Murphy Out at One Bills Live - Brown and Glab to Replace

[MJS]

25 minutes ago, mjd1001 said:

I like Brown also.

 

Glab I won't call useless. I don't mind her thoughts and I think she is good at her job....just her voice..it is hard to listen to.  I KNOW that isn't 'politically correct' to say, but honestly after hearing her for more than 5 or 10 minutes I turn the channel, usually to 590 out of Toronto. Its not what she says..or that she is  woman...just her voice is hard for me to listen to.

I guess for me it's that she doesn't have much experience with pro football or the Bills. She seems to know a little about college ball. She does research beforehand, but you can tell that's the extent of her knowledge. She pulls a few stats and talking points but doesn't have the ability to go off the cuff and really dig in to football topics. I don't care about her voice that much.

 

Of course, Murphy didn't know X's and O's, but he had like 50 years of pro football and Buffalo Bills experience, so he could lean on historical knowledge and bring up old games and players. Plus he worked with the Bills so long he knew a lot of the players, coaches, and front office personel on a first name basis. He had a ton of connections and could get great guests on the show.

 

Brown knows the X's and O's better than Murphy and also has a lot of experience with the Bills and has years of inside knowledge of players, coaches, etc. He also does his homework and pays attention to the other teams throughout the league. He looks at analytics. I also enjoy his random rants. So I think he'll do a good job.

 

Tasker is just kind of the puppy dog that says and does strange things, but he has inside knowledge of the 90's Bills and broadcasting experience so he can bring some insights sometimes. Just don't know what Glab brings to the table. It will take her years to get up to par.

Edited May 22, 2020 by MJS

[njbuff]

At first, I thought this thread was about Trent Murphy being released. ?

[LeGOATski]

7 hours ago, Clutchwarfare said:

Foxy

Really?

 

Give Murph highlights, a skirt, and heels and I'm sure he looks great, too...

[Chas56]

If you don't expect OBL to be anything other than a media arm of a pro sports organization, then it is just fine with Murph and whoever. It will never have direct, overt criticism of the team, but then, we don't get that anyway because reporters are afraid of losing sources/guests. (We don't handle it well anyway - see Sully and Sal Maiorana) I'll take it at face value that Murph was wanting more free time. Brown will be fire, and I'll give Glab a shot. She's so new it's hard to know what she will become. Tasker's thing has been getting old. He really doesn't do prep very much. He relies on that '90s connection, which means little to today's team or game. Props to him for day gone by, but it's time to move on.

[Phil The Thrill]

8 hours ago, MJS said:

 

I think you are mistaken. There are a few loud posters who don't like Brown (the same ones who never listen to the show anyways because they think it is propaganda) but most DO like him.

 

He does his homework and knows the team in and out. He is fairly knowledgeable about other teams in the NFL. His takes on players and coaches are generally sound, unlike Murphy sometimes or especially Tasker. He pays attention at practices and events and reports good insight.

 

He is a homer and focuses on the positives, but I'm not going to fault someone for liking the Bills and not focusing on the negatives. There are PLENTY of radio shows that bash the Bills and ignore the good things about them.

 

And I don't know what this obsession is with asking "hard ball" questions in press conferences, like it should be a journalist's job to anger and trip up those who they are interviewing. This is football, not politics. It's entertainment. Coaches are so guarded I don't really think it matters what they are asked.

we’ll have to agree to disagree.  I don’t enjoy listening to Chris Brown and won’t be tuning into One Bills Live.

 

As I explained, I don’t feel he offers enough and I don’t care for his delivery.  He’s just not interesting.  Also with some many nuanced NFL topics, it’s annoying to hear someone so heavily biased.  Keep in mind, in the past he sung the praises of moves like hiring Dick Jauron or drafting CJ Spiller.  
 

Also fans want reporters to ask the questions they want to know - not about the Bills defensive line rotation.  
 

So much for “the best locally”

[Chandler#81]

3 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said:

we’ll have to agree to disagree.  I don’t enjoy listening to Chris Brown and won’t be tuning into One Bills Live.

