Popular Post Shaw66 Posted May 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2022 This isn’t a real Rockpile Review. It could be, because Brandon Beane once again has orchestrated a lot of change. that's worth talking about. This is just a simple announcement that I don’t intend to write The Rockpile Review on a weekly basis for the 2022 season. I probably still will write occasional pieces under that name, but not game-by-game, as I’ve done in the past. I’m cutting back for a variety of reasons, but probably mostly because finding the time to write and finding fresh things to write about was becoming a chore. It’s easier to be creative, I’ve found, when the team is 7-9. These days, I find myself struggling every week to find a new and better way to say “WOW!!!” I expect to continue to be here regularly, writing my usual long-winded stuff. Just not every Sunday night. Go BILLS! 20 3 2 2 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoAZBillfan Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Totally understandable reasoning. Those reviews will be missed by this guy. I found you do/did a great job of assessing the games! Much appreciated and will still look for your posts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I totally get that. There's so much more to talk about when the team sucks. When they're great, you just gotta sit back and enjoy it. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA OC Bills Fan Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Hi Shaw, Although I don't respond to your weekly columns, I always anxiously await both your write up as well as Virgil's (and Bill in NYC before Virgil), particularly after a win. Can't say I like reading much about losses. When you don't write them, they will be sorely missed! Thank you for all of your contributions to the site! 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Love your stuff, Shaw. Enjoy semi-retirement! 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Good, you deserve a little break Shaw. You've brought us tons of amazing insights to so many games. This current "wow" infused team is one to simply sit back and enjoy the ride. Looking forward to your thoughts when they do come. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky7337 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) The off-season and the hope of breaking years of pain, only to be let down, sure was more eventful. I used to stop paying attention as much late season when i knew we had no chance some times. Now it's like I stop paying attention as much in the off-season cause we're not hoping for a QB like Josh and a competent regime. It's almost like the dysfunction was so easy to watch play out again and again. When they made head scratching move after head scratching move. Now it's like I usually for the most part get their moves. Strange times indeed. Edited May 23, 2022 by Sharky7337 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Winning is a strange place for us 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I have long thought about this unusual conundrum. When the team is really good, issues/conversations about the team tend to be boring and simple. When the team is bad, things get a LOT more interesting and there is much more to discuss. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 34 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: This isn’t a real Rockpile Review. It could be, because Brandon Beane once again has orchestrated a lot of change. that's worth talking about. This is just a simple announcement that I don’t intend to write The Rockpile Review on a weekly basis for the 2022 season. I probably still will write occasional pieces under that name, but not game-by-game, as I’ve done in the past. I’m cutting back for a variety of reasons, but probably mostly because finding the time to write and finding fresh things to write about was becoming a chore. It’s easier to be creative, I’ve found, when the team is 7-9. These days, I find myself struggling every week to find a new and better way to say “WOW!!!” I expect to continue to be here regularly, writing my usual long-winded stuff. Just not every Sunday night. Go BILLS! Exactly. I feel the same way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Thanks OP, always appreciated your postgame thoughts and the obvious effort you brought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just do a write-up after losses. That way you'll only have to do 2 or 3 columns. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I, like many, will miss your reports Shaw. But, "thank you." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Your weekly seasonal Rockpile Review is always something to look forward to. Appreciate all your hard work in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 But what if the Bills suck this year? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 For what it's worth, I've always loved your articles and will miss them going forward. Thanks for all of your hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Always enjoyed reading these, can appreciate why you decided to not do one after every game. Looking forward to reading your less frequent ones, however infrequent they might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Thanks for all the work you've put into this over the years. I've always enjoyed reading your Reviews, and appreciate the time you've put into it. You and some other consistent contributors to this site give a lot of good insight, and know it must take quite a bit of effort to continue at that pace. Thanks again to you and the others who've written quality posts over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Thanks for all the great write-ups, Shaw, both here and on the old BBMB. I completely understand why you want to stop analyzing and just enjoy the games, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, LeGOATski said: I totally get that. There's so much more to talk about when the team sucks. When they're great, you just gotta sit back and enjoy it. So true. I find this board is most useful when there’s something to rag about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I look forward to you not-as-regularly scheduled programming once the season is underway. When there’s something worth writing about we know we can count on you. Thanks for doing it all these years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Virgil said: