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Nickel City Crew PodcastS5 E12: Secondary ConcernsIn this episode, Rob & DT are joined by longtime friend of the show, Scott Frey to breakdown the news of the week as Tre White suffers an undisclosed injury that has Bills Mafia on the edge of our seats awaiting the final results. What do the Bills do at CB2 if Tre is out for an extended period of time? Is it time to go sign a free agent either way with Max Hairston's injury? The fellas then pick the 53 man roster and to DT's surprise, it was relatively chalk. Will the real roster reflect that on Tuesday af...
2025-08-2356 minNickel City Crew PodcastS5 E11: Good VibesIn this episode, Rob & DT discuss this hectic week for The Mafia that saw Brandon Beane & James Cook finally resolve his contract dispute as they look forward to Preseason game #2 in the Windy City this Sunday night.Rob thought all along that the Cook deal would get done and he explains why Beane's comments post extension support his line of thinking about the entire situation.Who blinked 1st and does it really even matter at the end of the day? Cook is back on a relatively reasonable deal and 17 gets to keep another weapon heading into this c...
2025-08-161h 01Nickel City Crew PodcastS5 E10: Cookin' With Hot Grease, AgainIn this episode, Rob & Dump Truck discuss the James Cook saga that as seemingly reached a crossroads.What was Jimbo trying to get accomplished by holding in this week after multiple reports surfaced that he & our Buffalo Bills were close to a new contract? Did his point get across to Brandon Beane? How will this end?Both Rob & DT agree James Cook is NOT about to lose game checks so it seems either a deal is struck soon or he's just going to have to come to work. Injuries are still a concern as our Bills prepare f...
2025-08-0853 minNickel City Crew PodcastS5 E9: Everybody Eats...Again?!In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined by Buffalo Rumblings writer, Fernando Schumde, to discuss everything about our '25 Buffalo Bills offense ahead of this pivotal season.'Everybody Eats' "worked" last season but Fernando has his doubts regarding a repeat performance which is obviously music to Rob's anti-Everybody Eats ears.Are turnovers truly a stat that can be replicated?DT shares his thoughts on why McBeane have gone down this road and why it's hard to argue with the results.The offensive slogan for our Bills is catching on to a larger portion of Bills...
2025-08-0258 minNickel City Crew PodcastS5 E8: Why So Defensive?!In this episode, Rob & DT are joined by special guest Coach Marcus Oliver, the older brother (he taught him everything he knows, LOL) of current Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver to discuss everything regarding the '25 Bills defense.How motivated is Ed to perform well in a pivotal season for not only him, but all of his defensive teammates? Marcus reveals that Ed has an internal motor that is rivaled by few and explains why we should expect to see a totally different 91 come this fall.Can Sean McDermott actually get it done when the lights are the...
2025-07-261h 09Nickel City Crew PodcastS5 E7: Mafia Of ThronesIn this episode, Rob & DT are joined by longtime friend of the show and Editor-In-Chief of Buffalo FAMBase, Robyn Mundy as they discuss the difficult subject of expectations, ceilings and power as we approach the '25 NFL season for our beloved Buffalo Bills.As Sean McDermott enters his 9th season at the helm, Rob is starting to wonder how long his tenure will continue without at least a SB appearance?The NY Knicks fired their HC after he just took them to the ECF for the 1st time in 25yrs earlier this week. The Dallas Stars fired their...
2025-06-071h 04Nickel City Crew PodcastS5 E6: Hard Knock MafiaIn this episode, Rob & DT are back to breakdown the fun news that our Buffalo Bills will be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks during Training Camp this summer along with other chatter from OTA's.As a longtime fan of the show, Rob is excited that the Bills were picked even if McBeane & Co. may not be. Who are the major players and storylines that will be covered ahead of this pivotal '25 season?Keon Coleman must be any tv show producers dream! With his funny one-liners along with his charisma, he is sure to be a hit on...
2025-05-3152 minNickel City Crew PodcastS5 E5: #1 Seed VibesIn this episode, Rob & DT celebrate one of their favorite times of year as the '25 NFL schedule was released this week. The way the slate of games lays out for our Bills is giving the fellas straight #1 seed vibes as our Bills look to accomplish the last thing that has eluded them (regular season-wise) over the course of their most recent success.Rob thinks the way the marquee opponents are spread out over the 17 games is optimal for a really special regular season. With no international games or holiday games DT thinks the "consistency" of the schedule could...
