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 - 168 - AFCE Roundup Chapter 3:...
This week, Drew apologizes (sort of).   We open with a recap what SHOULD be our starting lineups preseason finale vs the Detroit Lions, including analysis on our front 7's performance against an NFL starting QB (finally) & the night the bubble WRs gave us.   Then, we close our annual Preseason AFCE Roundup with Locked On Dolphins host Travis Wingfield. He walks us through the hire of Brian Flores, what it means to the future of the team, the state of the roster & more!   We close with Drew's takeaways from the 2019 preseason - regular season action is finally, mercifully, only a week away & win or lose it's going to be a hell of a ride!   @WingfieldNFL - Twitter   @RockpileReport - Twitter   RockpileReport716@gmail.com  - E-mail   www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast   https://www.facebook.com/ROCSportsNet/
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Rockpile Report - 167 - Drew's Had Enough
This podcast starts like "Falling Down" starring Michael Douglas - Drew swears you all made him do this?We also talk about this off-seasons injury trend, and the fact that some teams are choosing to avoid it altogether. Then, we recap Drew's takeaways from our game in Carolina, including eating crow on RT (OG?) Cody Ford & RB production that makes him believe we've finally have embraced the idea of playing modern NFL offense! We close the show with a list of what we're looking for come Friday night - this game is traditionally a "dress rehearsal" for your starters, and while there's things we want to see it's also interesting to see how the HC chooses to play it. @RockpileReport - Twitter https://www.facebook.com/ROCSportsNet/ Come hang out with us for the season opener! Sept 8th @ Batavia Downs, Thurman Thomas's Tailgate party is going to be ON FIRE (not literally, unless the Bills lose to the Jets in which case Drew promises nothing...)
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Rockpile Report - 166 - AFCE Roundup Chapter 2: NE
Right now, Drew is wondering if ANYTHING he predicts actually pans out! This week, we recap our takeaways from Buffalo's win over Indy in the preseason, including Drew's takes on a DT & a pair of RB's he's been a fan of since jump street (sarcasm).Then we open Chapter 2 of our "AFC East Round-Up" Preseason Series with the only Patriots fan we can stomach, Christian Simonelli! We discuss all of the on field & front office turnover that's gone on over in Bah-ston as well as dissect what their 2019 squad & fortunes might look like as a result. We close with what we're looking for (or not looking for) on Friday from the Bills in their match-up against the Carolina Panthers! Twitter - @chriswithatian Twitter - @rockpilereport Youtube.com/therockpilereport
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Rockpile Report - 165 - ACFE Roundup Chapter 1:...
In the words of Michael Scott: "It's HAPPENING! OH MY GOD, IT'S HAPPENING!" The NFL Preseason is here, and we we open tonight show with a discussion on training camp injuries, and Drew eats crow on an take that's not panning out for him. Then we host Joe Caporoso, owner of TurnOnTheJets.com & veteran of WFAN in NYC as we kick off our first installment of our AFC East Roundup: Preseason Edition! We discuss the front office & roster turnover our downstate enemies have gone through, as well as discuss strengths, weaknesses & predictions for the upcoming year. We close with the fact that preseason football is back, and there are some unorthodox things we'll be keeping an eye on as the action unfolds - don't miss it! Watch our first YouTube video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1oyH-bmuN0 @JCaporoso - Twitter www.TurnOnTheJets.com @Rockpilereport - Twitter www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast
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Rockpile Report - 164 - Training Camp Talk & Tr...
The Rockpile Report Podcast is back to weekly shows! We open with a recounting of our off-season antics & knock some of the rust off while taste testing a beer everyone in Buffalo seems to be crazy about....for some reason...... Then, we talk about the CBS blackout situation, outlining the ways the NFL is involved & what a protracted blackout might do to football watching fans everywhere. We close with a discussion about NFL Training Camp - we're not trying to be downers here, but realists. Everyone needs to take a deep breath and, in the words of Aaron Rogers, R-E-L-A-X.@RockpileReport - Twitter RockpileReport716@Gmail.com www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast
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Rockpile Report - 163 - Camp Preview Part II: T...
Training Camp is less than 2 weeks away, Bills fans! In this weeks podcast, we talk about our respective weekends & why one of us feels like a dunce while the other feels like an 80's hair band member. Then, in the longest guest segment in show history, we host Locked On Bills podcaster & The Draft Network analyst Joe Marino to help us break down the offensive side of the roster, as it represents the biggest hurdle for the Bills in their bid to return to the postseason! We discuss the various position groups, their makeup, the way we see battles for a spot on the final 53 shaping up & more - you won't want to miss it! @TheJoeMarino - Twitter https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Locked-on-Bills-p1025288/ - Locked On Bills Podcast www.TheDraftNetwork.com - Find all of Joe & the TDN crew's scouting work on our Bills rookies here! @RockpileReport - Twitter www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast
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Rockpile Report - 162 - Camp Preview Part I: Th...
