The Rockpile Report - A Buffalo Bills Podcast

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...

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 migh...

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 yea...

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...

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...

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...

This week we're joined in studio by Hashtag Sports human calculator Paul Wanecski! We talk about new changes to the Bills front office, why fans shouldn't be disappointed by the departures & should instead share Drew's frustration over the lack of traction our position coaching hires are getting. Then, we have an indepth conversation about the Buffalo Bills 2018-2019 Salary Cap situation - we brea...

IT'S COACHING MUSICAL CHAIRS, BILLS FANS! This week, we talk about Wild Card weekend & the start of what has become "coaching roulette". We also discuss the difficulty Duke Williams (no, Chris, no THAT Duke) will face heading from the CFL to the NFL, and the questionnaire released by CAA Icon on behalf of the Buffalo Bills for ticket holders & fans alike. Then, we go over why a true "AFC East Prev...

And there you have it - the 2018 Buffalo Bills season is over! We have Ryan Lasal, host of the Roc Sports Network TV show "The Huddle" in studio with us as we recap the 2018 season. We open with Drew's hatred of New Year's Eve, the staff changes already announced over at 1 Bills Drive & the retirement of a fan favorite, Kyle Williams. Then, we recap Miami vs Buffalo in Week 17, including Josh Alle...

Merry Christmas, Bills fans! This week, we talk about our Xmas experiences, including Drew's brawl for household dominance & super polite in-laws. We also recap the Bills trip to New England - confusion over Tom Brady's struggles, lamenting the treatment of Josh Allen & a discussion on the culpability of our coaching staff in another lopsided loss the Patriots. Then, we discuss the fall of the 201...

HAPPY FESTIVUS EVERYBODY! This week, we make a lot of holiday references because we can - so sue us! We talk about the generosity of Brits, Nathan Peterman & Pro Bowl snubs - why they don't matter and neither does the game. Then, we recap our Sunday at New Era and our takeaways from a Bills win over the Lions. Josh Allen improving, interesting snap count observations & Chris's first crack at namin...

This weeks starts off on something of a serious note as Drew learned this week that, in the words of Cat Stevens - "It's a wild world". We discuss trusting strangers, Drew's trip to Narnia in the middle of a football game ( he can drink a small family under the table - booze doesn't do THAT to people ), and break down the addition of 2 solid defensive players to the IR. Then we recap NYJvBUF, maki...

It's a no-prepwork podcast, folks! This week, we lead off with Chris's random encounter with a fellow season ticket holder, new developments on the Bills stadium discussion & injury news for our offensive line. Then we recap BUFvsMIA, breaking down the terrible return on investment we're getting from our most expensive offensive players, the terrible officiating and Drew eats crow on Josh Allen. T...

WHO'S TRASH NOW?! This week, we open the show discussing the holidays, and shamelessly plug a charity we strongly support. Then, we talk about some dramatic Bills news & Drew's rough game day experience.    In our recap of #JAXvsBUF, we focus on Allen's play & progression, the defensive performance and the spark that absolutely turned the tide in favor of the home team.    We close with a preview...

This weeks podcast was like a breath of fresh air for us to record, hopefully it's as fun for you to listen to! We open with a conversation about the recent departures of WR Terrelle Pryor & divisive QB Nathan Peterman, who we bid the shows most elegant farewell ever. Then we recap our takeaways from our Week 10 victory over the New York Jets, outlining how the contributions from a bunch of really...

Pick Sixes, fights & arson - this weeks podcast has it all! We talk about Bills news including Ezra "PanchoBilla" Castro & the late, great Phillip Gaines in this weeks News Update & then recap Week 9, giving context to our poor rushing attack while underlining the effort our D is still giving week in & week out. Then, we talk about people who have it worse than Bills fans ( including someone who p...

Happy Halloween, Bills fans! This week, we discuss Drew's recent experience with the "Vontae Davis Wing Challenge", and what we saw from the Bills (or didn't see) at the trade deadline. We also recap our experience at Monday Night Football, talk about folks who are probably more depressed than Bills fans this week & where we stand at the 2nd quarter pole of the NFL season. Finally, we talk about o...

Chris thinks this podcast is one of our Top 10 of all time - you be the judge! This week, we touch on UB Football & shamelessly plug this weeks live event, as well as talk about Chad Kelly & the trade deadline. Then, we talk about the finer points of our loss in Indy, providing context to the whipping we took, and point out people who might feel worse this week than we do. We close with a discussi...

Folks...I need you to hear me out here. This week Drew kicks the podcast off on his soapbox, as he talks about the state of the Bills fanbase & how we move forward. If you're looking for a Peterman rant, you might have to look elsewhere this week. Then, we recap our Week 6 loss to the Houston Texans, talking about the positives we can take away from each side of the ball. Then we air a new segment...

Folks, strap in because his weeks show gives WAY more than last weeks! In our latest show, we discuss why trading McCoy is nonsense & pick through the signing of former Browns QB Derek Anderson. We go on to recap our Week 5 action vs. the Titans, including an indepth look at the performance of our front 7 that won us the game, and a look around the AFC East. We close with our Week 6 Preview for BU...

**** NOTE: We apologize to our dedicated listeners, as this podcast is not our finest work. Technical difficulties forced a complete re-recording of the 1hr & 45 min show - we apologize in advance, and like the Bills themselves look forward to a more successful effort next week! ****   We've reached the 1/4 mark of the NFL Season folks - what a ride!   This week, we talk about Bills fans who are m...

To quote Gladiator: "ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!" What a time to be alive for Bills fans, eh? This week, we talk about Milano's award, Newhouse's trade & recap the Week 3 action against the Vikings. We break down what we liked about the Defense, about the offense, and discuss Josh Allen - both the good & the bad, even if some superfans don't want to hear it. Then, we break down this weeks action in...

This team isn't for the faint of heart, so feel free to jump off the bandwagon at anytime. This week, we talk about all the people we got to meet this week, including those who are getting Drew head-first into rugby. You have no idea what you've done. Then we talk about Vontae Davis & why it doesn't bother Drew compared to a longstanding history of Bills quitters.  We also recap Sunday's matchup v...

This week we address a lot, including the fact that Drew wasn't the most riled up person about the Bills loss on Sunday. We recap the game ( skip it if you're not in the mood for a realistic take on our performance ) including our opinions on the OL, Defense & game planning. Then we host "The Lighting Round" podcast host & SB Nation writer Garrett Sisti to talk about our week 2 matchup against the...

It's like Christmas & the 4th of July combined - THE NFL SEASON IS HERE! This week, we talk about the McCarron trade, national criticism of Peterman & his response. Then, we break down the 53 man roster into what position groups we liked, and what made us scratch our heads. Finally, we host Ken McKusick who analyzies flim for The Russell Street Report, to help us preview our  week 1 matchup agains...