s not the most “radio polished” by any means, but I listen because he knows what he’s talking about in terms of football, has funny anecdotes about the teams I was rabid about growing up, and he doesn’t mind disagreeing with Murph to keep him honest along the way—all in all, I’ll take it for what it is. Still prefer OBL to Schopp & Bulldog. Oh, and the dude needs to get into the HOF. Will someone please get Peter King on the horn and make this happen finally? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyny13 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Tasker is a real task to listen to, he’s abysmal. Much worse than Donald Jones imo. Chris brown is by far the most informed, intelligent speaker and has his hand on the actual pulse of the team. I truly believe I would be better than Tasker. He’s all but chased me from OBD. It’s hard for me not to listen bc I’m not in the area and it’s easily accessible from the Bills app unlike the other radio shows. That being said, this is brought up in a new thread once every 2 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bills Blog Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Show is must-listen with Chris Brown. And it is embarrassing with Tasker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 it's just not interesting with two homers. the show needs an antagonist third person......mix it up a little. example when the instigators have petey, rivet AND marty on together ....its lively and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, papazoid said: it's just not interesting with two homers. the show needs an antagonist third person......mix it up a little. example when the instigators have petey, rivet AND marty on together ....its lively and fun. Peters is a natural on the medium. Amazing how much better he is than anything the football side can put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 5 hours ago, HOUSE said: I guess you guys are to young to remember Ernie Warlick Sports ....RIP my friend https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/ernie-warlick-obituary?pid=178932675 His burgers were a staple of my young boyhood. Helluva guy. RIP, Mr. Warlick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 4 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: So.... if there are a lot of posts complaining about Tasker, then MAYBE just maybe he isn't the broadcasting god you make him out to be? Everyone has a right to their opinion, and it doesn't make yours right and theirs wrong just because people post a lot about him. The way I see it, it follows the old adage if one person tells you you're drunk, and you feel fine, ignore him. If ten people tell you you're drunk, go lie down. How many have told you that you over react like a moron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joevan Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Like Tasker and his insights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Every Tasker interview starts with "Talk about....." Literally the worst way to conduct an interview. I love the show when Chris Brown or Joe B are co-hosting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 It could be worse... imagine this: "and today we have a special guest in the studio with us, Beth Mowens"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 8 hours ago, HOUSE said: I guess you guys are to young to remember Ernie Warlick Sports ....RIP my friend https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/ernie-warlick-obituary?pid=178932675 Didn't he own the Henry's burger joint on Jefferson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, the skycap said: Didn't he own the Henry's burger joint on Jefferson? Only one I knew of was on Main and Dewey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockeye Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I'd like a Chris Brown/Eric Wood show. And as soon as Fitz retires, WGR should have a radio contract in hand for him (though the national media will be clambering for him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 You forgot “and TV.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 On the surface, no radio idea could excite me more then a show all about the Bills. These two are impossible to listen to. I don’t know who is worse but they are so boring that I can’t even listen. It’s sad. Listening to people talk about the Bills is something I usually love. These two guys are worse then watching paint dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Love that show. Gives me the quick siesta I need to get me through the rest of the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Been saying it for a while.Tasker is an extremelt difficult listen. I've yelled at the radio during their show "Just spit it out Steve!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 7 hours ago, LabattBlue said: Even more amazing is how Tasker despite his stammering, manages to keep his job as a sideline reporter for CBS. I would think he must be working off notes for various players and situations, as well as a good stock of memories from his playing days. As an extemporaneous speaker, Tasker is lacking, but so too are probably 80% of us in the general public. Myself included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I can’t believe the number of times Tasker doesn’t know what down it is - or mistakes one player for another, despite the name and number on their jersey Particularly because those guys have ‘runners’ constantly handing them post-its with updated stats and everything that happened on the previous play. