The Rockpile Report - A Buffalo Bills...

The Rockpile Report is a Buffalo Bills podcast hosted by Buffalo Bills season ticket holder Drew Gier & produced by former radio production assistant Chris Krueger

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Rockpile Report - 269 - Let the Healing Begin ;...
The Bills season has come to an unfortunate end. This week, we recap what was an emotional AFC Championship Game & provide our own patented brand of analysis. But more importantly we discuss how, in ways even the most emotional fan can understand, the 2020 Buffalo Bills were important & the ways we're left primed for the future. Drew almost cries, beers are enjoyed & wagons are circled!
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Rockpile Report - 268 - AFC TITLE TALK w/Ryan T...
It feels like a dream - the Buffalo Bills have a shot at playing for a Super Bowl! We start this show with a look at the Brian Daboll news, and discuss the reasons why teams may have cooled on him as a potential head coach. Then we preview the AFC Conference Championship game, taking a look at the narratives surrounding the game, such as the pre-season expectations for both teams & the pressure that can create and the potential for a true Allen v Mahomes rivalry, while Locked On Chiefs host Ryan Tracy joins us to talk a little shop on how confident he is in his Chiefs, what he thinks of their gameplan on Sunday & more!
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Rockpile Report - 267 - Title Game Bound w/Bruc...
Where is Bill Barnwell when you need him?! This week we recap what was a shocking weekend as the Bills horsewhipped the Ravens to advance to the AFC Championship! We recap what was a wild night & analyze the game with the help of Buffalo Rumblings podcaster Bruce Nolan! Together, we break down the ways the Ravens D dictated a bit of our offensive play, the way this might have been Frazier's greatest performance as DC, some timely defensive performances & more!
80 min
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Rockpile Report - 266 - BALvsBUF - AFC Div. Rou...
2 young QB's trying to "Survive & Advance" for the second time in their careers, and 2 franchises trying to reach the AFC Championship? We are HERE FOR IT! In this show, we're joined by RavensFilmStudy host & analyst Ken McCusick for an in-depth look at the mechanics of the Ravens Offense & Defense ahead of Sat.'s Divisional Round matchup! We discuss the schematics of their 2020 offense - including how they manufacture points without passing & how the ways our D needs to match up - where Josh Allen & our WR's present mismatches against their Top 10 defense, our confidence levels ahead of our teams biggest game of the season & more!
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Rockpile Report - 265 - Wild Card Victory Recap...
WINNERS. We're F***** WINNERS THis week, we recap the Bills 1st playoff victory in 25 years! We kick the show off by describing what it meant for Drew to finally see this team make good on its promise with a post season victory & all the emotional ways we celebrated. Then Greg Tompsett of Cover1 joins us to break down what was ultimately a fantastic weekend of Bills football - battles won by each team, Greg winning the bet on Daboll's performance in the playoffs, Josh Allen's growth on display & more! bwhustle.com/join
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Rockpile Report - 264 - AFC East Round Up - 202...
With the final week of the NFL regular season in the books, our crack panel of guests helps us take a look back at a tumultuous, yet for some rewarding 2020 season in the AFC East! Highlights, embarassments, silver linings & more - don't miss it!
62 min
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Rockpile Report - 263 - Bound for Glory, INDvsB...
The show opens with a throwback to the 90's & a recap of our domination of the Dolphins in Week 17. Then we host analyst Brett Kollmann of The Bootleg Football Podcast for a look at our matchup with the Colts! We break down the offensive & defensive trends of our opponent, schematics, keys to victory & more!
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Rockpile Report - 262 - AFC East Round Up - Con...
This week our expert panel of guests joins us to once again tackle the biggest division storylines from Week 16: 🔸️ A fan-driven QB controversy in South Beach 🔸️ The end of the Patriots dynasty through the eyes of a diehard Pats fan 🔸️ Another Jets "W" clouding the franchises future We also talk renewing the Buffalo - Miami rivalry & more!
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Rockpile Report - 261 - Passing of the Torch & ...
We just witnessed a torch passing. This week, WGR550's Nate Geary joins us to take a hard look at our big win in Foxborough - Allen's progression to leader of this team & consistent threat to defenses everywhere, Daboll's role in that & what this win & Belichicks reaction to it means for our franchise. Then we talk about the "Start Em vs Sit Em" debate of MIAvsBUF & take a look at the playoff field in terms of who we dislike for BUF, who we think are frauds & more! Follow us on Twitter @rockpilereport Follow Nate on Twitter @Nategearysports Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join
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Rockpile Report - 260 - AFC East RoundUp - NIGH...
