FOOTBALL IS BACK! This week, we dive into some intellectually deep waters by hosting Bruce Nolan of Buffalo Rumblings & Greg Tompsett of Cover1 simultaneously! We discuss the Tre White extension in detail & positive/negative takes n the final 53 man roster! Then Joe Caporoso of TurnOnTheJets.com joins us for a preview of our first game of 2020! We talk about the state fo the Jets roster & who their anemic offense is primed to flow through, as well as some of their defensive liabilities & more! Follow us on Twitter @rockpilereport Follow Bruce on Twitter @bruceexclusive Follow Greg on Twitter @gregtompsett Follow Joe on Twitter @jcaporoso

AFC East teams are still reshaping their rosters just days before final roster cuts! This week, Scott Mason joins us as we look at moves & roster adjustments being made around the division - Miami trading away former 2nd round picks, the Bills trading for ST reinforcements, the Jets needing to add...well...everything....and more!

The '20 season is just around the corner & luckily this wonky offseason is coming to a close! Bruce Nolan of BuffaloRumblings.com 's "The Bruce Exclusive" joins our show to talk all about cut down day - one of the weirdest cutdown days in Bills history given the lack of a preseason! We dissect some of the storylines that remain unsettled including McKenzie's future with the team, the right side of the offensive line, DiMarco being sacrificed into a pit of fire & more! Drew also airs his grievances against NY's decision to postpone fan attendance in 2020 to October & we take a laymans look at the Chris Brown suspension! Follow us on Twitter @rockpilereport Follow Bruce on Twitter @bruceexclusive

The good, the bad & the ugly of the AFC East - we recap it all with the help of 3 podcasting talents from around the division! This week we're joined by Alf Ateaga of "3 Yards Per Carry", Mike D'Abate of "Locked on Patriots" & Scott Mason of the TOJ Network to recap the best & worst of their respective teams camps thus far! We touch on the Jets lack of healthy playmakers, the Patriots new faces on both offense & defense, Tua's reported struggles in South Beach, Josh Allen's synergy with our front office & much, much more!

Did anyone ever think they'd be hopeful after positive COVID Tests? This week we open with a discussion about the rash of false positive COVID tests that disrupted the NFL this weekend, and Drew explains why anyone who wants to see football throughout the 2020 season should actually see what transpired as a "win" for the NFL & Buffalo Bills. Then NYUp.com's Matt Parrino joins us for a recap of his experience thus far through the Bills 2020 Training Camp! We talk about the hurdles protocol has created in terms of his reporting, Josh Allen's growth as both a passer & a leader, his impressions of the new faces to the roster & more! Follow us on Twitter @rockpilereport Follow Matt on Twitter @mattparrino

Just how hot is Adam Gase's seat? What has Joe Douglass accomplished this offseason on the OL? Is Gang Green a credible threat in '20? These are just a few of the questions we ask Bleacher Reports Connor Rogers in this weeks AFC East Roundup! He walks us through what could be one of the most incomplete Jets rosters weve seen in years, breaking down his surprising expectations & evaluations for the "New York" Jets along the way! ConnerJRogers - Twitter RockpileReport - Twitter "BLUEWIRE" - Promo Code for DirecTV Rockpilereport716@gmail.com - Contact Us!

THE BILLS FINALLY HAVE A FIGUREHEAD WORTH FOLLOWING! In this weeks podcast we celebrate a pair of new contracts - LT Dion Dawkins & HC Sean McDermott! We start with an explanation of our beliefs that Dawkins, despite his flaws, is still the best man for the LT job here in BUF under this regime. Then we go longform discussing the extension of Sean McDermott - his initial reception & what was going on around the NFL at the time on the HC front, the things that make him so special as a HC (spoiler alert: Clint Eastwood references & goosebumps abound!) and what might lie ahead with him at the helm of this football team. Follow us on Twitter @rockpilereport

We're one giant leap closer to real football, Bills fans! As Training Camp gets underway, the Bills opened up their players to the media & while Sean McDermott's "coach speak" is already in mid-season form, we found some notable takeaways that we delve into including Josh Norman's praise meaning more to Drew than most & Tre White's surprising admission! We also talk about the signing of Brian Winters, Nickleback returning for God knows what reason & more!

Can we still squish these fish? That's what we're' here to find out! This week we host Alf Arteaga of the 3 YPC Podcast to help us break down the 2020 Miami Dolphins! We talk about the transition from loser-to-winner that fans & players both have to mentally take, Tua potentially getting to play in 2020 & how the Phins changes at OC & DC might put a crimp in those plans! We also talk philosophically about the level of expectation that's growing down in South Beach, crack some jokes & discuss a surprising projection for them by the time the 2020 season is over! Follow us on Twitter - @rockpilereport Follow Alf on Twitter - @Alf_Arteaga Follow 3 Yards Per Carry on twitter @3yardspercarry

Who's afraid of of the 2020 Patriots? That's what we attempt to establish as we're joined by Mark Schofield, host of the Scho Show @ PatsPulpit.com & author for TouchdownWire.com! We break down the COVID fueled exodus from Foxborough, the changes at QB & scheme on the horizon, Mark's assessments of what might be the weakest Patriots roster we've seen in 2 decades & more!

