Is Josh Allen & Bills starters PLAYING in preseason opener a good idea?

Bills coach Joe Brady announced on Thursday that everybody who's healthy, including Josh Allen, will play this Saturday in the preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot discuss whether that's a good idea. Plus, the state of the Bills' safety room, an injury update, and other observations from Thursday's padded practice.

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