Those crazy SOB's in green ACTUALLY DID IT! In this AFC East RoundUp, Scott Mason of "Play like a Jet", Alf Arteaga of "3YPC" and Mike D'Abate of "Locked On Patriots" help us tackle Week 15's biggest divisional storylines: 🔸️ The fallout of the Jets inexplicable victory over the Rams both in the media & for the fanbase! 🔸️ Bills fans talking title & debating the merits of potential playoff matchups! 🔸️ The Patriots relegated to their couches for the 1st time in a decade & the rebuild brewing in 2021! 🔸️ Miami's confidence level as the playoffs loom & their depth is tested!
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Rockpile Report - 259 - AFC East Champs & Festi...
In surreal fashion, Buffalo has won the AFC East! This week we recap BUFvsDEN, what it meant to us as fans & outline the ways this team has grown into its role as division leader (maybe best in the AFC?). Then team captain LS Reid Ferguson joins us to discuss the aftermath of the win, what it means to him both personally & professionally, watching his phase of the team hitting its stride alongside the rest of our ascending units & more! We also talk a little BUFvsNE & as always, we crack a few cold ones over our "6th Annual Festivus Celebration: An Airing of Bills Grievances" - a time where we come together & with the help of our listeners release a few frustrations & have a few laughs so we can all head into the post season with full hearts & a clean slate!
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Rockpile Report - 258 -AFC East RoundUp - Bills...
Bills fans are putting the football world on notice...but at what cost?In this weeks AFC East RoundUp we're joined by Alf Arteaga of 3Yards Per Carry, Locked on Patriots Mike D'abate & Play Like a Jets Scott Mason to tackle Week 14s storylines:🔸️ BillsMafia taking analysts to task - but is "scorched Earth" REALLY who we are?🔸️ Patriots fans ACTUALLY calling for the firing of Belichick?!🔸️ Dolphins emotional rollercoaster vs KC & outlook for playoff push🔸️ Another Jets loss, Barry Horowitz & more!
95 min
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Rockpile Report - 257 - Steel Town Beat Down
STATEMENT VICTORY *full stop* This week, we discuss a Sunday Night of Football spent with in-house antics & recap what might be the Bills most convincing victory of the season - a player everyone needs to pay more attention to, applause for our secondary, praise for Brian Daboll, Diggs's big night & the way our coaching staff just threw their hat in the ring as one of the NFL's best. Then we give a brief preview of BUFvsDEN - it's simple: Show us that the moment isn't too big for this football team to find that elusive greatness!
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Rockpile Report - 256 - AFC East Round Up - Gas...
Jets Fans: 2020 couldn't get any worse! Gregg Williams: Hold my beer Alf Arteaga, Mike D'Abate & Scott Mason join us as week look at Week 13 around the AFC East! We talk MIAs concerning offensive trends ahead of a season-deciding stretch, the Patriots refusing to just GO AWAY & getting stronger on D in the process, Bills fans not taking the bait from the national media this season & much, much more!
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Rockpile Report - 255 - Worthwhile Hangover & P...
Don't drink Molson Ice This week we recap the Bills 1st win on MNF since the late 90s - the new look OL, Allen's omnipresence, the skill position performances that changed the face of the game & a surprising hero that might have saved the game for all of us (it's very tongue in cheek)! Then we preview our SNF matchup with the Steelers with the help of Joe Kuzma of Steel City Underground - we look at the narrative that they're "overrated", their struggles on offense & holes in their defense, reasons PIT fans aren't confident & more!
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Rockpile Report - 254 - AFC East Round Up - Lyi...
Whats it like watching a HC caught in a lie (or two...or three...)? How the hell did the Patriots manage to win with arguably the worst QB performance of the NFL season?! And just how confident is BillsMafia heading into a month of primetime football? We answer all of these questions & more as "Play Like a Jet" host Scott Mason & USA Today's "Mark Schofield" join us to look at all of the AFC Easts Week 12 action - we talk bad QB play, QB controversy & more!
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Rockpile Report - 253 - The Good, The Bad, and ...
We're 8-3 , and it feels like 2019 again! We recap of LACvsBUF with a look at the Good, the Bad & the Ugly that took place on Sunday - the officiating & gameflow, to some wonky offensive playcalling & the play of our defenses biggest pieces. Then Sacramento Bee reporter Chris Biederman joins us to preview our MNF matchup w/the 49ers! We look at the impact of injuries & relocation, faith in their backup QB, Drew channels Lou Farigno in our Keys To Victory & more!
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Rockpile Report - 252 - AFC East Round Up - Tua...