 

As I explained, I don’t feel he offers enough and I don’t care for his delivery.  He’s just not interesting.  Also with some many nuanced NFL topics, it’s annoying to hear someone so heavily biased.  Keep in mind, in the past he sung the praises of moves like hiring Dick Jauron or drafting CJ Spiller.  
 

Also fans want reporters to ask the questions they want to know - not about the Bills defensive line rotation.  
 

So much for “the best locally”

As usual, your input is ridiculous. Take your meds.

[Steptide]

I like listening to brown over Murph personally, even though both can be die hard Homer's at times. 

[Reks Ryan]

I live out of town and enjoy listening to the OBL podcast to get updates on the Bills.   I'll never complain about too much Bills talk.   But if I'm running a radio station, there's no way I keep that as 52 weeks a year 3 hours a day show.   It gets stale and boring.   They need to be more flexible to talk about the hot topics of day.   I don't see Chris Brown and certainly not Maddy Glab as much of an upgrade.   Listening to Maddy Glab everyday will get old fast.

 

Murph and Tasker are OK, but they offer little  intrigue or unique perspective.   That show is way better when there is a guest on.    I agree with some with some that Murphy was better when he was younger.   Trying to find the silver lining in all those losing years from the Bills has taken a toll.   Still miss Van Miller   There was a truly excellent play by play guy. 

 

 

[Turbo44]

They should give Sal C. More time on the air. I think he’s excellent. Knowledgeable without the air of superiority. I couldn’t take listening to Tasker and Murphy anymore. I never liked the tangents schopp and whatever his name is went off on but actually have liked them lately 

[fansince88]

16 minutes ago, Reks Ryan said:

I live out of town and enjoy listening to the OBL podcast to get updates on the Bills.   I'll never complain about too much Bills talk.   But if I'm running a radio station, there's no way I keep that as 52 weeks a year 3 hours a day show.   It gets stale and boring.   They need to be more flexible to talk about the hot topics of day.   I don't see Chris Brown and certainly not Maddy Glab as much of an upgrade.   Listening to Maddy Glab everyday will get old fast.

 

Murph and Tasker are OK, but they offer little  intrigue or unique perspective.   That show is way better when there is a guest on.    I agree with some with some that Murphy was better when he was younger.   Trying to find the silver lining in all those losing years from the Bills has taken a toll.   Still miss Van Miller   There was a truly excellent play by play guy. 

 

 

We are in a year that there is nothing to talk about. They spent the first 15 minutes talking about the weather.  That all said, I enjoy the show because they actually like the Bills and have real good guests on.

[RiotAct]

2 hours ago, LeGOATski said:

Really?

 

Give Murph highlights, a skirt, and heels and I'm sure he looks great, too...

Oh thanks for that mental image

[Phil The Thrill]

2 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

As usual, your input is ridiculous. Take your meds.

What meds?   
 

Calling Chris Brown “the best” is more ridiculous than anything I ever wrote

Edited May 23, 2020 by Phil The Thrill

[dezertbill]

Tried watching an interview with Glab and BB and I had to turn it off.  She is just too annoying to listen to.  I guess I won't be listening on her days

[bbb]

5 hours ago, Chas56 said:

If you don't expect OBL to be anything other than a media arm of a pro sports organization, then it is just fine with Murph and whoever. It will never have direct, overt criticism of the team, but then, we don't get that anyway because reporters are afraid of losing sources/guests. (We don't handle it well anyway - see Sully and Sal Maiorana) I'll take it at face value that Murph was wanting more free time. Brown will be fire, and I'll give Glab a shot. She's so new it's hard to know what she will become. Tasker's thing has been getting old. He really doesn't do prep very much. He relies on that '90s connection, which means little to today's team or game. Props to him for day gone by, but it's time to move on.

 

How about something in the middle of this state sponsored radio - and total aholes Sully and Sal M?  

[Chandler#81]

2 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said:

What meds?   
 

Calling Chris Brown “the best” is more ridiculous than anything I ever wrote

You obviously have no idea what is accurate and what is ridiculous. Have you even bothered to read the other posts in this thread and all others you ‘contribute’ to that counter your bizarre takes? Seen and comprehend the emojis implying the same? You haven’t made a single post that ISN’T ridiculous since you changed your screen name yet again.