WE'RE SO CLOSE TO ACTUAL FOOTBALL, LADIES & GENTS! This week, we open with a reminder about signing up for the Rockpile Report Fantasy Football league & a conversation about a wildly confusing sport people keep trying to foist on us. Drew also tries a new beer for the first time (spoiler alert: It does NOT go well). Then we hold our first of 2 discussions on the makeup on the 90 man roster ahead of training camp, breaking down the defensive side of the ball. We outline what each position group looks like, the various skillsets being brought to the table & positional outlooks as we see them! RockpileReport716@Gmail.com  @RockpileReport - Twitter www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast
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Rockpile Report - 161 - Stadium Debate
In this weeks show, we celebrate our 4th anniversary!   We open with a talk about our history, and discuss a contractual trend in the NFL that the Buffalo Bills would be keen to pay attention to.   Then we take a dive back into the "Buffalo Bills Stadium Debate" lagoon, outlining the significant hurdles Drew's research has brought to light & interviewing RamsTalk Podcast host Derek Ciapala for a conversation about how stadium talks unfolded between St Louis & the the Rams, and how it relates to our present situation.   We know the offseason is full of redundant nonsense, but you won't find that here #BillsMafia!   @DCiapala - Twitter   @RockpileReport - Twitter     www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast
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Rockpile Report - 159 - Goodbye Ezra, OTA's & M...
This week's show opens with a heartfelt discussion about loss. Drew gets angry over the nonsense around the reassignment of a HOF's jersey number, & we go on to discuss why resigning Jerry Hughes was a phenomenal move by the Bills front office. We close the show with a discussion about OTA's & Mini-Camp - if you're a fan of the minutia of practices vs air & click-bait, here's your trigger warning. Twitter - @rockpilereport  www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast   http://www.theteachersdesk.org/donate/ - Pancho's Packs Link
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Rockpile Report - 158 - AFC East Draft Recap wi...
Folks, our podcast has reached an annual crossroads. We open the show with discussion on the Kentucky Derby, Video Review & the end of Drew's sanity. Then, we talk about the impending changes coming to Bills tailgating & why DESPITE ALL THE OUTRAGE, this isn't worth the average fan getting their panties in a bunch. Finally, we're joined by Locked on Dolphins host Travis Wingfield to close our annual draft series with a discussion on the draft haul brought in by the rest of the AFC East. We know you'll miss us as we go to our bi-weekly format for the next 2 months, but you can always follow us @RockpileReport on Twitter! @rockpilereport - Twitter @WingfieldNFL - Twitter www.LockedOnDolphins.com - Travis's page (I hate the Dolphins & it's still worthwhile reading)
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Rockpile Report - 157 - Buffalo Bills Draft Rec...
It's all over but the crying, Bills fans - the 2019 NFL Draft is officially in the books!   WGR550 & Cover1.net's Nate Geary joins us as we recap our experiences during the 2019 NFL Draft. We talk winners, losers, confusing picks & whatever the hell is going on out in Oakland.   Then, we break down the Bills draft class, as there are some we view as homeruns, some we like, and some that Drew found genuinely enraging. Nate tries to talk him off a ledge, expand on the thought process behind our class, and we ultimately try to decide whether 2019's crop was a homerun, a single or something in between for the franchise!   @NateGearyWGR   @RockpileReport   www.Facebook.com/RocSportsNet - Check out our livestream coverage of the first 2 rounds of the NFL draft here at Roc Sports Network!@RocSportsNet - Twitter
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Rockpile Report - 156 - Draft Series Wrap-up wi...
Happy Dyngus Day, BillsMafia! This week we take it easy by recapping our 2019 Draft Preview Series & what we've taken away from each analyst. Then, we take one last stab at reading the tea-leaves by analyzing the Bills recent draft history for clues, patterns & some insight as to what type of players they might be targeting. Dean Kindig joins the show to provide his insight on some of the scouting patterns that the average fan may simply not be aware of, and we discuss the overarching idea that this team likes 3 things: Experience, Freak Athletic Traits & Face-time. It's all over but the crying, Bills fans - in the words of Peter Venkman, crossing the streams at the end of Ghostbusters - "See ya on the other side"! @rockpilereport - Twitter @TCBills_Astro - Twitter https://www.facebook.com/ROCSportsNet/ Brett Kollman Metcalf Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9EAnLHj2v4&t=263s
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Rockpile Report - 155 - Draft preview series - ...
