

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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May 28, 2020 • 54min
2nd-year players that could take next step in 2020: Kyler Murray, Daniel Jones poised for breakouts? (Football 5/28)
The 'rookie learning curve' isn't an excuse anymore. Which 2nd-year players are ready to make "the leap" in 2020? Will Brinson and Chris Trapasso dive into a list of guys that are poised to breakout and some that could disappoint again. Will and Chris examine the class of 2019 quarterbacks including Kyler Murray (5:00), Daniel Jones (13:30), Dwayne Haskins (20:35), Drew Lock (26:50) and Gardner Minshew (30:50). Then, they take a look at the rest of last year's Top 10 (36:30), plus some additional leapers and non-leapers. 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ChrisTrapassoCheck 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

May 27, 2020 • 44min
What will next few months look like for NFL? Jamal Adams' future with the Jets, quarterback tiers (Football 5/27)
What could training camps around the league look like in July? Well, Jason La Canfora attempts to break down the state of the league at the moment based on conversations that he's had with those in the NFL about their upcoming plans (2:00). Next, JLC details to Will Brinson the latest with Jamal Adams (13:00). Why won't the Jets just pay up? The Cowboys are well-known potential trade partners, but who else could make a play for the All-Pro safety? Finally, an examination of Jason's quarterback tiers (23:45), with a focus on Ben Roethlisberger, Dak Prescott, Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @JasonLaCanforaCheck 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

May 26, 2020 • 1h 5min
2020 NFL Survivor Squad: Building a perfect roster with one pick from each team (Football 5/26)
What happens when you have to build an NFL squad with only one representative from each team? Well that's an exercise that Jared Dubin recently completed and discussed with Will Brinson. Patrick Mahomes and Bill Belichick have to be locks, right? There's a few more certainties on Dubin's list (6:30), but then things get tricky. The guys explore offensive selections (18:55), while mixing in other considerations for each position and team. Then, it's the defense's turn (35:15).'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @JADubin5Check 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

May 25, 2020 • 1h 1min
📬 Mailbag Monday, Seahawks OC Brian Schottenheimer on Russell Wilson's 'chip', Pete Carroll's enthusiasm
Monday means mailbag time. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough answer your 5-star questions left on Apple Podcasts (4:00). Do we underrate Bill O'Brien as a head coach? Is there a scenario that Josh Rosen provides value to the Dolphins? How do the guys view the Jets offseason? All that is covered in the first half of the episode. Then, Will welcomes Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer (37:15) to discuss Seattle's continuity, the relationship between Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson, respect for Russ around the league, his experience coaching some elite quarterbacks 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, @ryanwilsonCBS @johnbreech, @seanjwagnerCheck 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

May 22, 2020 • 1h 32min
Detailing Dak Prescott's reported new contract offer, Top 25 Players Under 25 (Football 5/22)
The Dak Prescott reports and rumors continue to run rampant this offseason and of course, the Pick Six Superfriends had to address the latest offer out there, a reported 5-year, $175m deal (7:10). What do those numbers actually mean and how could they be affected by a potential loss of revenue and drop in the salary cap? Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough are on the case. Then, on the heels of breaking down Pete Prisco's Top 100 NFL Players list, the guys examine Sean's annual list of the Top 25 Players Under 25 (34:15). Who was snubbed? Too high? Too low? Just right? The guys offer their analysis of the full list.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @JohnBreech, @seanjwagnerCheck 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

