Ralph Ventre

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Ralph, a former college football conference administrator, brings 20+ years of media experience to Buffalo Bills ON SI. Prior to focusing on the Bills, he spent two years covering the New York Jets. Ventre initially joined the ON SI family in 2021, providing NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for NFL Draft Bible on FanNation. Ventre remains as an official voter for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the annual legacy awards. The Fordham University graduate is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick greets the crowd before the game against the Baltimore Ravens in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium.

Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (26) carries the ball against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant (14) and safety Quentin Lake (37)

Nov 24, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) kicker Tyler Bass (2) and quarterback Josh Allen (17) talk with CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson after the Bills beat the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

The field at half time with a reflection of it off the press box during the Bills last home game against the Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 4, 2026. They had former players come out at half time as part of the farewell to Highmark Stadium celebration. Next season will be played across the street in the new stadium.

Bills fans hold up signs celebrating the team and the stadium during the first half of their game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

The Buffalo Bills schedule has been unveiled, and they maxed out with SIX primetime games, not including a Christmas Day special, in 2026.

Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws during the first quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

Here's what the Buffalo Bills' 2026 schedule should look like with nine road games, eight home games, one bye week and the maximum number of primetime TV exposures.

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Buffalo Bills fans pose at the 2026 NFL Draft Experience at Point State Park.

Only a small portion of the Buffalo Bills' fanbase will have over-the-air TV access to the 2026 home opener against the Detroit Lions on September 17. Most will have to pay for another subscription service.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks on during the fourth quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.

By all indications, the Buffalo Bills will be NFL Primetime TV darlings once again in 2026.

Jan 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs onto the field before the game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills' home opener is set, and the rest of their schedule will be revealed on Thursday night. Here's everything we know so far.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) calls a play during the first quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.

The Buffalo Bills are again a valuable commodity for the NFL schedule-makers, and their quarterback is a key part of the equation.

Oklahoma defensive back Kani Walker (26) celebrates after intercepting a pass in the first half of an NCAA football game between Oklahoma (OU) and Temple at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

The Buffalo Bills signed 12 undrafted rookies, keeping the NFL dream alive for these overlooked prospects. Here's a reason why each of them can win a roster spot.

Dec 27, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Jackson Acker (34) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field

The Buffalo Bills signed 12 undrafted rookies prior to their May minicamp, and there's at least one with a good chance to survive cutdown day at summer's end.

Nov 1, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots fullback Jakob Johnson (47) following the game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills could be hosting the next hidden gem at rookie minicamp in Orchard Park on May 8-9.

Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady calls out during drills on the opening day of training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

The Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp was scheduled to commence at 2:15 p.m. ET on May 8 in Orchard Park with 58 participants, including 22 signed rookies.

Jan 11, 2026; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks (18) runs with the ball during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Wild Card Round game at EverBank Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills filled a hole within their WR corps through the NFL Draft, and it could leave Brandin Cooks on the outside looking in.

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State defensive back Davison Igbinosun (DB15) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills traded up to draft a cornerback, apparently viewing the Ohio State product as ready to contribute as a rookie. That should worry second-year CB Maxwell Hairston.

Ralph Ventre

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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