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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Nov 18, 2020 • 50min

Does injury to Drew Brees open audition opportunity for Jameis Winston? Plus NFC & AFC Playoff Projections (Football 11/18)

It's Wednesday and time for a Pick Six staple also known as the Brady Quinn Football Show! Will Brinson and Brady break down Drew Brees' injury and the impact it will have on the remainder of the season for the Saints and the rest of the NFL (1:30). How long could he be out? Can New Orleans survive without him? Is this a clear long-term audition opportunity for Jameis Winston? Next, the guys focus on playoff projections taking a closer look at the NFC West and who can emerge atop that division (24:30). If you haven't learned your lesson, stop sleeping on the Dolphins (41:00). Brady believes they can definitely get to 10 wins and into the playoffs which will be a miraculous feat for that franchise.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @Brady_Quinn, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin 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

Nov 17, 2020 • 46min

2021 NFL Draft Lookahead: Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields, Stock Up for QBs Mac Jones, Kyle Trask, Zach Wilson (Football 11/17)

It's never too early for draft talk and that's exactly what you get on this episode. Ryan Wilson is joined by Josh Edwards to take a glimpse at the 2021 NFL Draft which a focus on the players that have improved their stock during this college football season. We have to start at the top. Trevor Lawrence has long been penciled in as the #1 pick in this class, but Justin Fields is narrowing the gap with his stellar play for Ohio State. That's not all the quarterback talk though. Ryan has been very impressed by Mac Jones from Alabama, Kyle Trask from Florida and Zach Wilson from BYU. The guys evaluate their strengths and weaknesses as well as their potential draft range when April rolls around. Both Ryan and Josh offer more 'Stock Up' candidates on this early draft breakdown. 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @ryanwilsonCBS, @EdwardsCBS, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin 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

Nov 17, 2020 • 35min

Vikings-Bears MNF Recap: Resurgence continues for Minnesota, while Chicago still in freefall (Football 11/17)

The streak is over! No, not the Bears' skid, but Kirk Cousins career 9-game losing streak on Monday Night Football finally came to an end. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to recap MNF. As wild as it sounds, does Minnesota have a shot at the playoffs? Meanwhile, Chicago is trending in the opposite direction, so the Pick Six Superfriends make sure to break down their woes.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 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=enJoin 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

Nov 16, 2020 • 17min

MNF Preview: Vikings-Bears Gambling Picks, Props & DFS Advice (Football 11/16)

A November battle in the NFC North is made even better with a little action on the game. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Emory Hunt to break down Vikings-Bears on Monday Night Football from a gambling perspective. We know Kirk Cousins is abysmal in primetime, but will that streak finally end tonight with Nick Foles on the other side? Dalvin Cook is one of the biggest beasts in the NFL and there could be a few player props to target with him. Listen as Will and Emory dive into their game picks, props and DFS advice for this matchup. 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @FBallGameplanVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin 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

Nov 16, 2020 • 1h 39min

Week 10 NFL Recap: Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins connect for game-winning Hail Mary plus Drew Brees injured (Football 11/16)

As they do every Sunday, the Pick Six Superfriends link up late at night to recap all the action in the NFL. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech cover everything you need to know from Week 10 including an improbably finish in the Game of the Year between the Cardinals and Bills, the Ravens faltering on Sunday Night Football vs. the Patriots, a concerning injury to Drew Brees and much more.Patriots-Ravens (1:45)Cardinals-Bills (13:00)Dolphins-Chargers (24:00)Saints-49ers (34:45)Rams-Seahawks (41:45)Packers-Jaguars (48:30)Bucs-Panthers (57:45)Giants-Eagles (1:02:15)Lions-Washington (1:15:00)Steelers-Bengals (1:20:15)Browns-Texans (1:28:30)Raiders-Broncos (1:33:00)Winners/Losers (1:35:15)'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 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=enJoin 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

Nov 14, 2020 • 48min

📬 Mailbag: Reason for Seahawks' defensive woes, Best WR in football, Joe Judge's 'brilliance' (Football 11/14)

The Superfriends gather to answer your 5-star questions from Apple Podcasts in the much-anticipated return of the Pick Six mailbag. Why do Ryan Wilson and John Breech let Will Brinson off the hook for his horrible predictions? Well, that's the theme of this mailbag. The guys also assess the Cardinals status as contenders and where DeAndre Hopkins ranks among the best wide receivers in football. They also evaluate the first-year coaching performance by Joe Judge and dive into how the Seahawks got so bad on defense. A wild hypothetical ends the show. 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @CodyJBenjamin, @E_DeBerardinisVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksixCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin 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

Nov 13, 2020 • 56min

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