

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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Sep 10, 2020 • 58min
Week 1 NFL DFS Picks & Advice (Football 9/10)
There's some uncertainty surrounding season-long fantasy football this season with a chance for NFL DFS to be more popular than ever. Regardless if you're a veteran of the space or just a beginner, you have to listen to advice from our fantasy guru Heath Cummings before setting your lineups. Heath and host Will Brinson go through every game on the Sunday slate, offering tips to help towards the perfect build.Dolphins-Patriots (6:30)Eagles-Washington (13:00)Jets-Bills (17:15)Packers-Vikings (22:00)Bears-Lions (23:30)Seahawks-Falcons (31:00)Browns-Ravens (37:30)Raiders-Panthers (40:15)Colts-Jaguars (43:15)Saints-Bucs (46:00)Chargers-Bengals (50:15)Cardinals-49ers (51:45)Cowboys-Rams (54:30)'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, @heathcummingssrVisit 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

Sep 9, 2020 • 22min
🚨 Rams sign Jalen Ramsey to richest CB extension ever - Emergency Podcast (Football 9/9)
The speculation surrounding Jalen Ramsey's contract can end, effective immediately. On Wednesday morning, the Rams made Ramsey the richest CB in league history, by locking him up to a 5-year, $105m extension. Will Brinson is joined by Superfriends Ryan Wilson and John Breech to break down the move. The guys discuss the type of team that Los Angeles is creating, how this deal compares to others at the position and future compensation we could see for cornerbacks. '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

Sep 9, 2020 • 53min
DeAndre Hopkins extension, Clowney to Titans, Week 1 games we're eyeing (Football 9/9)
Pew, pew, pew. If you're familiar with the Pick Six podcast, you know those are the horns for the Brady Quinn Football Show. If you're new here, well, you're in for a treat. On this episode, host Will Brinson and the namesake of Wednesday's show Brady Quinn, link up to get you caught up on the latest news and prepare you for the start of football season. DeAndre Hopkins is the latest in the long line of mega-extensions dished out this summer (10:00). Should there be any concern of Nuk dipping in production in the latter half of this deal? The guys also analyze the extensions awarded to Keenan Allen, Tre'Davious White, Cam Heyward and Kareem Hunt (18:00). Jadeveon Clowney finally has a new home (27:30). Are the Titans the best spot he could have landed? Next, Will and Brady tackle the Week 1 games they are the most excited for. Seeing Cam Newton in New England has to be near the top of the list, but what else intrigues these two from the opening slate of games (35:00)? '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

Sep 8, 2020 • 1h 16min
Bold Predictions for 2020 NFL Season: Colts win Super Bowl, Stafford wins MVP and much more (Football 9/8)
Time to be bold! The Pick Six Superfriends gather for a final offseason podcast (for this trio) to make bold predictions regarding the NFL season. Will Brinson, John Breech and Ryan Wilson make 1 bold prediction for each NFL division.AFC East (4:45)NFC East (13:00)AFC North (24:15)NFC North (30:30)AFC South (38:00)NFC South (46:00)AFC West (58:15)NFC West (1:08:15)*Note: This episode was recorded on Thursday, 9/3*'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

Sep 5, 2020 • 29min
NFL Roster Cuts: Dolphins ditch Josh Rosen, Washington releases Adrian Peterson (Football 9/5)
It's a dreaded day for many around the NFL as teams must trim their rosters down to 53 players. That means a whole lot of cuts. To break down Saturday's notable moves, Will Brinson welcomes the Superfriends - Ryan Wilson and John Breech - for their reactions. '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

Sep 5, 2020 • 27min
🚨Deshaun Watson agrees to 4-year, $160m extension with Texans - Emergency Podcast (Football 9/5)
It was just a matter of time before Deshaun Watson joined his contemporaries in the massive QB extension club. That day came on Saturday as the 4th-year quarterback agreed to an extension with the Texans for 4 years and a reported $160 million. Will Brinson welcomes Ryan Wilson and John Breech to break down the deal and what it means not only for Houston, but for the rest of the league. The Superfriends discuss the Texans' future as well as how this move impacts Dak Prescott and the rest of the ever-changing QB market. They also discuss Keenan Allen's big new deal. '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

Sep 4, 2020 • 32min
Gambling Week: Early look at Week 1 lines, how to bet Chiefs-Texans opener (Football 9/4)
To wrap up Gambling Week, Will Brinson welcomes Kenny White to break down Week 1 spreads. The 2020 opener is now less than a week away as the Chiefs have been getting all the hype, but Kenny says don't sleep on the Texans and the "revenge factor". The guys also get into another big Week 1 matchup: Cowboys vs. Rams. Will Sean McVay and Jared Goff be able to set the tone early and bounce back after a down 2019? More likes and leans follow as Will and Kenny tackle the other primetime and standout games from the first slate of football! 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

Sep 3, 2020 • 1h 10min
Gambling Week: Awards Picks for MVP, DPOY, OROY, DROY with Whale Capper (Football 9/3)
In a season of uncertainty, you might get your most value betting on awards futures. To help us breakdown value picks, the great Drew Dinsick aka Whale Capper joins Will Brinson to discuss MVP, Defensive Player of the Year as well as Rookie of the Year on both sides of the ball. First, the big one...The DNA for MVPs is simply: QBs that can win a lot of games (12:15). Who fits that mold and has reasonable odds? Next up, DPOY (34:00). We're looking for raw numbers and narrative here. Lastly, Rookie of the Year picks might be a little more obvious looking at the top of the board (47:15).'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, @whale_capper, @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

Sep 2, 2020 • 1h 17min
Haskins Starting, Kamara Update, Mixon Extension plus Listener Mailbag (Football 9/2)
The Superfriends are back together to break down some NFL news and answer your questions in a listener mailbag. Who would win in a tennis match: Brinson or Breech? After that pressing debate is sorted out the guys discuss Dwayne Haskins being named the starter in Washington and expectations for him this season (6:00). There's been some speculation in recent days surrounding Alvin Kamara (13:10). Our crew details what they think of the trade and contract rumors. Joe Mixon and Taylor Decker secured the bag with some pretty big extensions and there's not much to dislike about the deals (23:50)...Then, MAILBAG (35:30)! Who's better: the NFC or the AFC? What is Tua Tagovailoa's ceiling over the next 5 years? Are we hating on the Falcons too much? All those questions and more answered.'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

Sep 2, 2020 • 48min
Gambling Week: Super Bowl Bets from favorites to long shots with Kelly Stewart (Football 9/2)
Kelly Stewart is gambling expert that can be found in a ton of places including here on the Pick Six podcast today. Kelly and host Will Brinson talk Super Bowl bets. Is there any value in the favorites? As you'll hear, the mid-tier of teams might be the place to target for a season-long futures ticket. It's the first time in a while the Patriots can be classified as 'mid-tier' in terms of odds, but are they worth wagering on? Lastly, the long shots. Who is the sneaky pick of 2020?Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @kellyinvegasVisit 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