Did someone say fullback competition!? If you blinked, you may have missed it yesterday evening, but around 5 p.m. ET the Buffalo Bills announced that the team had signed fullback Ben VanSumeren to a one-year deal just days after the completion of the 2026 NFL Draft. And, Bills Mafia . . . boy, is his … Read more
Bills Mafia, we did it. We finally made it through the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and we now know which new rookies will be donning the Buffalo Bills’ blue, white, and red next season and beyond. That was exciting, wasn’t it? But, if you’re any type of draft enthusiast like yours truly, the … Read more
It’s always fun seeing your hard work go down the drain, isn’t it? After “laboring” for hours on a mock draft only for it to all crumble before your eyes within moments of a certain selection or trade, one might think a writer would be discouraged by such developments. Not this guy. Especially considering Buffalo … Read more
Well, that was exciting wasn’t it? Or . . . maybe not, depending on your view of things. Anyway, after months of anticipation, opening night of the 2026 NFL Draft finally took place at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Thursday evening. And, BOY was it a doozy. After fans across the league saw several … Read more
It’s been a while since the NFL Draft isn’t the ‘Center Ring Attraction’ in WNY in April! Go Sabres! But I go back all the way to the 1971 NFL Draft; and have well-honed divided attention skills. My favorite sports page every year growing up was the Monday after the NFL Draft; all 12 rounds … Read more
We’ve made it, everyone. The big day is finally here, and the opening round of the 2026 NFL Draft officially kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The long anticipated event will surely bring a few surprises, but from what teams and what players? Could Brandon Beane have something … Read more
Ladies and gentleman, please pardon this interruption, but I have a quick announcement for anyone who cares to listen . . . *taps mic* . . . it’s DRAFT DAY, Bills Mafia!!!!!!!! Can you believe it? We’ve finally made it through the first portion of the football nightmare that is the NFL offseason, and now … Read more
Wow. We’ve really done it, Bills Mafia. We’re now on to the final edition of “Five at Five” (remember, it’s a six-pack again this time) here at the FAMbase blog, which means tomorrow marks the first night of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Incredible. These articles, which have been released … Read more
Two. More. Days. We’ve almost made it, Bills Mafia. The big day in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is nearly here, and it’ll be another indication that football is one step closer to returning to our lives in the fall. Of course, let’s not rush the spring and summer . . . it’s been a long winter! But, … Read more