Adam Benigni's Take 2

Take 2: Regier Plays it Safe

12:21 AM, May 8, 2013

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni shares his thoughts on the Sabres hiring Ron Rolston as the full time head coach.

Take 2: Regier Remains GM while Pegula Remains Silent

1:16 AM, May 1, 2013

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni gave his thoughts on the Sabres retention of Darcy Regier, and owner Terry Pegula's absence from Monday's end of season news conference.

Take 2: Bills Lower Risk and Raise the Stakes

3:12 AM, Apr 26, 2013

The Bills made the smart play by trading down to draft quarterback E.J. Manuel, and then took a risk investing in unrealized potential.

Pre Draft Takes on Barkley and Nassib

12:22 AM, Apr 26, 2013

The long awaited first round of the draft comes up Thursday night.   The wait will finally be over, and the answer to the question will arrive on the Bills intentions to deal with their need at quarterback in the first round... or not.

Steve Ott Speaks Out About Booing Sabres Fans

12:29 AM, Apr 11, 2013

Two days after Buffalo Sabres fans booed the team during a game at First Niagara Center, forward Steve Ott is standing behind his comments that he was dissapointed with them.

Take 2: Sabres Focus on Future in Dealing Pominville

1:37 AM, Apr 4, 2013

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni shares his thoughts on the Sabres trade of captain Jason Pominville to Minnesota.

Deadline Day Arrives

12:22 AM, Apr 3, 2013

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni previews the NHL trade deadline from a Sabres perspective.

Analysis: Tucker's Take on Kolb Signing

12:19 AM, Apr 2, 2013

Former Bill Ross Tucker, who is now with the NBC Sports Network, shares his thoughts on the Bills decision to sign quarterback Kevin Kolb.

Let the Selling Begin

6:23 PM, Mar 30, 2013

The Sabres dealt defenseman Jordan Leopold to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday in exchange for second and fifth round draft picks.  There will likely be more moves made by Wednesday's NHL trade deadline... and as well there should be.

Take 2: Bills Free Agency Preview

11:05 PM, Mar 11, 2013

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni is joined by Tim Graham, Bills beat writer for the Buffalo news to preview free agency.

Take 2: 97 Rock Radio Appearance

2:01 PM, Feb 28, 2013

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni shares his thoughts on the retirement of Bills defensive end Chris Kelsay, the impact of the Alex Smith trade, and the potential for a Sabres turnaround on Norton in the morning.

Take 2: Regier and Ruff on Changed Approach

1:20 AM, Feb 19, 2013

Despite the Sabres struggles, Sabres ownership continues to pledge firm support for GM Darcy Regier and head coach Lindy Ruff.  2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni spoke to president Ted Black, along with Regier and Ruff for Sunday's Countdown 2 Faceoff pregame show.

Re-Airing: Ralph Wilson - A Living Legacy Special

1:29 AM, Feb 14, 2013

If you missed it over the weekend, 2-On-Your-Side will be re-airing our Ralph Wilson legacy special three times this week over the air on WGRZ 2-2, Time Warner 114, and 460 on Fios.

 

Take 2: Are the Sabres a Playoff Team?

7:25 PM, Feb 3, 2013

The Sabres were one of the more disappointing teams in the NHL last season in failing to make the playoffs.  Will the outcome be different this year?

Roundtable: Bills Hire Marrone

11:05 PM, Jan 7, 2013

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle debate and discuss the hiring of Doug Marrone as Bills head coach.

Take 2: Comeback Look Back

10:25 PM, Jan 3, 2013

On the 20th anniversary of the famed comeback game, former Bill Steve Tasker describes his memories to 2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni.

Take 2: Ross Tucker on Brandon, Nix, and Whisenhunt

1:56 AM, Jan 3, 2013

Former Bill now NBC Sports Network analyst Ross Tucker shares his thoughts on Russ Brandon's expanded role, Buddy Nix staying on as GM, and Ken Whisenhunt as a coaching candidate for the Buffalo Bills.

Take 2: Bills Fire Gailey

1:22 AM, Jan 1, 2013

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle discuss the firing of Bills coach Chan Gailey.

Take 2: Polian Says Patience is Key for Bills

9:09 PM, Dec 18, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni recently spoke to former Bills general manager Bill Polian about the Bills struggles and what he thinks the approach should be for the franchise moving forward.

