

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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Jun 21, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Carolina Panthers: Previewing the beginning of the Matt Rhule era with Joe Person (Football 6/21)
The Panthers went through extreme changes this offseason, so Joe Person of The Athletic joins Ryan Wilson to break them all down on the latest episode of 'All 32'. Well first, since both guys are William & Mary grads, they discuss their college team AND then hit on Carolina. What kind of situation is new coach Matt Rhule inheriting (5:30)? What do we need to know about coaching phenom and new offensive coordinator, Joe Brady (7:00)? Christian McCaffrey's role in the offense (10:00), defensive turnover (11:45) and position battles (14:45) are also discussed. Lastly, Joe and Ryan dive into what would determine a successful season for the Panthers in 2020 (17:00) and why the team must be patient.'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, @josephpersonSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck 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

Jun 20, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Tampa Bay Bucs: Breaking down Tom Brady's Super Bowl window and offensive weapons with Jon Ledyard (Football 6/20)
Tom Brady is in Tampa and we have a whole lot to talk about on this Bucs episode of 'All 32'. Jon Ledyard of Pewter Report joins Ryan Wilson to discuss expectations for Brady within Bruce Arians offense (2:00), how the team helped their quarterback through the draft (5:00), and the return of Rob Gronkowski (9:30). Sure, the offense has the star appeal, but is the defense subsequently getting overlooked (13:45)? Finally, Jon lays out some Super Bowl hopes (17:15).'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, @ryanwilsonCBS, @LedyardNFLDraftSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck 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

Jun 19, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees backlash plus Super Bowl aspirations with Jeff Duncan (Football 6/19)
The Saints were enjoying a relatively normal offseason until a few weeks ago...Jeff Duncan of The Athletic joins guest host Sean Wagner-McGough to discuss the backlash to Drew Brees' comments regarding kneeling (1:00), the locker room mending that had to take place and if anything related to the matter will linger into the season. They also analyze Brees' output on the field in his 40s (5:00), New Orleans' quarterback room and the addition of Emmanuel Sanders (9:00). Focus then shifts to the defense and especially on the team welcoming back Malcolm Jenkins into the secondary and into a needed leadership role (12:00). Finally, Jeff touches on the biggest position battle (15:00) and lofty expectations for the Saints in 2020 (18:30).'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, @seanjwagner, @JeffDuncan_Subscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck 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

Jun 18, 2020 • 20min
All 32 - Tennessee Titans: Confidence level in Ryan Tannehill plus chances to sign Jadeveon Clowney with Turron Davenport (Football 6/18)
The Titans were the one of the NFL's biggest surprises last year, reaching the AFC Championship Game. They're on the radar a little more this year, but can they find repeat success? Turron Davenport, who covers the team for ESPN's NFL Nation, joins guest host John Breech to discuss their outlook in 2020. They cover the Titans interest in Tom Brady (1:00), belief in Ryan Tannehill and future for Derrick Henry (5:00). Does Jadeveon Clowney make sense in Nashville (9:30)? Turron breaks down the existing defense (11:30) plus the biggest expected position battle (15:45). Finally, what can this team truly accomplish this season (17:00)? 'All 32' has the answers and analysis!'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, @johnbreech, @TDavenport_NFLSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck 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

Jun 18, 2020 • 20min
All 32 - Atlanta Falcons: How Dan Quinn can save his job plus Todd Gurley expectations with D. Orlando Ledbetter (Football 6/18)
The Falcons seemingly have the talent, but can they put it all together for a return to the postseason? D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins guest host John Breech to discuss the team's outlook in 2020. They analyze Dan Quinn's job security (2:15) and Todd Gurley's health (4:45), along with hopes for his production, D. Orlando also breaks down the Falcons defense (8:00), potential position battles (11:30) and how Vegas is approaching the team (13:30). Listen as we continue to catch up with every team in the NFL.'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, @johnbreech, @DOrlandoAJCSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck 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

Jun 17, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Houston Texans: What Bill O'Brien's trade of DeAndre Hopkins means for Deshaun Watson with Steph Stradley (Football 6/17)
'All 32' powers on as guest host Ryan Wilson welcomes Steph Stradley of the Houston Chronicle to chat about the Texans. Of course, Bill O'Brien is heavily discussed with a focus on his offseason trade of DeAndre Hopkins and the effects that move could have on Deshaun Watson and the offense (1:15). Will J.J. Watt retire a Texan (11:45)? Will BOB lead his team back to the playoffs (18:00)? All that and more included on this 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, @ryanwilsonCBS, @StephStradleySubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck 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

Jun 17, 2020 • 21min
All 32 - Indianapolis Colts: Analyzing additions of Philip Rivers, DeForest Buckner and skill position draft picks with Stephen Holder (Football 6/17)
Can the Colts seriously compete this season? Stephen Holder of The Athletic joins us for the latest conversation in our 'All 32' series, discussing all things Indianapolis with guest host Ryan Wilson. They discuss the addition of Philip Rivers (1:00), draft selections of Michael Pittman Jr. and Jonathan Taylor (3:00), the trade for DeForest Buckner (5:30) and expected position battles (9:45). Stephen also details the leadership of Frank Reich (12:00) and expectations for the team this year (16:00).'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, @ryanwilsonCBS, @HolderStephenSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck 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

Jun 16, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Jacksonville Jaguars: Is Gardner Minshew in team's long-term plans plus Fournette/Ngakoue on the way out? with Hays Carlyon (Football 6/16)
As we continue to cover 'All 32' teams in the NFL, some outlooks seem extremely bright, while others appear rather bleak. The Jaguars fit into that second category with the lowest win total in all of football. Guest Hays Carlyon, who covers the team for 1010 XL, joins guest host Sean Wagner-McGough to discuss why Jacksonville might struggle in 2020. They break down the future at quarterback and how Gardner Minshew fits into the team's long-term plans (2:00). Is this Leonard Fournette's last season with the Jags (8:30)? Has Yannick Ngakoue already played his last game for the organization (11:30) Hays addresses their futures as well.'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, @HaysCarlyonVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqw?view_as=subscriberCheck 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

Jun 16, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Chicago Bears: Breaking down the impending Nick Foles-Mitchell Trubisky QB battle with Kevin Fishbain (Football 6/16)
Will Brinson is on vacation. That wouldn't have mattered though for this episode, as noted Bears fan/Superfriend Sean Wagner-McGough takes over the hosting duties to chat with Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Sean and Kevin discuss the state of the franchise (1:00), Foles vs. Trubisky (5:30), and the ceiling/floor for Chicago in 2020 (15:00).'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, @seanjwagner, @kfishbainSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck 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

Jun 15, 2020 • 1h
Teams we're IN and OUT on plus Mailbag Monday 📬 (Football 6/15)
It's back-to-back appearances for NFL Media's Marc Sessler on the Pick Six podcast. On this Monday episode, Marc and host Will Brinson detail teams they are in (2:30) and out (14:00) on in 2020, plus Quentin Tarantino movie rankings (20:00) and quarantine mistakes. Then, Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and Sean Wagner-McGough to answer questions for our weekly mailbag (31:30). The guys chat RB compensation, David Carr hypotheticals, Will's marriage and more!'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, @MarcSessler, @ryanwilsonCBS, @seanjwagnerVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqw?view_as=subscriberCheck 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