Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast with Kyle Long & Mike Renner
CBS Sports, Football, NFL
Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by former All Pro offensive lineman Kyle Long and longtime football analyst Mike Renner, as they combine analytics and football passion for 4 episodes a week. It’s like hanging with your buddies and talking ball…If your buddies were 8-year NFL vets and analytics experts who helped develop player evaluation systems that every NFL team uses to this day. Here’s what to expect during the football season…Mondays: Full weekend recapsTuesdays: Power RankingsWednesdays: New, Storylines, Deep Dives & MailbagThursdays: Comprehensive weekend previewAnd a whole lot of listener engagement. Sometimes in football you need just a little more for that first down and on Pushing the Pile we’ll give you that extra effort!
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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
Draft Matchmaker: Offense | Pairing prospects with their dream teams before the 2024 NFL Draft
Will Brinson, Brady Quinn and Leger Douzable play matchmakers for all the offensive prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. What players fit best on which teams? Find out.Intro: (0:00)Draft Matchmaker: 1st Round QBs (3:00)Draft Matchmaker: Wide Receiver (21:14)Draft Matchmaker: Running Back (40:50)Draft Matchmaker: Tight End (44:40)Draft Matchmaker: Offensive Line (51:25) 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 16, 2024 • 1h
With the First Pick - Updated 2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Examining CLUSTERS & TIERS with former GM Rick Spielman
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman examine the Big Board for the 2024 NFL Draft.(1:00) Explanation(13:00) Tier 1(20:30) Tier 2(26:45) Tier 3(30:00) Tier 4(38:00) Tier 5Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast."Follow the With the First Pick team on Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinisFollow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbsProduced by: Eric DeBerardinisRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/For more NFL Draft 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 15, 2024 • 60min
Oops! All Draft Trades | Vikings grab their QB, trades that SHOULD be made and fallers to move up for
Will Brinson, John Breech and Tyler Sullivan gather to discuss everybody's favorite topic - NFL Draft Trades. Where will the Vikings move up to grab their QB of the future? What are some trades that teams absolutely need to make? Which players might fall and spark a trade up? Find out with Pick Six.Intro (0:00)Vikings Trade Up Proposals (5:50)Draft Trades that SHOULD Happen (19:18)Fallers Worth Trading Up for (43:20)1% Trades (45:43)Teams Most Likely to Trade Up (52:00)Teams Most Likely to Trade Down (53:26) 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 13, 2024 • 40min
With the First Pick - 2024 NFL Mock Draft 13.0: Full 1st Round with Trades! I Non-traditional landing spots for top QBs
Longtime Pick Six Superfriend Ryan Wilson has an NFL Draft podcast called With the First Pick! You can find With the First Pick on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found.Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman conduct their latest Mock Draft.Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast."Follow the With the First Pick team on Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinisFollow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbsProduced by: Eric DeBerardinisRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/For more NFL Draft 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 11, 2024 • 1h 18min
O.J. Simpson's complicated legacy, UFL tampering, and the ULTIMATE 32-pick all-time draft
John Breech and Tyler Sullivan examine the complicated legacy O.J. Simpson leaves behind, discuss Josh Allen's extension, UFL tampering and the Brazil game, and give the best player ever drafted at all 32 picks.Intro (0:00)O.J. Simpson's Legacy (2:38)Jaguars Give Massive Extension to Josh Allen (13:17)UFL Tampering (20:00)NFL Brazil Game Set (27:04)All-Time 32-Pick NFL Draft (32:13) 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 11, 2024 • 1h 4min
With the First Pick - Finding the next CJ Stroud, Puka Nacua, Sam LaPorta & more in the 2024 NFL Draft Class
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are out to find the next version of some 2023 NFL Draft studs including Caleb Williams, Puka Nacua, Devon Achane, Kobie Turner, Brian Branch & more. Plus, some With the First Pick mailbag questions and a few 5-star prospect reviews. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast."Follow the With the First Pick team on Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinisFollow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbsProduced by: Eric DeBerardinisRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/For more NFL Draft 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 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
With the First Pick - Our 20 Favorite 2024 NFL Draft Prospect to Pro Comparisons - Caleb Williams the next Andrew Luck!?
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman have been dishing NFL Draft comps for the past week weeks on prospect rankings shows. On this episode, they share their favorites.(7:00) QB Comps(20:00) WR Comps(41:00) Defensive CompsWatch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast."Follow the With the First Pick team on Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinisFollow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbsProduced by: Eric DeBerardinisRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/For more NFL Draft 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 9, 2024 • 55min
Draft Matchmaker: Defense | Pairing prospects with their dream teams before the 2024 NFL Draft
John Breech and Leger Douzable play matchmaker for all the defensive prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. What players fit best on which teams? Find out.Intro (0:00)Draft Matchmaker: Edge (1:20)Draft Matchmaker: Cornerbacks (14:38)Draft Matchmaker: Linebackers (26:39)Draft Matchmaker: Defensive Line (31:49)Draft Matchmaker: Safeties (43:02)Draft Matchmaker: Kickers (47:28) 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 8, 2024 • 1h 2min
Diamonds in the Rough | Sleepers and Small School Prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft
John Breech is joined by Emory Hunt and Josh Edwards to pick out the best overlooked prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. We'll give you small schools prospects and sleepers to watch out for as they become stars of the league.Intro (0:00)No.1 Sleepers (1:30)Prospect Comparisons (8:40)North of the Border Stars (24:28)Bargain QB Shopping (37:48)Best HBCU Prospects (47:40)Physical Freaks (52:12) 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 6, 2024 • 43min
With the First Pick - 8 Trades That Could Shake Up the 2024 NFL Draft + Stefon Diggs trade reaction
Longtime Pick Six Superfriend Ryan Wilson has an NFL Draft podcast called With the First Pick! You can find With the First Pick on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found.Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman discuss Stefon Diggs getting dealt to the Texans and what it means for the Bills draft options at #28. Next, they go over different Mock Draft trade scenarios that could potentially shape the 2024 NFL Draft.(1:00) Stefon Diggs traded(8:45) Vikings scenarios(15:00) Broncos scenarios(25:00) Raiders scenarios(34:00) More tradesWatch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast."Follow the With the First Pick team on Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinisFollow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbsProduced by: Eric DeBerardinisRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/For more NFL Draft 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
