Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

The minicamp updates continue as Jared Dubin joins Will Brinson to break down the most pressing news from Wednesday. The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to update their COVID-19 protocols and they differ severely for vaccinated players and unvaccinated players (2:30). Brinson and Dubin break down the impact this could have on teams across the league. Derek Carr seems married to the Raiders, but are the...

The minicamp updates continue as Cody Benjamin joins Will Brinson to break down the most pressing news from Tuesday. And while we must admit we shouldn't put too much stock into June practice, it was eye-catching to see that Tua Tagovailoa threw 5 interceptions (4:00). What are we expecting out of the 2nd-year QB? None of those picks went to Xavien Howard and that's because the All Pro corner is s...

Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech break down Monday minicamp news including Danielle Hunter's reworked deal with the Vikings (6:40), Stephon Gilmore skipping out of Patriots practice (11:45), Cam Newton taking 1st-team reps with New England (15:45), Trevor Lawrence dealing with an injury (22:45) and Le'Veon Bell's unhappiness with Andy Reid (28:15). The guys analyze what the Hunter news ma...

It's a Mailbag Monday for the Pick Six Superfriends. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech answer questions left by listeners as 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. The guys create a Superteam using players from only one division, redraft RBs in the NFL and reshuffle divisions. They also answer why Pep Hamilton doesn't get more love and their favorite head coaches ever. Also, does Brinson unders...

We missed out on minicamps last year, so this year they are certainly a welcome sight for those that cover the league. We're not sure how the players feel, but we embrace these moments. On this episode, Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech break down the most notable news from the week, mostly focusing on players who actually aren't present with their respective teams. Of course, Aaron Rodger...

Teams have been making moves since the season ended and while most situations look set, priorities remain for each organization. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Tyler Sullivan to break down some of those priorities. The Raiders basically need to keep their options open and be ready to attract stars that might become available to Vegas. The Patriots made their presence known in free agen...

The reigning NFL MVP is officially a no-show for Packers mandatory minicamp. We saw this absence coming but it's still notable in the summer of Rodgers drama. On this episode, Jason La Canfora joins Will Brinson to focus on what happens next in Green Bay. JLC believes Aaron Rodgers is the one that holds all the power in the situation. With that being said, if the Packers get to a point where they...

The offseason is all about getting better. Some teams have achieved that, some teams are about the same and some have become clearly worse. This episode is dedicated to the most improved teams as Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech examine the entire league to land on their top choices. Wilson prefers what the Browns have done, boosting their defense through both free agency and the draft. B...

Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech answer YOUR mailbag questions which were left attached to 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. The guys continue to discuss Pete Prisco's Top 100 list. Last week we guessed who he might leave off, this week we focus on his worst rankings. What sport would the SuperFriends cover if they weren't covering the NFL? We all have a few issues with certain rules/conc...

Julio Jones will soon be a Tennessee Titan. After a decade in Atlanta, the Falcons are trading their former 1st-round pick and perennial All-Pro WR. Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson gather on a Sunday afternoon to discuss all angles of the deal. 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  You can listen to Pick Six o...

Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to discuss the official CBS Sports '2021 NFL Triplets Rankings'. This is where we slot all 32 teams based on the strength (or weakness) of their QB-RB-WR/TE combos. You can read more about #32-#17  here and about #16-#1  here .  'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  You...

It's an annual tradition unlike most others. Pete Prisco grinds for weeks to come up with a comprehensive and thought-out list of the Top 100 players in the NFL. CBSSports.com releases the list. And then the internet tears it apart. But could this year be different? Prisco joins host Will Brinson to discuss all elements of the Top 100 including omissions, which Browns fans would say are led by the...

It's that point in the offseason where you're about to get hit with a ton of lists. And here's one we'll start with: the Top 25 players in the NFL under the age of 25. Cody Benjamin joins Will Brinson to break down his rankings, including players he had too high, too low and those he got just right. As you listen, remember that guys like Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey and Josh Allen are inel...