Make an appointment with your doctor tomorrow. If you’re not on meds, therein lies the problem.

[Phil The Thrill]

5 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

You obviously have no idea what is accurate and what is ridiculous. Have you even bothered to read the other posts in this thread and all others you ‘contribute’ to that counter your bizarre takes? Seen and comprehend the emojis implying the same? You haven’t made a single post that ISN’T ridiculous since you changed your screen name yet again.

Make an appointment with your doctor tomorrow. If you’re not on meds, therein lies the problem.

So because you disagree with my opinion that Chris Brown isn’t a good choice to replace John Murphy, you’re now resorting to personal insults? 

Wow.

[Buftex]

10 hours ago, Turbo44 said:

They should give Sal C. More time on the air. I think he’s excellent. Knowledgeable without the air of superiority. I couldn’t take listening to Tasker and Murphy anymore. I never liked the tangents schopp and whatever his name is went off on but actually have liked them lately 

If I am not mistaken, Sal is a WGR employee...Murphy, Tasker, Glabb and Brown work for Pegula Entertainment.  That is not to say that GR guys can't fill in on OBL...but I am pretty sure (I may be wrong) when Sal, or one of the other GR guys hosts the show, on occasion, they are by themselves, or with another GR personality.  When one of the regular OBL hosts are off (Murhpy, Tasker, Brown or Glabb), it will be one of the other Pegula Entertainment people co-hosting with another from that group.  If Sal is hosting the show, it will be on at the same time as OBL, but he is merely doing a GR show, because OBL will not be on the air. It isn't technically One Bills Live, just Sal (or another GR guy) broadcasting at the time that OBL would normally be broadcasting, talking about the Bills.  I really think this move with Murphy is a Pegula Entertainment belt tightening move.  So, when Murph didn't renew his contract, the only possible replacements are Brown or Glabb, the other Pegula media employees. I don' think you will ever hear Sal and Tasker together, doing an entire show.

Edited May 23, 2020 by Buftex

[Matt_In_NH]

Not that I like Murphy in this role but this is just a money saving thing.  Brown and Glab are already on the payroll and its a good opportunity for them but I have no expectations this will turn into some ridiculous awesome show.  I'm surprised Tasker remains....maybe his contract is not up  yet.

[Aireskoi]

I would be happy if almost any of the other WGR radio hosts were leaving, but I like Murph.

 

They could dump the entire line-up except Sal and Murph and I would be fine.

 

IMO, the young guys that do weekends are not good, to my ears they're just trying to be Schopp clones.  

 

I would have let John do whatever he wanted with the off-season to keep him on the show during the season.

 

 

 

 

[Dragoon]

CB is ok, but Mattie encompasses everything wrong with women in sports. She’s just awful. She has the job only because they (Kim) wants a woman for the sake of diversity and Matties cute. But that’s all she’s got. 
 

This will probably be awful and will kill any interest I have in the show. 

[Brennan Huff]

Glab is pretty hot but she’s also a Bears fan...

[Giuseppe Tognarelli]

2 hours ago, Dragoon said:

CB is ok, but Mattie encompasses everything wrong with women in sports. She’s just awful. She has the job only because they (Kim) wants a woman for the sake of diversity and Matties cute. But that’s all she’s got. 
 

This will probably be awful and will kill any interest I have in the show. 

In what world is she cute?

[4merper4mer]

People have been calling for Murphy to be cut all offseason but cutting this one gets us no salary cap relief.

[Rochesterfan]

2 hours ago, Dragoon said:

CB is ok, but Mattie encompasses everything wrong with women in sports. She’s just awful. She has the job only because they (Kim) wants a woman for the sake of diversity and Matties cute. But that’s all she’s got. 
 

This will probably be awful and will kill any interest I have in the show. 

This is just so wrong - I really can not believe people think this way.

 

You can say you don’t like the way she broadcasts herself or that because she is new to Buffalo that she lacks knowledge of this sports scene - heck you can even say that you can’t stand her voice and don’t want to listen - all can be explained, but to say they only hired her because she is a cute girl is everything that is wrong with society today.