This is it folks - our FINAL DRAFT PREVIEW SHOW! We open with a conversation about hand-washing & piracy, and try a new beer that literally makes you drawl, not drool. Then, we give our immediate takes on the 2019 NFL Schedule - we touch on teams the league likes & seems to hate, the suddenly interesting Cleveland Browns, the AFC East & obviously the Bills. Get some oven mitts if you don't like hot takes. Then, we host The Draft Network analyst Ben Solak to preview the 2019 Defensive Line class! He helps us parse through the picks most commonly mocked to Buffalo, the overall makeup of the class & more! @BenjaminSolak - Twitter@RockpileReport - Twitterhttps://www.facebook.com/ROCSportsNet/ - Watch the Roc Sports Network Draft Shows LIVE here Thursday & Friday night!
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Rockpile Report - 154 - Draft Preview Series - ...
Drew is hitting the high seas, Bills fans! This week we talk about Drew's feelings of impending doom over his upcoming trip, his track record of vacation follies & we break down why talk about rugby players translating to NFL skill positions chaps Drew's ass! Finally, Cover1.Net National Scout Russ Brown joins us to talk about this years crop of offensive lineman, as it represents a massive opportunity for the Bills to continue building towards the long-term competitor they want to become! @rockpilereport - Twitter @Russnfldraft - Twitter RockpileReport716@Gmail.com - Send us your resumes for when Drew doesn't make it back! Samuel Gold's breakdown on Jonah Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCvrHo-oelg
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Rockpile Report - 153 - '19 Draft Preview Serie...
This week we host one of our favorite guests, Matt Waldman! We kick off the show with a discussion on April Fools pranks, and how the recent owners meetings & news of Pegula paying lobbyists is shaping the future stadium conversation. Then, RSP Filmroom's creator Matt Waldman joins us to break down the 2019 crop of running backs, which represents a real opportunity for the Bills to not fall behind at a crucial position of the offense - we debate prospects, discuss his feelings on the class as a whole & much, much more! We'll see you all Saturday @ Rusty Buffalo for Pod-a-Thon 2! @rockpilereport - Twitter @mattwaldman - Twitter mattwaldmanrsp.com
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Rockpile Report - 152 - 2019 Draft Preview Seri...
So...WHO WANTS TO TALK DK METCALF?! This week, we kick the show off with a discussion on 03/25 & why it means so much to Drew. We go on to talk about the retirement of Rob Gronkowski, and then segue into breaking down the 2019 NFL Draft's TE & WR Classes. Brett Kollmann joins us to defend his opinion that DK Metcalf is WR1 - surprisingly we end up at the same conclusion as it pertains to the Bills! Then we break down some of the other names at the top of the class that Bills fans should start to familiarize themselves with! @rockpilereport - Twitter @brettkollmann - Twitter Brett's Breakdown of DK Metcalf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9EAnLHj2v4&t=263s
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Rockpile Report Episode One Hundred Fifty One
Why is Buffalo so thin skinned? This week we talk about our St. Patty's Day weekends, and then launch into a discussion about how the people of Buffalo maybe need to take a step back, embrace & get over the fact that people may not like us & that's on them. Then,in our 2nd installment of the 2019 Rockpile Report Draft Preview Series, we host Bleeding Green Nation podcast host & draft analyst Michael Kist to break down this years crop of linebackers, a sneaky team need! @michaelkistnfl - Twitter @bleedinggreen - Twitter @rockpilereport - Twitter
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Rockpile Report Episode One Hundred Fifty
It's a knee jerk reaction podcast, folks - buckle your chinstraps!   We open with a conversation about the impending deadline for season tickets, and out take on the entire Antonio Brown situation.   Then, we throw ourselves headfirst into a recap of the first 72 hours of NFL Free Agency. We talk about the AFC East as a whole, break down the Bills current signings, and discuss what overarching takeaways we have from just the first 3 days of the official NFL offseason!   It's gonna be a hell of a ride, folks - you're not gonna want to miss what we have in store! LET'S GO BUFFALO!   @RockpileReport - Twitter   https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2019/3/13/18263575/2019-free-agency-kevin-johnson-injury-history-buffalo-bills-cornerback
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Rockpile Report Episode One Hundred Forty Nine
FINALLY - MEANINGFUL DRAFT CONVERSATION!!! We open with a discussion about Chris breaking the law, and a breakdown of how the Bills recent signings & visits might shape their approach to the draft & free agency! Then, we host NFL Film/Draft analyst Brett Kollmann to open our 2019 Draft Preview Series! We discuss this years crop of defensive backs, breaking down the classes in terms of skillset, value & how that might impact the Bills draft in April! @rockpilereport - Twitter @brettkollmann - Twitter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzfVBuCfGz-oF3aOCGgO5g