Bills Roundtable: Post Rams

10:44 PM, Dec 10, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle discuss the many issues surrounding the Bills 15-12 loss to the St. Louis Rams Sunday in Orchard Park.

Bills Roundtable - Pre Jags

12:56 AM, Nov 29, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle discuss the future of head coach Chan Gailey, and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as the Bills (4-7) prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9) at home Sunday.

Adam's Angle: Where the Bills Fell Short

1:44 AM, Nov 26, 2012

Here are Adam Benigni's three keys to the Bills loss to the Colts Sunday in Indianapolis.

Bills Roundtable - Pre Colts

11:23 AM, Nov 22, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle look ahead to Sunday's match-up between the Bills and Colts in Indianapolis.

Take 2: Defense Rests - Finally

1:06 PM, Nov 16, 2012

Mixed reviews after a 19-14 win over the Dolphins, but unlike the vast majority of this season, the defense was the star of the show for Buffalo Thursday night.

Bills to Face Dolphins in Prime Time

6:06 PM, Nov 15, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle preview Thursday night's game between the Bills and Dolphins at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Bills Roundtable - Pre Patriots

11:07 PM, Nov 7, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle discuss the Bills match-up against the New England Patriots in Foxboro on Sunday.

Bye Week Roundtable

6:16 PM, Oct 28, 2012

Tim Graham of the Buffalo News and Joe Buscaglia of WGR Sportsradio 550 join 2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni to discuss the State of the Bills as they hit the bye week at 3-4.

Bills Roundtable - Post Titans

12:59 AM, Oct 22, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle discuss the Bills 35-34 loss to the Tennessee Titans Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Take 2: 97 Rock Radio Appearance

8:55 PM, Oct 11, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni visits with Norton in the Morning to talk about the Bills struggles and match-up Sunday at Arizona.

Ross Tucker on Bills Struggles

11:04 PM, Oct 8, 2012

Former Bill now NBC Sports Network analyst Ross Tucker joined Adam Benigni to give his take on the Bills blowout losses to the Patriots and 49ers.

 

Bills Roundtable - Pre 49ers

8:18 PM, Oct 3, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle discuss the many issues and challenges the Bills face as they prepare for Sunday's game at San Francisco.

Patriots Run Over Bills in 52-28 Loss

9:43 PM, Oct 1, 2012

The Patriots rallied from 14 points down in the second half to beat the Bills 52-28 in Orchard Park.

Bills Roundtable: Pre Patriots

1:40 AM, Sep 27, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle discuss the release of veteran punter Brian Moorman, and look ahead to the match-up between the Bills and Patriots in Orchard Park on Sunday.

Bills Roundtable - Post Browns

10:30 PM, Sep 23, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle break down the Bills 24-14 win from Cleveland.

Gold Medalist Jenn Suhr to Compete in Front of Hometown Crowds

9:03 PM, Sep 20, 2012

Suhr says the thing she's looking forward to now is having the chance to compete in front of a home crowd.

Bills Roundtable - Post Chiefs

11:58 PM, Sep 17, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle share their thoughts on the Bills 35-17 home opening win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bills Roundtable: Pre Chiefs

11:57 PM, Sep 12, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle preview the Bills home opener with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bills Breakdown

1:46 AM, Sep 10, 2012

The Bills got blown out 48-28 in the season opener against the Jets.  2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni and Jonah Javad Share their thoughts on the loss on what it could mean for the season ahead.

Take 2: NHL Lockout Looms

12:09 AM, Aug 21, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni speaks with TSN NHL reporter Aaron Ward on the status of NHL labor negotiations.  We also spoke with Buffalo Sabres Pat Kaleta and Cody McCormick about the possibility of facing a lockout this season.

Bills Breakdown

11:07 PM, Aug 19, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni is joined by Tim Graham of the Buffalo news for a breakdown on the Bills after two preseason losses.

Suhr Aims High at London Games

7:28 AM, Aug 6, 2012

Fredonia's Jenn Suhr is set to take another shot at Olympic Gold today in London.

Take 2: Roy Trade Illustrates Changed Philosophy

3:13 AM, Jul 3, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni shares his thoughts on the Sabres trading Derek Roy to Dallas.

Suhr Thing?