It's the end of the road, Bills fans - Training Camp is about to get underway! And with that in mind, we bring you the end of our 2020 Bills Camp Preview series, talking about the state of our Defensive Line! We discuss the fact that we're one of the most expensive groups in the NFL yet without a true "star" & why Greg doesn't see that as a problem. We also discuss what we'd like to see out of AJ Epenesa & the Bills from a versatility standpoint! We close the show with Greg delivering one of the hotter "bold predictions" any guest has offered up this preseason - don't miss it! Follow us on Twitter @rockpilereport Follow Greg on Twitter @gregtompsett

It's time to take a deep breath, BillsMafia - it's a "goosfraba" podcast! This week we wax poetic on our first week of "professional podcasting" & air another edition of "In Your Words"! We go on to discuss the recent "opting out" of the NFL season - the ways it mechanically can upset competitive balance, the effect it's already had on the Patriots & the way we see it impacting the Buffalo Bills & if it changes their direct competition for the AFC East title! RockpileReport716@Gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @RockpileReport

Depth? WHO NEEDS DEPTH?! That's the question we set out to answer in this installment of our Training Camp Preview Series, featuring Ryan Lasal of RocSportsNetwork. We break down our LB & TE groups & discuss the storylines surrounding each including the limited depth at each group, how Tommy Sweeny projects as a member of the team, whether the team truly has a plan at backup LB at all, darkhorses to step up & surprise us all & so much more! Follow us on Twitter @Rockpilereport Follow Ryan on Twitter @Ryanlasal_RSN Golden Goal Podcast https://golden-goal-stories-of-soccer-legends.simplecast.com/

Bills Training Camp has gotten the "Green Light"! In this weeks show we host RocSportsNetwork's Ryan Lasal for a look at the opening of NFL Training Camps & the road laid out before our Buffalo Bills. We look at what the NFL offices & players are saying, the landscape of the new Training Camp format, and then take a look at how our Bills team seems built to face the challenges that almost certainly lay ahead! Follow us on Twitter @Rockpilereport Follow Ryan on Twitter @Ryanlasal_RSN Golden Goal Podcast https://golden-goal-stories-of-soccer-legends.simplecast.com/

Do the Bills have a problem looming on the horizon?! In this podcast Paul Wanecski of Hashtag Sports joins us for an indepth look at the unprecedented way COVID19 has impacted the NFL Salary Cap & what it means for our Buffalo Bills. We discuss potential cap casualties, whether this constitutes a closing of the Bills "window" & ways Beane & company can stay ahead of the curve! Follow us on Twitter @Rockpilereport Follow Paul on Twitter @Htagsports

This week we're joined by a throwback guest - Erik Turner! We open with a discussion on the importance of who holds QB#2, Fromm's shaky status & how Allen can improve in year 3 in terms of mechanics. Then we turn our focus to the running back position. We break down the skillsets at our disposal, Singletary's need to assert himself & the upside of adding Moss to the RB stable. We also discuss where TJ Yeldon slots in, where he's vulnerable to guys who actually play more than 1 role & more! Follow us on Twitter @Rockpilereport Follow Erik on Twitter @Cover_1_

This week, WGR550's Nate Geary joins us in studio & we first celebrate an anniversary of sorts, to Nate's shame. Then we parse through the WR talent the Bills have amassed heading into the 2020 season! We talk about our hopes for Allen & Diggs, the ways his presence changes our offensive attack & why Drew believes this team needs to find it's WR#4. Nate leaves us with hot takes on our rookie WR's, his WR#4, Kirk Cousins (oddly enough) & more! Follow us on Twitter @rockpilereport Follow Nate on Twitter @nategearysports

The Bills are making changes to ticket policies as COVID19 continues - what does that mean to us as ticket holders & what does that mean to the WNY area financially? This week we delve into both of those topics with the help of Paul Lane of Buffalo Business first magazine! We discuss the current impact of COVID19 on the WNY area, the ways it benefits from & is most vulnerable to the ebbs & flows of sports revenue and more! Then we discuss the surprising results of our social media polling on the topic (spoiler alert: Chris has unpopular opinions) and how we'd each handle an NFL season that required us to sign waivers to attend. Follow us on Twitter @Rockpilereport Follow Paul on Twitter @bflobizdata

The Bills secondary is arguably the most cost-effective in the NFL, and in this latest installment of our Camp Preview Series, we take a look at our crop of defensive backs heading into the 2020 preseason! We discuss the makeup of the roster & storylines that could play a factor in training camp such as McDermott's love of the "Big Nickle" & that the makeup of other position groups might change the depth we can field this year compared to '19. We also discuss the key battles we'll be keeping an eye on, including what should be a dogfight for the CB#2 job across from our resident All Pro! Follow us on Twitter @rockpilereport Follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceExclusive https://www.wiseguysbuffalo.com/menu - Wise Guys Pizza ; The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast https://peppermaster.com/product/ - Pepperfire Foods ; The Official Hot Sauce of the Rockpile Report Podcast

