Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast
CBS Sports, Football, NFL
Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by former All-Pro offensive lineman Kyle Long, football analyst Mike Renner, and writer/thinker JP Acosta. Together, the three bring a mix of player perspective, analytics expertise, and sharp cultural insight across 4 episodes a week. It’s like hanging with your buddies and talking ball…if your buddies were 8-year NFL vets, film junkies who helped build evaluation systems used by NFL teams, and one of the most thoughtful young voices breaking down the game today.
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Jul 30, 2021 • 40min
Training Camp Updates: Zach Wilson agrees to rookie deal, Concern over Dak & Lamar? Michael Thomas injury thoughts (Football 7/30)
Nominate Pick Six for The People's Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/A lot of time has been spent on Aaron Rodgers this week and rightfully so. But on this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to break down some of the other most pertinent news items from the first full week of Training Camp including rookie deals for Trey Lance and Zach Wilson, health issues for Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson, injury updates from Michael Thomas and Odell Beckham Jr. and more!'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2021 • 31min
Aaron Rodgers is extremely forthcoming with the media + Xavien Howard wants a trade from the Dolphins (Football 7/29)
Nominate Pick Six for The People's Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/Aaron Rodgers' utter domination of NFL headlines continues as he addressed the media on Wednesday, opening up about his offseason and future with the Packers. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Cody Benjamin to further break down those comments. The guys also speculate about where Xavien Howard could end up if the Dolphins do decide to deal the disgruntled CB.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2021 • 56min
Aaron Rodgers reports to camp + Trying to assess the tricky Deshaun Watson situation and trade scenarios (Football 7/28)
Nominate Pick Six for The People's Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to break down the latest with the two players we've talked about the most this offseason, Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson. The guys react to Rodgers reporting to camp before evaluating his future in Green Bay and what could happen the rest of this season and beyond. Then, the Pick Six Superfriends talk Watson while trying to wade through his off-the-field stuff.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2021 • 32min
Aaron Rodgers and Packers near agreement for return that could pave way for departure in 2022 (Football 7/26)
Nominate Pick Six for The People's Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/It was a truly crazy Monday in July as one of the league's biggest stars stole headlines again. Will Brinson welcomes Jonathan Jones to recap all that continues to go down with Aaron Rodgers. It appears as though Rodgers could be returning to the Packers soon, so we provide analysis from all angles and the winners and losers of the whole offseason saga.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2021 • 1h 6min
📬 Mailbag: Odds Aaron Rodgers returns and should we stop doubting Jimmy G? (Football 7/26)
Visit budlightlegends.com for your chance to win a free cooler!Nominate Pick Six for The People's Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/It's a Mailbag Monday for the Pick Six Superfriends. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech answer questions left by listeners as 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. The guys give updated percentages and odds that Aaron Rodgers returns to Green Bay or returns to football in general. A listener also calls out Wilson for his criticism of Jimmy Garoppolo. Is that fair or unfair? We also cover some target share questions for the Dolphins, Eagles, Jaguars and Bengals. 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2021 • 24min
AFC West Training Camp Burning Questions: How much better did the Chiefs get? Are Broncos quarterbacks good enough? (Football 7/23)
Nominate Pick Six for The People's Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/Our division-by-division look at burning Training Camp questions concludes with the AFC West. The Chiefs solidified their offensive line but the defense still makes us ever-so-slightly second-guess KC. We're very curious how Brandon Staley performs as the 1st-year coach of the the Chargers and if the Broncos QBs are good enough if they don't end up acquiring a big-name talent. And can the Raiders get more contributions from recent draft picks? Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson address all that and more on this episode!'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2021 • 21min
NFC West Training Camp Burning Questions: Does Russell Wilson still have to do everything? How soon until we see Trey Lance? (Football 7/22)
Nominate Pick Six for The People's Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/Some people projected all 4 NFC West teams to reach the postseason in 2020. That didn't happen as only half the division got in. But this year, they might be in a better position. That doesn't mean there aren't plenty of lingering questions heading into Training Camp for the 49ers, Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Cody Benjamin to break down the most burning ones.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2021 • 26min
NFC East Training Camp Burning Questions: Can Cowboys defense be decent? Is Jalen Hurts the future for the Eagles? (Football 7/22)
Visit budlightlegends.com for your chance to win a free cooler!Nominate Pick Six for The People's Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/Will the NFC East be the worst division in football? Now that's a broad burning question for the division, but on this episode, we go team-by-team discussing top questions and concerns for the Cowboys, Giants, WFT and Eagles heading into Training Camp. And spoiler: just like a lot of other divisions, it comes down to the quarterbacks. 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2021 • 21min
AFC South Training Camp Burning Questions: Can the Colts fix Carson Wentz? Will Urban Meyer pan out in the NFL? (Football 7/22)
Nominate Pick Six for The People's Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/The AFC South is a weird division. Two teams are clearly competing for the crown while the other two are dysfunctional to the point of entertainment. On this episode Will Brinson is joined by Jeff Kerr to answer Burning Questions for the Colts, Titans, Jaguars and Texans heading into Training Camp. Can the Colts get the old Carson Wentz back? How will Julio Jones fit in with the Titans? How will Urban Meyer fit in in the NFL? And what the heck is happening at quarterback for the Texans?'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2021 • 33min
NFC South Training Camp Burning Questions: Can Bucs be even better? Who will replace Drew Brees and how well will they perform? (Football 7/21)
Nominate Pick Six for The People's Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/Our Training Camp Burning Questions roll on to the division with the reigning champ. Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to break down the NFC South led by the Bucs. Everyone is wondering if Tampa can pull off the repeat and something that hasn't been done since WAY earlier in Tom Brady's career. The Saints have obvious questions about Drew Brees' replacement, the Panthers would love to find out if Sam Darnold is actually good, while the Falcons need to know what this new regime will look like.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
