Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Nerd Week is over and we're moving on to Fantasy Week! In order to get you fully prepared for upcoming drafts and the 2020 fantasy football season, we'll be welcoming a collection of guests to deliver the advice you need to make you a league winner. First up is CBS Sports fantasy expert and co-host of Fantasy Football Today, Jamey Eisenberg. Jamey covers how this season could be different from a fantasy perspective due to COVID-19 (2:00) before going down a list of his 'guys' (10:00). Next, we hear some of his strongest takes heading into the year (21:45), including tempered expectations for DeAndre Hopkins in Arizona and lots of hype for Clyde Edwards-Helaire in Kansas City.'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, @jameyeisenbergVisit 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

Nerd Week wraps up as friend of the podcast Andy Benoit joins Will Brinson to break down a couple of NFC South teams and an old NFC South quarterback. First, the guys explore the Falcons offense and if Todd Gurley can ever be a star again. Then, a look at Tom Brady and how he fits within Bruce Arians' scheme in Tampa. Finally, Will and Andy address how the Patriots quarterbacks have reportedly looked at practice this week and Cam Newton's advantage.'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, @Andy_BenoitVisit 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

Steve Palazzolo of PFF chats with Will Brinson on all things analytics. Steve explains how PFF works with all 32 teams in the NFL (4:30), before examining how and why the numbers don't favor Josh Allen (17:00). The Rams didn't live up to the hype last season coming off a Super Bowl appearance, but over we overlooking them too much heading into this year (28:30)? The guys discuss the value of tight ends, acknowledging the massive deals George Kittle and Travis Kelce just received, but wondering if they are still underpaid (34:00)...Guess what? The Carr family has blocked Steve, just like they blocked Brinson (38:00)! This episode is wrapped with a brief focus on Tua Tagovailoa and Dwayne Haskins.'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, @PFF_SteveVisit 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

NFL Network Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund joins Will Brinson for the continuation of 'Nerd Week'. Cynthia explains the methodology behind her projections (4:30) before exploring how they'll apply to different teams and players in 2020. How will the Browns perform this season (17:00)? What heights can the Cowboys offense reach (30:00)? Will and Cynthia dish out praise for Kyler Murray and the Cardinals, examine Le'Veon Bell's potential for a bounce back (44:15), set expectations for rookies and detail why the models are so high on the Saints (51:15).'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, @cfrelundVisit 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

ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Will Brinson as Nerd/Analytics Week continues. Whatever you want to call it, these guys go deep on a number of high-interest 2020 NFL storylines including Cam Newton's fit within the Patriots offense, the Eagles potential use of 12 personnel and what the Texans offense could look like. Then, Will and Bill use some hypothetical dollars to place future bets for the season. More love for the Lions? How bad will the Jets be? Listen for some awards long shots that could be worth checking out!'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, @billbarnwellVisit 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

Nerd Week is back for Year 2 and no better analytics expert to kick it off with in 2020 than Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders. Aaron covers basically the whole league with the Pick Six crew of Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech. They discuss Ben Roethlisberger's return from injury (5:00), impacts of COVID-19 on FO projections (8:30), the Lions statement in the podcast title (11:25) and the never-ending Cowboys or Eagles debate (14:45). That's not all! The AFC West (17:30), Bucs vs. Pats (21:00) and the AFC East is all covered before the break. The guys continue to learn about expectations for Kyler Murray (28:00), the likelihood of 3 or 4 playoff teams from the NFC West and why the Jaguars could be slightly sneaky in 2020 (41:00). We encourage you to listen and learn on the first episode of 'Nerd Week'!Visit Football Outsiders: https://www.footballoutsiders.com/'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, @FO_ASchatzVisit 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

2 Mailbags in 1 week! Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech answer YOUR questions from 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Why does Will finish so few of his sentences (4:30)? GREAT QUESTION. The guys also get into the Eagles status as contenders this season and how Carson Wentz ranks among other quarterbacks in the NFC and the NFL (7:00). Bold predictions for 2020 will be coming in early September for this crew, but they briefly revisit some of last year's picks on this episode (32:00). And which wide receiver will break out (41:30)? Listen for some selections that could help your fantasy teams.'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

George Kittle wasn't the only tight end that got paid big bucks on Thursday. Just a few hours after Kittle agreed to a record extension, his counterpart/rival Travis Kelce came to terms on a deal that could pay him nearly as much money. To recap an eventful August afternoon for TEs, Will Brinson welcomes Ryan Wilson and John Breech for their reactions (3:15). What does the timing of the deal say? Do the dollars make sense? When will it be Zach Ertz's turn? Then, the guys go through a couple more news items that occurred since they last chatted (just a few hours ago). The Bills gave Dion Dawkins a huge extension of his own (20:45), a Seahawks rookie got cut for trying to sneak a female visitor into the team hotel (23:15) and it appears that Todd Gurley could be limited (30:45) That's just some bonus content on this Travis Kelce emergency podcast!'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, @johnbreech, @ryanwilsonCBSVisit 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

George Kittle will become the highest-paid tight end in NFL history after agreeing to a reported 5-year, $75 million extension with the 49ers. There's been buzz regarding a potential deal all summer and on Thursday, the two sides finally made it happen. To break down the record extension, Will Brinson brings on the Superfriends - Ryan Wilson and John Breech - for full analysis. Why now? How will this signing impact future contracts for notable tight ends like Travis Kelce and Zach Ertz? Will, Ryan and John also offer their thoughts on Kittle's value and expectations for San Francisco's offense in this emergency episode.'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, @johnbreech, @ryanwilsonCBSVisit 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

Generally speaking, if you want a good football team you have to have a solid quarterback and head coach. If you want to have a great football team, you'll likely need better than good at those two positions. On this episode, Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech rank the top QB/coach duos in the NFL. But first, they address Sean McDermott's contract extension from the Bills (6:15) and where he fits in on the list of best coaches never to win a Super Bowl. Then, Ryan offers a quick Hard Knocks recap (18:00). If you could combine any QB and coach, regardless of current team, who are you picking (32:30)? The guys answer that before diving into a draft of the top actual QB/coach combos from around the league (47:00). Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid are a match made in football heaven and the obvious top choice, but after that, it's fair game.'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, @johnbreechVisit 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