May 21, 2020 • 58min
The Match II: Betting Preview, Analysis for Tiger/Manning vs. Phil/Brady (First Cut Golf Podcast Crossover) (5/21)
This weekend two legends of the links team up with legends of the gridiron for a special golf event raising money for COVID-19 relief. Tiger Woods is joining forces with Peyton Manning while Phil Mickelson will partner up with Tom Brady. In the interest of team spirit, we’ve invited Will Brinson from Pick Six NFL Podcast to join our foursome. We’re bringing you our comprehensive preview of “The Match: Champions for Charity” or as we call it, “The Match II”. Where does the Peyton Manning-Tom Brady rivalry stand in the history of great sports rivalries and how does it compare to the rivalry that Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson developed over the past two decades (5:00)? We also go in depth with a full breakdown of the match format and how it could benefit one team over the other (15:15). Our own Greg DuCharme spent his early days as a golf pro working at Medalist Golf Club, the site of this weekends match. Greg breaks the course down and tells us what to expect (25:10). After the break, we’re hitting you with our picks and favorite props for this weekend. Can Tiger and Peyton close out Phil and Brady early? We go into why Lefty and Tom Terrific might just have some magic up their sleeve stun Big Cat and The Sheriff (30:45)?—————————'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/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

May 21, 2020 • 44min
Top 100 NFL Players with Pete Prisco (Part 2) - Dak vs. Deshaun, Cook vs. Henry and more lingering questions (Football 5/21)
Pete Prisco has defended the elite of his Top 100 NFL Players list (check out yesterday's pod in the feed for Part 1). Now it's time for him to further explain his sometimes curious placement of several players outside of the 25 best. Does Jalen Ramsey belong at 26? Is DeAndre Hopkins really the 4th-best wide receiver in football? Should Dak Prescott be ranked 16 spots ahead of Deshaun Watson? Prisco and host Will Brinson dive into the remaining questions from his list with plenty of debate and debunking.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @PriscoCBSCheck 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

May 20, 2020 • 33min
Top 100 NFL Players with Pete Prisco (Part 1) - Old school vs. new school quarterbacks (Football 5/20)
With nearly 2,000 players in the NFL, being named one of the Top 100 is a pretty prestigious honor. Especially if that placement is bestowed by our own Pete Prisco. Pete got out the abacus and tossed some film on the projector to crank out his annual list, which was unveiled on Wednesday and discussed further on the podcast. Go read Pete's article so he joins us again. Last year, it was Aaron Donald at #1, but there was no stopping Patrick Mahomes this year. A shocking placement for Russell Wilson, proving old dogs can learn new tricks (Prisco not Wilson), as Russ earned his highest ever ranking from Pete. A running back at #5? Okay, the quarantine must be getting to our senior NFL writer. Does he lean on legacy too much for Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Tom Brady? There's a set of brothers in the Top 25, but not necessarily who you'd think... Tune back in tomorrow for a deeper breakdown of the Top 100 as we hit more lingering questions that present themselves with such a dynamic list.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @PriscoCBSCheck 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

May 19, 2020 • 40min
Breaking down the biggest snubs from Pete Prisco's list of the Top 100 NFL Players (Football 5/19)
Lists are meant to be argued and picked apart. And that's exactly what happened on this episode of Pick Six, as Will Brinson and Bryant McFadden took a preliminary look at Pete Prisco's list of the Top 100 NFL players and needless to say, had some issues with it. Brinson and BMac evaluated Prisco's misses at quarterback (3:15), wide receiver (10:05), running back (22:00) and defense (27:00)...Pete will have a chance to defend himself on tomorrow's episode as we delve further into his Top 100.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @BMac_SportsTalkCheck 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

May 18, 2020 • 1h 5min
Who's the NFL's version of Michael Jordan and who deserves a Last Dance style documentary? (Football 5/18)
The Last Dance has captured sports fans attention for over a month focus on the incredible and unparalleled career of Michael Jordan. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough attempt to find the NFL's equivalent to MJ and a long form documentary that could be of similar interest to MJ's feature. Is Tom Brady and the the New England Patriots dynasty the clear choice or do other stars stand out? Speaking of Brady, is he the most identifiable player in league history? The Jordan comparisons can be made but they might not be as close as you think. Also, it's a Mailbag Monday 📬 (43:00) ! Leave a 5-star review with a question attached on Apple Podcasts and the Superfriends will answer if for you!'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @JohnBreech, @seanjwagnerCheck 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