

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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Apr 26, 2020 • 1h
NFL Draft Day 3 Reaction: Notable Picks plus Full Draft Superlatives (Football 4/25)
The most unique draft in NFL history is now over. Will Brinson and Chris Trapasso are here to recap Day 3 and take a glance at the 2020 Draft as a whole. It wasn't a pick, but rather a trade that generated early headlines, as the Redskins finally parted ways with Trent Williams, dealing the offensive tackle to the 49ers. The guys also discuss the quarterbacks taken and other notable selections on Saturday. Next, Will and Chris hand out superlatives taking a look at the best/worst overall classes, overrated/underrated hauls and much more.'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

Apr 25, 2020 • 1h 20min
NFL Draft Day 2 Reaction: Winners/Losers, Making sense of Jalen Hurts to the Eagles (Football 4/25)
Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft are in the books as we get a better sense of how draft classes are shaping up. There were some obvious selections and some pretty blatant surprises, headlined by the Eagles selecting quarterback Jalen Hurts #53 overall. We attempt to offer reasoning behind that head-scratching pick. Plus, Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and Josh Edwards all offer their Day 2 draft winners & losers.'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, @EdwardsCBSCheck 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

Apr 24, 2020 • 32min
NFL Draft Day 2 Gambling Preview, Top Props to Bet, Where does Jalen Hurts land? (Football 4/24)
Who will be the first running back selected on Day 2? Will there be a quarterback taken in the 2nd round? Which position will be picked as Mr. Irrelevant? These are all very relevant questions that are answered by Will Brinson and R.J. White, as they deliver their best NFL Draft prop bets for Day 2 and beyond.'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, @RyanWilson, @rjwhite1Check 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

Apr 24, 2020 • 1h 21min
NFL Draft Full 1st Round Reaction: Tua to Dolphins, Herbert to Chargers, Love to Packers, Lamb to Cowboys (Football 4/24)
The first 32 picks of the 2020 NFL Draft have been made and the Pick Six Superfriends are here to offer their instant reactions to a very interesting 1st round. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough take a deep dive on all the quarterback selections focusing on Joe Burrow going #1 overall to the Bengals (2:40), Tua Tagovailoa being picked #5 by the Dolphins (6:45), the Chargers following by taking Justin Herbert #6, and last but not least, the Packers surprise selection of Jordan Love at #26 (18:50). What does it signal about Aaron Rodgers' short and long-term future in Green Bay? Next, an overview of the 'virtual' aspect of this draft (34:15), as well as insight on the 6 wide receivers selected (37:00), highlighted by Henry Ruggs going off the board first, Jerry Jeudy heading to the Broncos and CeeDee Lamb heading to the Cowboys. The guys also discuss the run of offensive lineman (53:00), before issuing their winners & losers for Round 1 (55:45), before examining the best available players at the start of Day 2 (1:13:00).'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

Apr 24, 2020 • 14min
🚨2020 NFL Draft Reaction: Tua Tagovailoa selected #5 overall by Miami Dolphins (Cover 3 College Football Podcast Crossover)
It's a draft emergency! After months of speculation, Tua Tagovailoa ends up a Dolphin, just like we all initially believed. Will Brinson is joined by Chip Patterson of the Cover 3 College Football podcast to break down Miami taking Tua. The guys also chat about the Chargers taking Justin Herbert with the very next pick. '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, @Chip_PattersonCheck 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

Apr 23, 2020 • 58min
The 2020 NFL Draft is here! Final Tua Tagavailoa predictions, biggest draft day questions (Football 4/23)
We made it. After months of anticipation, it's finally draft day and the Pick Six Superfriends are here to get you fully prepared with those last-minute burning questions. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough give their final predictions on when and where Tua Tagovailoa will land (4:00). The guys also issue their biggest remaining questions like will the draft be hacked and which teams will draft their quarterbacks of the future (18:50)? Lastly, your mailbag questions are answered courtesy of the Pick Six podcast Facebook group and 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts (38:30).'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, @JohnBreechCheck 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

Apr 23, 2020 • 29min
Scott Pioli on Draft Day 'war rooms', picks with the Pats/selection of Tom Brady (Football 4/23)
What was it like in the room when the Patriots selected Tom Brady 199th overall in the 2000 Draft? Well on this episode, you get to hear from an executive that was in New England for that at-the-time unassuming moment, that turned out to be legendary. Former front office exec Scott Pioli discusses draft day memories and shares insights on picks of the past plus expectations for this year's draft.'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, @willbrinsonCheck 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

Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 4min
NFL Draft Prospect Interviews: Isaiah Simmons, Kristian Fulton, Rodrigo Blankenship & more (Football 4/22)
Listen as the Pick Six podcast catches up with NFL Draft prospects days before their lives are set to change. How different has this draft process been from what they expected? What are their adjusted draft party plans? Hear that and much more in interviews with presumed Top 10 pick and Clemson's do-it-all defender Isaiah Simmons (1:40), safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (12:00), running back AJ Dillon (18:00), kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (25:55), offensive tackle Ezra Cleveland (46:15) and cornerback Kristian Fulton (54:20).'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, @JohnBreechCheck 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

Apr 22, 2020 • 56min
NFL Draft Gambling Preview: Prop locks to make you money (Football 4/22)
This will undoubtedly be the highest wagered on NFL Draft ever and the Pick Six team has you covered with a full gambling preview. Will Brinson is joined by Vegas experts R.J. White and Kenny White (no relation) to break down their top props for the start of the draft on Thursday night. The guys choose from player over/unders, team fits, position props and a whole lot more within this betting primer.'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, @RyanWilson, @rjwhite1, @KWhiteyVegasCheck 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

Apr 21, 2020 • 21min
🚨 Rob Gronkowski traded to Bucs in return to NFL, reunion with Tom Brady - Emergency Podcast (Football 4/21)
Rob Gronkowski is making his return to the NFL...and not with the New England Patriots. Join Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough as they immediately react to Gronk being traded to the Buccaneers for a reunion with Tom Brady. The Pick Six Superfriends discuss the compensation the Pats received, what the move signals about Gronk's willingness to play for Bill Belichick, what the future Hall of Fame tight end still has left and Tampa Bay's status as a contender in the year the city is slated to host the Super Bowl.'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