2025-05-171h 13Nickel City Crew PodcastS5 E4: Charlie BrownIn this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined by long time friend of the show, Scott Frey to discuss the crazy week that was for Bills Mafia as Brandon Beane poured gasoline during his appearance on WGR Monday morning and the fallout thereafter.Was Beane trying to flex Monday morning or just tired and in a bad mood? LOL. Either way, he let it be known what he felt about the WR Train and it's passengers, including Rob.Most knew that the '25 Bills draft was going to be defense centric and the fellas breakdown the top 4 picks...
2025-05-0356 minNickel City Crew PodcastS5 E2: 2025 NFL Draft PreviewIn this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined again by longtime friend of the show & the Creative Director of BuffaloFAMBase, Justus General Radford to discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.The draft has become its own literal industry from mocks to the endless analysis of prospects yearly. One year I even heard Cam Newton smiled disingenuously, whatever that means. LOL. Regardless, the draft is now a literal breathing organism that breeds hope and new life into 32 fan bases across the league.Remember where you were when...Josh Allen was drafted? The fellas quickly share their stories of how they...
2025-04-1958 minNickel City Crew PodcastS5 E1: Welcome BackClick clack, Rob & DT are back!!! The fellas kickoff Season 5 of The Crew by giving a recap of our beloved Buffalo Bills' offseason.\What free agent additions have us excited as we get ready for the '25 season? Rob likes the Josh Palmer signing more than most while DT is bullish on Joey Bosa making an impact if he can stay healthy.Brandon Beane got duped a little bit after the signing of Larry Ogunjobi, but made sure the Bills looked good by not ripping up the agreement after news came out about the impending PED suspensions for...
2025-04-1244 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E35: Call AnsweredIn this episode, Rob & Dump Truck give their immediate reactions to our Bills beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 at The Ralph in what was an instant classic game!Boy, did McD & Babich have the D stand up in the moments that mattered most!? All of the pregame narratives were put to rest as the defense bowed up in critical situations.What a forced fumble by Bernard, huh?The Mafia needed this win and we ALL deserved it!!!Our '24 Bills are better than the KC Chiefs this season, period. Rob said it and he's not backing...
2025-01-2033 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E34: Destiny CallsIn this episode, Rob & DT quickly recap our Bills' dominant victory over the Denver Broncos 31-7 in the Wild Card round at The Ralph before diving into the matchup the entire Mafia is talking about.The Bills whooped on the Broncos and didn't even play their best game. Is that a good thing or bad? We stayed healthy in the end which is most important.Games like Sunday night don't get much bigger than this! Our Bills host the Baltimore Ravens in a game for the ages and while Rob is battling anxiety, DT is as cool as...
2025-01-181h 03Nickel City Crew PodcastS4 E33: '24 Playoff PreviewIn this episode, Rob & DT are joined by the Creative Director of BuffaloFAMBase, Justus General Radford and BuffaloFAMBase content contributor, Sterling Furrowh to preview the playoff matchup between our Bills and the Denver Broncos this Sunday at The Ralph.Look at how we got here! The Bills took modest expectations entering the regular season and turned in one of the best seasons of the McD/Allen era. What a ride it has been and ahead of the game Rob is still freaking out as the fellas explain to him why he can semi-relax.What if the Broncos deploy...
2025-01-111h 01Nickel City Crew PodcastS4 E32: Nervous EnergyIn this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined by the host of the Circling The Wagons Podcast, Nate to discuss the upcoming NFL Playoffs and what could possibly derail our '24 Bills from a SB59 appearance.Rob is starting to freak out as the playoffs approach due to him wanting to see this team get to New Orleans so badly. DT & Nate try to remind him of all of the reasons he shouldn't let his anxiety take over.Our Bills are finally healthy at the perfect time and that could make all the difference when the postseason begins...
2025-01-0442 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E31: Path To New OrleansIn this episode, Rob & DT talk about our '24 Bills' path to SB59 and what it'll take to get there.Should the Bills rest their starters ahead of their Week 18 matchup with the Patriots?Who can derail us from our plans?Is Sean McDermott's defense ready to finally standup in the playoffs?Nickel City Crew Tailgate ReportSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob & DT talk Santa and everything in between leading up to this Sunday's game at The Ralph in the regular season finale.Become a supporter of...
2024-12-281h 00Nickel City Crew PodcastS4 E30: Buckle UpIn this episode, Rob & DT discuss our Bills' big time victory over the Lions in Motown last Sunday before they look ahead to the final 3 games of the regular season.The Bills started the game hot and never let up off of the gas as they cruised until some late Detroit TD's made the score seem closer.RB's & TE's got to eat on Sunday as Rob kinda concedes that 'Everybody Eats' may be working but reminds The Mafia that it's only because of Cooper's presence.The defense has given up 86 points in the last two games. Is...