 

This is not her 1st or 2nd job doing sports broadcasting.  She has Played sports her whole life, is a huge Chicago sports nut since being a kid, got degree in journalism, did media production and relations at both Stanford and Tennessee.  She has the background to do the job and is qualified to perform the job.  She is also a true sports fanatic- so although she lacks intimate knowledge of Buffalo history - she understands the game and the passion.  
 

Her first couple of shows filling in were rough because I think they tried to let Steve as the veteran lead and he is not good as the primary voice, but I thought as she gained experience and they let her do more as a fill in host - she got better.  
 

I can understand if people don’t want to listen if they think her voice is grating - I am that way with Mowins calling MNF, but I can still respect their passion and that they have earned a shot at this because of their credentials.  I look forward to see if Maddy can grow into a role or if she falters because of her lack of Bills knowledge. 
 

I really do not care if she is a guy or a girl (or a talking solar being like Sammy) - if she brings good insight and a passion and brings in lots of players - then great - I will listen.  If she sits there and defers on every topic and can’t keep up with the conversation- then she will fail.  Her gender should have little to do with it.  
 

We saw that with Donald Jones, a former player with loads of knowledge and passion, but terrible at speaking and getting a point across or even keeping up with a topic. 

Edited May 23, 2020 by Rochesterfan

[Rochesterfan]

15 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said:

we’ll have to agree to disagree.  I don’t enjoy listening to Chris Brown and won’t be tuning into One Bills Live.

 

As I explained, I don’t feel he offers enough and I don’t care for his delivery.  He’s just not interesting.  Also with some many nuanced NFL topics, it’s annoying to hear someone so heavily biased.  Keep in mind, in the past he sung the praises of moves like hiring Dick Jauron or drafting CJ Spiller.  
 

Also fans want reporters to ask the questions they want to know - not about the Bills defensive line rotation.  
 

So much for “the best locally”

 

Just like many other fans both on here and throughout Buffalo.

 

Chris Brown is what he is - he is an insider - with tons of interesting tidbits and knowledge - some of which I am sure he can not share and therefore talks himself in circles sometimes.

 

I think both Chris and Maddy provide a definite different approach from Murph and I personally like the insight CB has with the team.  I think he presents many things that guys like Murph and Tasker don’t because of the time spent with the players.  I also don’t mind listening to him at all when he fills in.  CB does lack some overall NFL knowledge because he is so Bills focused, but he has also numerous times talked about good podcasts and other Bills related media that is newer and fresher - like Cover1 - and I think he can update the stale takes Murph and Tasker we’re getting to.

 

I will not say he is the best local reporter - personally I like a couple of guys on the athletic- but there is nothing wrong with his takes and he will need some time to grow into a slightly different role - if this becomes permanent.  
 

Additionally, I have no issues with his questions - he asks pointed questions that he knows will get answered and that are relevant to the team based on what he has seen.  I don’t think his questions are worse than any other reporters and they are much better than the questions asked by guys like Sal M from Rochester or Jerry Sullivan or even a guy like Mike Schopp when people are on WGR.  They don’t ask tough questions people want to know they ask inane questions to stupid trivial things and then complain bitterly when they get a pat answer.  Heck, Jerry even complains about the food provided to try and create a point - right until it is pointed out he is lying.  Give me Chris Browns questions over these guys all day long.

Edited May 23, 2020 by Rochesterfan

[SirAndrew]

Honestly, I don’t understand people who get worked up over who hosts these type of shows. One Bills Live is what it is, it’s mostly feel good stories, with limited critical analysis. There’s nothing wrong with the program, as it serves the purpose of public relations for the team. However, these type of programs aren’t meant to be award winning journalistic ventures, so why do people expect the hosts to be perfect? Maybe I’m just biased because I’m not into sports talk. There’s a lot of in depth sports knowledge out there, but you really don’t find it on any mainstream sports radio/television. 

Edited May 23, 2020 by SirAndrew

[MILFHUNTER#518]

3 hours ago, Rochesterfan said:

This is just so wrong - I really can not believe people think this way.

 

You can say you don’t like the way she broadcasts herself or that because she is new to Buffalo that she lacks knowledge of this sports scene - heck you can even say that you can’t stand her voice and don’t want to listen - all can be explained, but to say they only hired her because she is a cute girl is everything that is wrong with society today.