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Rockpile Report Episode One Hundred Forty Eight
Its NFL Combine week, everyone! (Insert Vomiting Noises here). This week, we discuss Uber menu's  & the relevance of Bills mascots. Then, Paul Wanecski from Hashtag Sports joins us to discuss the RFA & ERFA players on the teams roster - it's surprising to see how much cheap talent we have on hand!   We also provide our annual discussion (bitch session?) on the NFL Combine, why why no one should put as much stock in it as the average football fan does, and we take the Wonderlic in an effort to prove who here is smarter!   @HtagSports - Twitter   @RockpileReport - Twitter   www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast
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Rockpile Report Episode One Hundred Forty Seven
What a weekend, Bills fans!   We open with a recap of our interview with Bills legend Fred Smerlas, compliments of ROC Sports Network & the Legends & Stars signing event at Batavia Downs!   We also cover the long expected release of TE Charles Clay (yes...we dig up the stats), and host Dean Kindig of DraftTek.com & BillsMafia.com to help us review how the Bills scouting visits and other tells might tip their hand to us as fans to their ultimate draft plans.   We close with Drew's editorial on mock drafts - if you're a fan you should probably skip this!   @TCBills_Astro - Dean's Twitter   http://drafttek.com/ - Dean's Site   https://www.facebook.com/ROCSportsNet/videos/644202349383536/ - Check out our entire brodcast & Fred Smerlas interview here!   www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast
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Rockpile Report Episode One Hundred Forty Six
Free Agency is upon us, Bills fans! This week, we open with a conversation about the AAF and why you should/shouldn't keep watching every week. Then we talk about the signing of C/G Spencer Long, discussing his skillset & the merits/potential drawbacks to his presence on the roster. We finish the show with our annual Defensive Free Agency Primer -we break down spending philosophy based on last years trends, where the Bills position groups stand as of today and names we think could improve the roster heading into 2019.   https://www.facebook.com/ROCSportsNet/ - If you can't join us live, tune into our show with "The Huddle TV" here on Roc Sports Network at 12pm EST Sunday, Feb 17 http://turnonthejets.com/2018/07/toj-new-york-jets-film-breakdown-spencer-long-2017-short-form/
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Rockpile Report Episode One Hundred Forty Five
Tangible football talk IS BACK! *Insert Clouds Parting Here*This week, with WGR550 & Cover1.net's Nate Geary in studio, we pick apart the SB and discuss it's best/worst moments. Then, we open our Free Agency discussion with an overview of the offensive side of the ball. We talk about where the Bills came from in 2018, where the stand today, what positions bear fruit compared to others and players we each like for our team in 2019! https://www.fieldgulls.com/2019/2/5/18164105/nfl-free-agents-2018-2019-busts-seahawks-contracts-extensions-franchise-tag https://wgr550.radio.com/articles/opinion/welcomed-change-josh-allen-and-air-raid-offense @NateGearyWGR @RockpileReport www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - The Official Pizzeria of the Rockpile Report Podcast
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Rockpile Report Episode One Hundred Forty Four
Neither snow nor rain, nor sleet nor hail...the Rockpile Report is still here even when the USPS isn't! This week, we host Dan Borrello, friend of the Roc Sports Network, as we break into Super Bowl Week! We talk about the resigning of Reid Ferguson, and the fact that Tom Brady will unequivocally be back for 2019 while Gronks future is up in the air. Then, we break down Super Bowl party ettiquite & break down our predictions. @DanBorrello - Twitter RockpileReport716@gmail.com - E-mail us for a copy of our prop bets if you want to participate! www.WiseGuysBuffalo.com - Your Super Bowl Pizza Provider
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Rockpile Report Episode One Hundred Forty Three
This week, we host a legend in Rockpile Report lore! We open with a discussion on Championship Weekend, and why lawsuits over game results are lame. Then, we give our takes on the teams recent OL & ST Coordinator hires & discuss one hiring that the team ABSOLUTELY needs to investigate. SPOILER ALERT: It's a new league trend. We close the show with an interview with Bills Long Snapper Reid Ferguson - we talk the end of 2018, his offseason and beyond! @SnapFlow69 - Twitter SnapFlow50 - Xbox Live (COME GET SOME IN FIFA) @Legends_Stars - Twitter www.LegendAndStars.net - Buy your presale tickets here! @RockpileReport - Twitter
72 min