2024-12-2140 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E29: Here We Go AgainIn this episode, Rob & DT discuss our Bills losing a shootout in LA as their comeback attempt came up just short 44-42 in the highest scoring game in the NFL this season.Rob is hot at Sean McDermott (what else is new? lol) for some late game decisions that didn't necessarily lose the game for our Bills, but certainly made sure we didn't have a chance to win it. DT tries to talk Rob off the ledge, as usual, but it doesn't quite work.Does McD have a late game/high pressure situational problem that needs to be...
2024-12-141h 01Nickel City Crew PodcastS4 E27: In The Presence Of GreatnessIn this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined once again by Scott Frey to discuss the instant classic matchup last Sunday as our Bills beat their rival KC Chiefs 30-21 at The Ralph.The Bills seemed in control for most of the game and at the biggest moment, Josh Allen stepped up as he's made a habit of doing throughout his career. He truly is a pleasure to watch as Rob wonders if we're all witnesses to true greatness?Sean McDermott continues to field a good-to-great defense each season and the '24 group is starting to round into...
2024-11-2357 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E26: Coping MechanismsIn this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined by new friend of the show Scott Frey along with Sterling Furrowh of Buffalo FAMBase to discuss everything Bills v. Chiefs ahead of this huge matchup at The Ralph late Sunday afternoon.Rob has heard all week on WGR and other outlets everything from "it's better if we lose just in case of the playoff rematch", to 'it's not even a big game" and he's had enough of the nonsense!Sterling thinks this game could come down to how McD handles himself in pressure situations which always grabs Rob's attention...
2024-11-1654 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E25: Trap Game?In this episode, Rob & DT are joined by special guest Scott Frey to recap our Bills dramatic win over Miami last week and then look ahead to the upcoming AFC matchup in Indianapolis against the Colts on Sunday.What a crazy game we had at The Ralph last Sunday as the Bills once again found a way to beat their rival Dolphins in improbable fashion. Good for Tyler Bass as he goes from zero to hero all in the same game and may have saved his job in the process.The injury bug is once again biting the...
2024-11-0955 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E23: Problem Solved?In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck breakdown our Bills dominant win back at The Ralph this past Sunday over the Titans 34-10. Although the offense took most of the 1st half to wake up, once it did they looked very familiar to Bills offenses of old and Rob doesn't think it's a coincidence. The fellas then look ahead to Sunday's game in Seattle against a Seahawks team that Rob & DT disagree about a little. One thing they do agree on is that our Bills better not sleepwalk on it could be a long plane ride back to Orchard Park....
2024-10-2652 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E22: Attaboy Brandon!In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are overjoyed as Brandon Beane finally came to his senses and laid the silly 'Everybody Eats' nonsense to rest by trading for Amari Cooper this past Tuesday.Our Bills beat the New York Jets 23-20 on MNF and although it wasn't pretty, a win is a win and we don't have to apologize this time of year. Ray Davis looked great in his first feature role as the rookie filled in for the injured James Cook and did not disappoint. DT noticed that the o-line played with a different level of nastiness that s...
2024-10-2047 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E21: They Tried To Tell UsIn this episode, Rob & Dump Truck discuss the disgusting 23-20 loss our Bills suffered in Houston on Sunday before looking ahead to a now massive AFCE matchup on Monday Night Football in New Jersey against the Jets with 1st place on the line.What happened down in H-Town where it seemed the Texans literally tried to give the Bills the game multiple times and we just refused to take it?! Lots of blame can be spread around as the Bills got down early and the offense looked out of sorts all day in what migh be 17's worst game...
2024-10-121h 03Nickel City Crew PodcastS4 E20: Humble PieIn this episode, Rob & DT discuss our Bills being served up a huge piece of 'humble pie' courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football 35-10 in the worst blowout we've suffered in almost three years!!! Then the fellas turn their attention to the big matchup in H-Town this Sunday against the Texans and you know who.What the heck was that?!?!?! From the offense sputtering to start the game all the way to literally the first play from scrimmage for BAL, Buffalo looked outclassed and were thoroughly outcoached on SNF. And just when you could start to...
