Fred Jackson practices for the upcoming season.
(AP/ David Duprey)

With the start of preseason play getting closer and closer, it’s also time for preseason tailgating, and figuring out what works best for you.

As season ticket holders, we’ve all been there and done that with things that work out or things that blow up in our faces (hopefully not literally).

Over the next few weeks, I will be taking you through some of my experiences with tailgating through a Buffalo Bills football season.

Some of the topics that I will be covering include:

• Where to park
• Grilling
• Games
• Food
• Drinks
• Beating the weather
• Beating the traffic
• Post game meals
• Buffalo favorites

In addition to the above topics, I will be working with Doug Young, the Buffalo Restaurant Examiner to provide you with a more in-depth look at the foods that the true Buffalo Bills fan enjoys.

Over the next few months these articles will help take the first-time tailgater and guide them into a successful season of food and fun as the Bills fight their way to the playoffs.

Next chapter: "where should I park?"