Is Gase truly wose than Kotite? How are Phins fans handling their young QBs first taste of adversity? Have we just witnessed the death knell of the 2020 Patriots?! We answer all of these questions & more as Alf Arteaga of 3Yards Per Carry, Mike D'abate of Locked on Patriots & Play Like a Jet host Scott Mason join us to recap Week 11's action, including our look at how the Bills may have missed the injury bug that ravaged the AFC this week!
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Rockpile Report - 251 - AFC Playoff Landscape &...
The AFC Playoff picture is slowly coming into focus & this week we take a long look at what awaits the Bills! We open the show with a look at the AFC playoff picture, discussing each division race, and outlining the contenders on the back-end as the contenders start separating themselves from the pretenders in the NFL. Then "The Lightning Round" host Garret Sisti joins us to preview the Bills last 1pm game vs the Chargers! We talk Herbert's ascension among QBs despite his teams poor start, the places their defense struggles & the reasons we ultimately think Sunday should be the start of a fantastic run for BUF down the stretch!
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Rockpile Report - 251 - AFC Playoff Landscape &...
The AFC Playoff picture is slowly coming into focus & this week we take a long look at what awaits the Bills! We open the show with a look at the AFC playoff picture, discussing each division race, and outlining the contenders on the back-end as the contenders start separating themselves from the pretenders in the NFL. Then "The Lightning Round" host Garret Sisti joins us to preview the Bills last 1pm game vs the Chargers! We talk Herbert's ascension among QBs despite his teams poor start, the places their defense struggles & the reasons we ultimately think Sunday should be the start of a fantastic run for BUF down the stretch!
104 min
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Rockpile Report - 250 - AFC East Round Up - Ret...
They were the pioneers of the "AFC East-centric" podcast, and we've brought them back for a reunion show! Kyle & Gary Smith join us this week to remenisce on the end of their podcast & get their takes on Josh Allen leading the NFL in passing while Sam Darnold seemingly falls into oblivion, MIA leapfrogging the Jets rebuild & more! Then Locked on Patriots host Mike D'Abate joins us to recap what was a huge win on Sunday Night Football to keep New Englands season alive!
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Rockpile Report - 249 - GOOSEFRABA w/ Buffalo B...
We lost this week & yet Drew's not an animal about it?! We open the show with a look at the ways the Bills defense is finally making good on the promise that we all looked for this year, while Josh Allen once again proved he's clutch. Then we talk about Brian Daboll & his lack of adjustments in hilarious fashion, while recapping why Bills fans should actually feel pretty DAMN GOOD walking away from this. Then, we host Bills Captain & Longsnapper Reid Ferguson for a behind the scenes look at BUFvsAZ , a look at the NFL player mindset of public criticism & more! Follow us on Twitter @rockpilereport Follow Reid on Twitter @snapflow69
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Rockpile Report - 248 - AFC East Round Up - Wee...
The AFCE is quickly becoming a surprising 2-horse race! This week we're joined by the usual suspects as Alf Arteaga of 3YPC helps us break down Tua's big day and MIA's biggest, most improbable win of 2020, and we look at how for a team with a "Top 5 Most Difficult Schedule", the future looks rosy for BUF! We also look at the performance of the NYJ's young stable of talent on MNF w/"Play Like a Jet" host Scott Mason, while Patriots fan Christian Simonelli stops by to discuss how that game illustrates that the retooling process in Foxborough could be bigger than anyone could have guessed!
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Rockpile Report - 247 - Re-Klein & Relax w/WGR5...
NOW DO YOU BILL-IEVE?! This week WGR550 host Nate Geary joins us to recap SEAvsBUF & all of its intricacies! We discuss all of the ways our offense thrived, while Drew takes Nate to task over a critical moment of the game & his talk about how "there's little to criticize" from Sunday. Drew also delivers a passionate embrace of 2 players he routinely has bagged on, and his producer in the process. We also preview our matchup with Arizona - the places the balance of the game hangs from Murrays rushing to a surprising WR threat & more! Follow us on Twitter @rockpilereport Follow Nate on Twitter @nategearysports
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Rockpile Report - 246 - AFC East Round Up - Qua...
We've reached the halfway point of the NFL season & it's again time to hand out grades! Mike D'abate of "Locked on Patriots", Alf Arteaga of "3Yards Per Carry" & "Play Like a Jet" host Scott Mason join us for a look at the good, bad & ugly of each team through the 2nd month of the season! We talk Tua's 1st game , Becton's surprising emergence, Buffalo's fall from national grace after a hot start to the season & much, much more!
100 min