Episode 210: Cam Newton to the Patriots: A Discussion w/Pats Fan Christian Simonelli Why is everyone so scared of a QB who wears flowered rompers? That's what Drew's asking this week as we're joined by Patriots fan Christian Simonelli for a discussion about his team landing former MVP Cam Newton just months before the start of the NFL season! We talk through the national narratives & hot takes, the realistic roster situation for the 2020 Patriots & the multitude of reasons this signing may or may not move the needle for us when it comes to the Bills still being the favorite in the AFC East! Follow us on Twitter @Rockpilereport Follow Christian on Twitter @Chriswithatian https://www.wiseguysbuffalo.com/menu - Wise Guys Pizza ; The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast https://peppermaster.com/product/ - Pepperfire Foods ; The Official Hot Sauce of the Rockpile Report Podcast

It's a night of firsts, BillsMafia! We start the show by celebrating our 5th anniversary, and follow it up with an announcement that will reshape the future of our podcast, and maybe even the future of humanity itself (but probably just our podcast)! Then we welcome listener-turned-content-creator Clayton Garrett of the Cold Front Report in studio for the kickoff of our 2020 Training Camp Preview Series! This week, we're focusing on the offensive line - we dive into the makeup of the OL group, places we need to see improvement as camp gets underway, key position battles & more! @rockpilereport @cfrclaytonhttps://www.facebook.com/Coldfrontreport/ - CFR's Official Facebook Page!https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloBillsPride/ - CFR Co-Creator Fred Kilmartin's FB pagehttps://www.wiseguysbuffalo.com/menu - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast

The Bills are finally #1! This week, we take an in-depth look at the recent "Continuity Rankings" produced by ESPN, and with our knowledge of what's specifically gone on from one roster to the next this off-season review the AFC East to get a better idea as to why all of the national pundits are finally pulling for Buffalo! We also talk about what Zack Moss's signing means financially for the future of the Bills & RB, open up the floor to you as listeners to share your experiences with us & more! https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29226084/we-ranked-nfl-teams-continuity-1-32-bills-chiefs-lead-way https://www.wiseguysbuffalo.com/menu - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report https://www.wiseguysbuffalo.com/menu - The Official Hot Sauces of the Rockpile Report Twitter - @rockpilereport

Drew is a father, BillsMafia!   We open the show with a discussion about the changes that have taken place in both our lives since our last podcast - some of which are more enraging than others, and result in a season long Seagrams Bet! We also review our takeaways from McDermott's recent presser & are joined by Bills longsnapper & captain Reid Ferguson for a discussion about his off-season thus far - the ways COVID has impacted his personal life, his appearance in the NY Times, his brother being drafted to a division rival, summer workouts with new kicker Tyler Bass & more!     https://peppermaster.com/product/   https://www.wiseguysbuffalo.com https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/sports/football/reid-blake-ferguson-long-snapper-coronavirus.html

The NFL Preseason is a go - but should fans worry about the health of their teams? We host Dr. Kyle Trimble for an in-depth discussion about the effects of a truncated off-season on injuries in the NFL. We dive into Kyle's knowledge of what it takes to avoid injury as an athlete at the NFL level, how that learning curve might be fairly steep, & take a deep dive into the concept that teams that according to fans are "snakebit" with injuries might just be poorly coached. Then we take a look at the 2020 Buffalo Bills, and discuss how we see the team in terms of preparation for this shortened off-season & why we think they might be one of the NFL's most physically & mentally prepared squads to start 2020! Our soft tissue injury episode from 2016! https://rockpilereport.podbean.com/e/rock-pile-report-investigates-soft-tissue-injuries/ Articles mentioned in this episode https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/05/11/buffalo-bills-sean-mcdermott-patriots-scouts-cam-newton   https://bleacherreport.com/articles/858560-nfl-2011-in-the-post-lockout-era-lack-of-defense-injuries-plague-the-season   Twitter - @rockpilereport Twitter - @bangedupbills

The National Media has lost it's MIND!   This week, we're joined by NYUpstate.com's Matt Parrino! We talk about Josh Allen's off-season workouts & how that stacks up with the effort being shown by his AFC East counterparts, and then talk about recent love we've received from the national media & how realistic expectations might stack up for the Buffalo Bills in 2020.   Then, we talk about this weeks COVID19 response updates from the NYS Gov't as they pertain to football & Matt's outlook on them as a professional football writer/content producer.   Twitter - @rockpilereport Twitter - @mattparrino   NYUP & Syracuse.com YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm3af9XtbGdk_TiQy1mYvbw   Check out the beer we tasted here:https://revisionbrewing.com/beers/all-together/