June 1 and we're already thinking about how we can make money in September and again in February. R.J. White joins Will Brinson to break down MVP futures (3:00) and Week 1 spreads (30:15). First, the guys find the best value on the board for MVP candidates, identifying their top picks, value bets and longshots. Dak Prescott is certainly the Comeback Player of the Year favorite, but could be worth...

Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech answer YOUR mailbag questions which were left attached to 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. First, the guys predict who Pete Prisco will notably leave off his Top 100 list this year (set to be released Tuesday on CBSSports.com) (3:15). Then, the show turns into a comprehensive Kirk Cousins breakdown and comparison series vs. other QBs around the league (15...

Free agency is over, the draft is done and the schedule has been released. It's time to check in on the moves that will matter heading into 2021 and how there may be money to be made. Will Brinson is joined by Jeff Kerr to press the reset button on the NFC East and examine win totals and other odds for the Eagles, Giants, Washington Football Team and Cowboys. Who will emerge from the NFC East and...

Free agency is over, the draft is done and the schedule has been released. It's time to check in on the moves that will matter heading into 2021 and how there may be money to be made. Will Brinson is joined by Cody Benjamin to press the reset button on the NFC North and examine win totals and other odds for the Lions, Bears, Vikings and Packers. Who will emerge from the NFC North and who has the b...

Free agency is over, the draft is done and the schedule has been released. It's time to check in on the moves that will matter heading into 2021 and how there may be money to be made. Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to press the reset button on the NFC South and examine win totals and other odds for the Falcons, Panthers, Saints and Bucs. But first, the guys tackle all the drama around Julio...

Free agency is over, the draft is done and the schedule has been released. It's time to check in on the moves that will matter heading into 2021 and how there may be money to be made. Will Brinson is joined by Jeff Kerr to press the reset button on the NFC West and examine win totals and other odds for the Cardinals, Seahawks, 49ers and Rams. Who will emerge from the NFC West and who has the best...

Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson answer YOUR mailbag questions which were left attached to 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. Does Brinson have to correlate everything to gambling? Who has the most under appreciated QB season ever? A listener tosses Tony Romo's 2014 campaign in the mix. How will the return of crowds in 2021 impact guys like Derek Carr? C'mon Raiders fans, give this conversation a chanc...

Free agency is over, the draft is done and the schedule has been released. It's time to check in on the moves that will matter heading into 2021 and how there may be money to be made. Will Brinson is joined by Bryan DeArdo to press the reset button on the AFC East and examine win totals and other odds for the Jets, Patriots, Dolphins and Bills. Who will emerge from the AFC East and who has the bes...

Free agency is over, the draft is done and the schedule has been released. It's time to check in on the moves that will matter heading into 2021 and how there may be money to be made. Will Brinson is joined by Bryan DeArdo to press the reset button on the AFC North and examine win totals and other odds for the Bengals (3:30), Steelers (12:05), Browns (24:15) & Ravens (34:30). Who will emerge f...

Free agency is over, the draft is done and the schedule has been released. It's time to check in on the moves that will matter heading into 2021 and how there may be money to be made. Will Brinson is joined by Jordan Dajani to press the reset button on the AFC South and examine win totals and other odds for the Texans (2:45), Jaguars (8:00), Titans (15:30) and Colts (25:30). The Texans have had ab...

Free agency is over, the draft is done and the schedule has been released. It's time to check in on the moves that will matter heading into 2021 and how there may be money to be made. Will Brinson is joined by Cody Benjamin to press the reset button on the AFC West and examine win totals and other odds for the Raiders (2:00), Chargers (8:00), Broncos (15:00) and Chiefs (21:00). How much can we bel...

The Pick Six Superfriends gather for Part 2 of their mailbag dump, answering questions that were left attached to 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. If you could switch teams into different divisions, who would you choose and where would they be headed? The guys then switch their focus specifically to the NFC South and answer which team's stock they're in on for the next 3-4 years. Draft steals and...