2024-10-0554 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E19: Let Me Find Out!In this episode, Rob & DT bask in our Bills' total domination of the Jacksonville Jaguars on MNF 47-10 in front of a raucous crowd at The Ralph. Then they turn their attention to the entire AFC as the Bills prepare for a tough 3 game stretch that may give us more answers to just how good this '24 team can be.Rob thinks Monday night's thrashing was reminiscent of Perfection In The Park and DT agrees as the Bills jumped on the Jags early and never let up scoring TD's on the first five drives to start the game. The...
2024-09-271h 02Nickel City Crew PodcastS4 E18: RecalibrateIn this episode, Rob & DT discuss our Bills handling business down in South Beach last week with a dominating 31-10 victory. Then they look ahead to Jacksonville coming to The Ralph for a primetime matchup on Monday Night Football. Finally, Rob takes Dump Truck on a stroll around the AFC where although it's early, things are starting to look a lot different as some teams we thought were contenders are off to slow starts. The Bills own Miami and that isn't a debate as the Bills win again against our division rivals under the lights on TNF last week. J...
2024-09-2052 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E17: Vacation HomeIn this episode, Rob & DT recap the Bills 34-28 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 while previewing the big matchup against our hated rivals from South Beach.After a shaky start, our Bills got their act together towards the end of the first half and took control of the game from there. Rob must complain about McDermott somehow but McD actually made it easy with his questionable 4th down decision late in the 4th quarter.Finally, the fellas look ahead to tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Josh Allen literally owns the Dolphins but...
2024-09-1351 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E16: Bills = FamilyIn this episode, Rob & Dump Truck share their stories of how they became rabid Bills fans and how that fandom led to them becoming lifelong friends as football is offically back.Rob shares his earliest Bills memories of crying as a 5yr old at the end of SB25 to listening to Van Miller on the way home from church with his parents and then running into the house to catch the rest of the action on TV.DT's Bills roots can be traced back to his Grandpa who got him hooked at an early age. As he baptized...
2024-09-0642 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E14: Josh's Team, LiterallyIn this episode, Rob & DT are joined by the Creative Director of BuffaloFAMBase, Justus General Radford as the fellas discuss everything Josh Allen as we inch closer to the '24 season.This is Josh's team now and there isn't any disputing it. The fellas breakdown 17 and his leadership style as he is front and center with no distractions.Is Josh the true 'Elevator Man' capable of raising the play of others around him in this pivotal season with so much change to the offense?Rob & Justus get sidetracked into a heated debate about last year's Divisional Round...
2024-08-2358 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E13: Injury Bug Bites AgainIn this episode, Rob & Dump Truck discuss the bombshell that hit Bills Mafia today with the news that All-Pro LB Matt Milano tore his bicep threatening his availability for the '24 season altogether.How does 58's injury effect the '24 Bills defense? Is Dorian Williams ready to assume the role alongside Terrel Bernard? What now for the outlook on the season as a whole? Damn, this hit us like a ton of bricks and as always, DT is there to try to keep the optimism.Our Bills clearly seem to be searching still for more help in the...
2024-08-1641 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E12: Offensive BuffetIn this episode, Rob & DT are joined by Rob's good friend & podcast mentor, JSpenceTheKing from Buffalo Rumblings, as the fellas discuss everything that surrounds our '24 Buffalo Bills offense.Who is Joe Brady?This 'everybody eats' moniker has been driving Rob crazy recently and he asks DT & JSpence for help digesting it all along with what it actually means for the Bills offense this season. Will everyone get equal shares? Will a true #1 WR step up organically? Is Dalton Kincaid ready for his closeup?Rob & DT end the show by visiting each positional room and give their...
2024-08-0958 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E9: School's Out For SummerIn this episode, Rob & DT link up for the final show before summer break as our Bills get ready for Training Camp next month at St. John Fisher in Pittsford, NY. QB1 is changing his throwing motion and the fellas discuss if that should be of any concern. Josh mentioned that the body shields itself from pain so Rob wonders just how hurt 17 has been these last two years.Who will be Josh's new security blanket now that Diggs is gone? Kincaid seems like a logical candidate as he is in line for a big season in year 2.
2024-06-1447 minNickel City Crew PodcastS4 E8: So, We're Really Doing This?!?!?!In this episode, Rob is back on the Mafia couch as DT attempts to talk him off of the ledge once again. Rob is worried about our '24 Bills WR room and Dump Truck is right there with #'s to help back his claim that the Bills offense will be just fine heading into the new season.What happened to Beane making another move after trading Stefon Diggs?! Not only did Beane not replace 14 with another proven WR, but he doubled down with an array of new faces with unknown production to say the least. Rob is freaking out...
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