8:33 PM, Jun 24, 2012

As a defending silver medalist from the Beijing games and earning a number one world ranking this year, you would think Fredonia native Jenn Suhr would be a lock to make the U.S. Olympic team.   That's not what she'll tell you.

Pedal Power - Ride for Roswell Reaches 17th Year

1:09 PM, Jun 23, 2012

The area's top cycling event continues to expand as the Ride for Roswell rolls out tonight and tomorrow for the 17th year.  It's now a 2-day event.

Dionne Reflects on Kings Cup Win

12:18 AM, Jun 16, 2012

Former King and hockey hall of famer Marcel Dionne is years removed from playing, but says he still feels a connection to the Kings Stanley Cup title.

Take 2: Pierre McGuire on Cup Finals and Sabres

12:55 AM, Jun 1, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni spoke with NBC's Pierre McGuire on the Stanley Cup Finals match-up between the Devils and Kings, as well as the Sabres offseason.

Bills NFL Draft Review

1:11 AM, May 25, 2012

The Bills selected nine new players in the 2012 NFL draft.  The 2 on Your Side sports staff analyzes some of the Bills top picks in our NFL Draft Review. 

Bills Work Out Vince Young

1:24 AM, May 3, 2012

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP/wgrz) - Free agent quarterback Vince Young worked out with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday and left town without a contract.

Sports Roundtable: Bills Draft Gilmore

12:54 AM, Apr 28, 2012

2 on Your Side's Adam Benigni and Ben Hayes are joined by Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle to breakdown the Bills first round pick of cornerback Stephon Gilmore. 

Sabres Regier Preaches Patience

7:34 PM, Apr 19, 2012

Sabres general manager Darcy Regier told Two On Your Side's Adam Benigni Tuesday afternoon that his message to the fans is "hang in there, we're going to get better."

Take 2: 97 Rock Radio Appearance

4:07 PM, Apr 14, 2012

Adam Benigni shares his thoughts on the Sabres decision to continue with GM Darcy Regier and head coach Lindy Ruff, and also looks ahead to the NFL draft during his weekly radio appearance on 97 Rock.

Sports Roundtable: Sabres Season Review

11:15 PM, Apr 8, 2012

2 on Your Side's Adam Benigni and Ben Hayes breakdown the Sabres season and look ahead to the changes that need to be made for next year.

Take 2: End of the Line for Sabres

1:07 PM, Apr 7, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni talks about the state of the Sabres as the season comes to an end short of the playoffs.

 

Take 2: Sabres Playoff Scenarios

1:37 AM, Apr 4, 2012

The Sabres rallied to pull off an incredible come from behind overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.  It was a win that improved their chances of making the playoffs.  Adam Benigni looks at the ways Buffalo can get in.

Take 2: 97 Rock Radio Appearance

7:39 PM, Mar 30, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni shares his thoughts on the Sabres playoff push and the Final Four during his weekly appearance on Norton in the Morning.

Sports Roundtable: Mario Williams Signs with Bills

9:34 PM, Mar 15, 2012

2 on Your Side's Adam Benigni and Ben Hayes discuss the Bills signing of free agent defensive end Mario Williams in our sports roundtable. 

Take 2: Sabres Take Positive Step at Deadline

12:13 PM, Feb 29, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni says he thinks the Sabres took the right approach at Monday's trade deadline, setting themselves up to improve the roster in a very significant way this summer.

Take 2: Armstrong on Jeremy Lin

6:50 PM, Feb 16, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni spoke with former Niagara coach now Raptors television analyst Jack Armstrong about the impact of Jeremy Lin on the Knicks and the NBA.

Watt Beats the Odds

9:54 PM, Feb 10, 2012

UB senior Mitchell Watt is one of the big reasons behind the Bulls success this season.   More amazing than his play is what it took for him to get to this point.   He shared his story with 2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni.

Take 2: Reed Awaits Hall Call

12:03 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Former Bills receiver Andre Reed is a finalist for the sixth time and will find out Saturday if he's been elected for enshrinement to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Take 2: Dungy on Super Bowl, Bills, and Manning

1:00 AM, Jan 26, 2012

2-On-Your-Side's Adam Benigni had the chance to talk with Tony Dungy of NBC Sports on a variety of topics as the run-up to the Super Bowl match-up between the Patriots and Giants begins.

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