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) He was a great player. But he sucks on all media. If he was a sky writer he would suck. Murph is no prize either. Edited May 14, 2019 by Irv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Tasker is decent, as is Murph. His sideline reporting has improved drastically as well over the years. I'm glad to see a former Bill be successful. Its the guys on WGR I cant stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUNCH OF MULARKEY Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Steve - I get it, back when Me Jim Andre and um um Th Th umm Thurman had all the um success that we had we didn't have, um , state of the um art training facilities like these guys have today. This place is really impressive. Murph - (In background) Hhhhh....Hhhhh.........Hhhhhhh Steve - I mean I get it, I really do but the way these guys are taken care of from a training standpoint, it's a lot different than when me and um Jim and um our teams had as much success as um we did. Murph- Hhhhh.....Hhhhhhh ..... ...Hhhhhhhh Steve - Times change , I get it , now they have these um.. Ummm. Cryogenic chambers that get down to like um -547 degrees. I get it, like guys like Star LOW TOO LOW LAY can sit in these um..ya know Murph.. Um . chambers and rehab. I mean I get it, If Me Jim and um um Andre had all this stuff maybe things would have been umm different. Murph- Hhhhh....Hhhhhh....Hhhhhh 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) Yeah, he was one of my favorite players, but is quite annoying at times on One Bills Drive. Plus, half the time he sounds like he has a mouthful of food. Swallow it before you talk! Edited May 15, 2019 by Bad Things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 18 hours ago, Estro said: I kind of hesitate to write posts like this because I don't like to criticize someone that's giving an honest effort........but Steve Tasker is one of the worst radio hosts I've ever come across. He stumbles and stammers his way through a 3 hour radio show almost every show. His questions to guests are so all over the place that I sometimes feel bad for the guest having to try and navigate his ? and give a response. I think the Buffalo Bills could do a lot better, and putting feelings aside, that's something they need to upgrade. I actually like that show quite a bit more when Murph is coupled with Chris Brown......I know they're both homers, but I just think Brown is much better at orating his points. I've said this ever since he would guest host a few years back. When they announced he was the new co host I wanted to puke. He has some good stories, but he is a terrible talker. If you listen enough you get used to it, but he is brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 7 hours ago, papazoid said: it's just not interesting with two homers. the show needs an antagonist third person......mix it up a little. example when the instigators have petey, rivet AND marty on together ....its lively and fun. Murphy and Schopp would be must listen to radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I think I heard Tasker mispronounce his OWN name the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thandGoal Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 12 hours ago, fmr60 said: When they were going through the pre and post NFL draft shows I felt they were poorly prepared.... new little about most of the prospects. A total waste of time to listen to them. Very disappointing particularly since this is their livelihood. and no one said you have to listen to them... they had many guests on talking about the draft.. tasker does bring a lot to the table and people bash him and Murph once every two weeks on this site... why be a negative person and offer up some decent opinions 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGyver Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 On 5/14/2019 at 3:47 AM, Thurman#1 said: I politely disagree. IMO he's not all that smooth but he makes his points. He's an idiot IMO. Does not belong on radio or TV but somehow gets the gigs because he's an ex-player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I gotta admit I always get a good laugh when you can tell Murph is getting frustrated with the direction of some of Tasker's rants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 12 hours ago, 4thandGoal said: and no one said you have to listen to them... they had many guests on talking about the draft.. tasker does bring a lot to the table and people bash him and Murph once every two weeks on this site... why be a negative person and offer up some decent opinions What's ironic is that you have a negative opinion of his opinion, and you shared it. So does this make you a "negative person" ? The poster you quoted didn't bash anyone. He was very respectful in sharing the fact he didn't like the quality of their predraft show. What type of fairy tale land do you think this world is where people should only share positive opinions on things? Oh wait, you just shared a negative opinion. Oh the hypocrisy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 On 5/14/2019 at 1:15 AM, Estro said: I kind of hesitate to write posts like this because I don't like to criticize someone that's giving an honest effort........but Steve Tasker is one of the worst radio hosts I've ever come across. He stumbles and stammers his way through a 3 hour radio show almost every show. His questions to guests are so all over the place that I sometimes feel bad for the guest having to try and navigate his ? and give a response. I think the Buffalo Bills could do a lot better, and putting feelings aside, that's something they need to upgrade. I actually like that show quite a bit more when Murph is coupled with Chris Brown......I know they're both homers, but I just think Brown is much better at orating his points. Dont worry, some day Sal is taking over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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