 

This is not her 1st or 2nd job doing sports broadcasting.  She has Played sports her whole life, is a huge Chicago sports nut since being a kid, got degree in journalism, did media production and relations at both Stanford and Tennessee.  She has the background to do the job and is qualified to perform the job.  She is also a true sports fanatic- so although she lacks intimate knowledge of Buffalo history - she understands the game and the passion.  
 

Her first couple of shows filling in were rough because I think they tried to let Steve as the veteran lead and he is not good as the primary voice, but I thought as she gained experience and they let her do more as a fill in host - she got better.  
 

I can understand if people don’t want to listen if they think her voice is grating - I am that way with Mowins calling MNF, but I can still respect their passion and that they have earned a shot at this because of their credentials.  I look forward to see if Maddy can grow into a role or if she falters because of her lack of Bills knowledge. 
 

I really do not care if she is a guy or a girl (or a talking solar being like Sammy) - if she brings good insight and a passion and brings in lots of players - then great - I will listen.  If she sits there and defers on every topic and can’t keep up with the conversation- then she will fail.  Her gender should have little to do with it.  
 

We saw that with Donald Jones, a former player with loads of knowledge and passion, but terrible at speaking and getting a point across or even keeping up with a topic. 

Ok Karen, simmer down 

[RiotAct]

5 hours ago, Dragoon said:

CB is ok, but Mattie encompasses everything wrong with women in sports. She’s just awful. She has the job only because they (Kim) wants a woman for the sake of diversity and Matties cute. But that’s all she’s got. 
 

This will probably be awful and will kill any interest I have in the show. 

Maddy*

[gomper]

On 5/21/2020 at 7:35 PM, ColeB said:

Sounds like you guys need Greg Papa to return to his Buffalo roots..

Absolutely! He's the best play by play guy in the league.

[gomper]

On 5/22/2020 at 3:35 AM, nickrage said:

Shoulda been Sal C.

 

maddys voice is just annoying 

sounds like cats being stalked together

I just don't get the Sal love. He's so boring and is basically regurgitating accepted opinions. Nothing insightful or groundbreaking.

[Don Otreply]

Change, it’s the only constant, CB is fine but a bit dry so to speak, MG, you have to remember, is a raw rookie that needs development, not really, she is a sports nut her whole life, she just hasn’t caught all the way up on the Buffalo scene, give it time folks,  That and it’s like any teams in house reporters, they know where their bread is buttered... 

Edited May 23, 2020 by Don Otreply

[Dragoon]

5 hours ago, Rochesterfan said:

This is just so wrong - I really can not believe people think this way.

 

You can say you don’t like the way she broadcasts herself or that because she is new to Buffalo that she lacks knowledge of this sports scene - heck you can even say that you can’t stand her voice and don’t want to listen - all can be explained, but to say they only hired her because she is a cute girl is everything that is wrong with society today.

 

This is not her 1st or 2nd job doing sports broadcasting.  She has Played sports her whole life, is a huge Chicago sports nut since being a kid, got degree in journalism, did media production and relations at both Stanford and Tennessee.  She has the background to do the job and is qualified to perform the job.  She is also a true sports fanatic- so although she lacks intimate knowledge of Buffalo history - she understands the game and the passion.  
 

Her first couple of shows filling in were rough because I think they tried to let Steve as the veteran lead and he is not good as the primary voice, but I thought as she gained experience and they let her do more as a fill in host - she got better.  
 

I can understand if people don’t want to listen if they think her voice is grating - I am that way with Mowins calling MNF, but I can still respect their passion and that they have earned a shot at this because of their credentials.  I look forward to see if Maddy can grow into a role or if she falters because of her lack of Bills knowledge. 
 

I really do not care if she is a guy or a girl (or a talking solar being like Sammy) - if she brings good insight and a passion and brings in lots of players - then great - I will listen.  If she sits there and defers on every topic and can’t keep up with the conversation- then she will fail.  Her gender should have little to do with it.  
 