Exactly. I feel the same way Who's the band for this season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Shaw66 said: This isn’t a real Rockpile Review. It could be, because Brandon Beane once again has orchestrated a lot of change. that's worth talking about. This is just a simple announcement that I don’t intend to write The Rockpile Review on a weekly basis for the 2022 season. I probably still will write occasional pieces under that name, but not game-by-game, as I’ve done in the past. I’m cutting back for a variety of reasons, but probably mostly because finding the time to write and finding fresh things to write about was becoming a chore. It’s easier to be creative, I’ve found, when the team is 7-9. These days, I find myself struggling every week to find a new and better way to say “WOW!!!” I expect to continue to be here regularly, writing my usual long-winded stuff. Just not every Sunday night. Go BILLS! Thank so much for your contributions! I really enjoy your post game thoughts week after week! You should just let the story build all season long and culminate your thoughts into one Epic piece after we win the SuperBowl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuvtalker Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Thank you for all your insightful articles and for all of your hard work. I certainly appreciate all the time it takes to contribute such well thought out pieces, and will also miss your regular write-ups. That just means when you do post content, we'll all be that much more appreciative. Thank you again, and may your pen flow like the mighty Niagara when you DO take the time to bless us with your articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie's ire Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 It's weird, isn't it? I think OTA's are going on today and I see nothing about it. Remember when there would be like 5 quarterbacks competing for a starting job and we would have to know every rumor about every pass completed or missed even if activities were behind closed doors? The off season is much more interesting when the team sucks....but oh the games themselves are soooo much better. It's a reasonable trade off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Virgil said: Exactly. I feel the same way Oh no - please one of youse leaving the space is bad enough.....altho I totally get it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse Nuts Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Shaw66 said: This isn’t a real Rockpile Review. It could be, because Brandon Beane once again has orchestrated a lot of change. that's worth talking about. This is just a simple announcement that I don’t intend to write The Rockpile Review on a weekly basis for the 2022 season. I probably still will write occasional pieces under that name, but not game-by-game, as I’ve done in the past. I’m cutting back for a variety of reasons, but probably mostly because finding the time to write and finding fresh things to write about was becoming a chore. It’s easier to be creative, I’ve found, when the team is 7-9. These days, I find myself struggling every week to find a new and better way to say “WOW!!!” I expect to continue to be here regularly, writing my usual long-winded stuff. Just not every Sunday night. Go BILLS! Well we certainly appreciate all of your hard work and input here over the years. Can’t say that I read everything, but I always appreciated your “seasoned” point of view. Especially now that I’m sniffing at age 50 myself. Time to sit back and smell the football roses now that our garden in Orchard Park is finally growing sweet ones vs the stinkers we had grown accustomed to for the last few decades. Thanks again Shaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 It is always mightily appreciated. I enjoy and appreciate both you and @Virgil doing those recaps and look forward to reviewing them after games. I will continue to do so when you take the time to do them. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Someone has to pick up the pieces. I suggest @Jay_Fixit @Royale with Cheese and @teef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBillsJunkie Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Thanks for posting. I did enjoy your reviews, but I get the time suck of actually creating relevant thoughtful material instead of posting knee jerk reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, Beast said: Someone has to pick up the pieces. I suggest @Jay_Fixit @Royale with Cheese and @teef. Are you f*cking kidding me? This is like suggesting Rex Ryan and Beth Mowins take the MNF duties. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 So are we, or are we not, getting Ertz? (Now we’re never going to know!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: So are we, or are we not, getting Ertz? (Now we’re never going to know!) You won't hear it from me! I've never been the breaking news guy around here. But you made me laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 41 minutes ago, Beast said: Someone has to pick up the pieces. I suggest @Jay_Fixit @Royale with Cheese and @teef. just ask to be held. i'm into it. 39 minutes ago, Gugny said: Are you f*cking kidding me? This is like suggesting Rex Ryan and Beth Mowins take the MNF duties. please...i'm adorable and approachable. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, teef said: just ask to be held. i'm into it. please...i'm adorable and approachable. You’re adorable cause you’re 5’6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jay_Fixit said: You’re adorable cause you’re 5’6. don't you dare take those 3 inches from me. don't you dare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddicksTDLeap Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Nooooooooooooooo! Cheers to you for your years of service! Post game won’t be the same without the Rockpile Review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Unacceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, RiotAct said: Unacceptable. We want the team to be winners... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Shaw66 said: . These days, I find myself struggling every week to find a new and better way to say “WOW!!!” Go BILLS! To keep the tradition going, why don't you consider starting the weekly thread but just posting "Wow" or "Dang"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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