We saw that with Donald Jones, a former player with loads of knowledge and passion, but terrible at speaking and getting a point across or even keeping up with a topic. 

if you’re her, I meant no offense. If you’re not her you know a lot about her. 

[Rochesterfan]

1 minute ago, Dragoon said:

if you’re her, I meant no offense. If you’re not her you know a lot about her. 

That was all just from her initial welcome to Buffalo tweet from 2 years ago.

 

A quick bit of research and you could see that she was qualified for the job.

2 hours ago, MILFHUNTER#518 said:

Ok Karen, simmer down 

Perfect response from a MILFHUNTER.  
 

Sorry that I find it insulting that someone would with no knowledge just assume a hire was because they wanted a pretty face and a female in a role.

[Dragoon]

1 minute ago, Rochesterfan said:

That was all just from her initial welcome to Buffalo tweet from 2 years ago.

 

A quick bit of research and you could see that she was qualified for the job.

As a guy who listens to sports radio I disagree. 
 

Ive heard her segments and they’re about as fun to listen to as the Kars for Kids jingle. 
 

That’s just my take. If you like listening to her, good deal and go Bills. 

 

 

[JoPoy88]

6 minutes ago, Dragoon said:

if you’re her, I meant no offense. If you’re not her you know a lot about her. 

yeah, you say she’s “awful” and everything wrong with women in sports and basically say she only got the job because of her gender and because she’s cute......but you meant no offense. Makes a lot of sense.

 

she’s infinitely more qualified to talk about sports than you chief.

[Dragoon]

Just now, JoPoy88 said:

yeah, you say she’s “awful” and everything wrong with women in sports and basically say she only got the job because of her gender and because she’s cute......but you meant no offense. Makes a lot of sense.

 

she’s infinitely more qualified to talk about sports than you chief.

What are my qualifications? 

[NewEra]

1 hour ago, JoPoy88 said:

yeah, you say she’s “awful” and everything wrong with women in sports and basically say she only got the job because of her gender and because she’s cute......but you meant no offense. Makes a lot of sense.

 

she’s infinitely more qualified to talk about sports than you chief.

She’s qualified because she has experience and a degree.  
 

She’s not qualified because she sucks at her job.

 

sorry not sorry.  She’s pretty much the worst person for the job imo.  I figured she’d be getting let go this offseason, not promoted 

[Rochesterfan]

2 hours ago, Dragoon said:

As a guy who listens to sports radio I disagree. 
 

Ive heard her segments and they’re about as fun to listen to as the Kars for Kids jingle. 
 

That’s just my take. If you like listening to her, good deal and go Bills. 

 

 

 

This would have been a fine take.  I have no issue if you dislike her or think it will be bad as long as you have a reason viable reason.

 

Your initial take was she is awful and only got the job because she is cute and a female and I am just pointing out that she got the job and is eminently qualified to do the job.  Whether she is good or sucks will be the next major part of her growth.  This is a huge step up from what she has been doing and as I said - her first few go around s were hard to listen to.  She deferred way to much to Tasker and they had no flow.  I thought she got better as she got more experience and I will defer until I can hear here more to say whether there is hope or no hope in a radio host gig.

[JoPoy88]

47 minutes ago, NewEra said:

She’s qualified because she has experience and a degree.  
 

She’s not qualified because she sucks at her job.

 

sorry not sorry.  She’s pretty much the worst person for the job imo.  I figured she’d be getting let go this offseason, not promoted 

You can certainly argue there are better candidates for the job than her, nothing wrong with that.

 

That’s much different than saying, “No offense, but she’s an awful, token hire completely devoid of any qualifications and emblematic of all women’s failures in covering men’s sports. Again, no offense.”

 

if you’re going to swoop in and defend something as ignorant as that, go ahead I guess.

[NewEra]

6 minutes ago, JoPoy88 said:

You can certainly argue there are better candidates for the job than her, nothing wrong with that.

 

That’s much different than saying, “No offense, but she’s an awful, token hire completely devoid of any qualifications and emblematic of all women’s failures in covering men’s sports. Again, no offense.”

 

if you’re going to swoop in and defend something as ignorant as that, go ahead I guess.

Lol.  No. You’re right. My bad. Didn’t see that part, was skimming