Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

The evaluation process for the 2021 NFL Draft gets complicated when you factor in several top prospects that didn't play college football in 2020. No worries though! Ryan Wilson and Josh Edwards have you covered on the opt outs that could be selected in the 1st round and some that could be Day 2 or Day 3 picks. Ryan and Josh cover Penei Sewell, Ja'Marr Chase, Micah Parsons, Caleb Farley, Gregory R...

The Pick Six Superfriends gather for the first mailbag of the offseason. First, Deebo addresses a bold prediction that turned out to be very wrong in 2020. The guys also answer how many wins the Chargers will have next season, the team that gets the least amount of media coverage and what team is most likely to be relocated. Will a secondary football league ever really succeed? The guys then get a...

Carson Wentz will be a Colt next season. On Thursday, the Eagles finally decided to trade their former franchise QB. On this emergency episode, Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Deebo react to the deal. How did it get to this point for Philadelphia? What do the guys think of the compensation? Are the Colts true contenders next year with Wentz? All those questions and more are answered.  '...

Ah, the NFC East. The division was a disaster in 2020, which means all four teams have a laundry list of offseason priorities before we get to 2021. On this episode, Will Brinson, Jared Dubin and Cody Benjamin break down the top needs for the Eagles (2:05), Cowboys (14:45), Giants (27:30) and Washington (42:45). First, Philadelphia is a mess and could trade their quarterback at any moment. But wha...

Somehow, a 4-12 team has captured more offseason headlines than any other. The Texans remain a talking point in NFL circles and not for the right reasons. While they probably pulled their best PR move in a while with the amicable release of JJ Watt, they showcased a double standard when it comes to how they've handled Deshaun Watson. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Jonathan Jones to bre...

Teams have long been thinking about the offseason and we're now thinking about free agency and the draft as well. Over the next 4 weeks, we'll be tackling offseason priorities for each team, one division at a time. On this episode: the AFC East! Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech break down the focal points between now and late April for the Jets (2:45), Dolphins (12:10), Patriots (26:45) a...

Welcome to draft season! Each Monday over the next few months, the Pick Six feed will be dedicated to draft content and mock drafts (with plenty of mid-week coverage as well). We start things today with a set-up of things to come. Trevor Lawrence is the blatantly obvious #1 overall selection as Ryan Wilson details what makes him such a great prospect. Then, we shift focus to the rest of the quarte...

JJ Watt and the Texans have decided to mutually part ways after 10 seasons. Watt now hits the open market with plenty of potential suitors. On this emergency episode, Will Brinson and John Breech break down the future Hall of Famer's tenure in Houston and what could be next as he tries to add a ring to his resume. The Steelers are an obvious landing spot with both of his brothers already on the te...

The 2020 NFL season ended just a few days ago, but we're already starting to turn our attention to 2021. It promises to be an eventful one with multiple star quarterbacks presumably on the move. On this episode, Ryan Wilson and John Breech set the table for what to expect in the coming months. Last year, the league calendar was hit by COVID-19, impacting the draft, offseason workouts, the preseaso...

The Bucs continued their Super Bowl celebration with a boat parade through Tampa on Wednesday and let's just say that the team, and especially Tom Brady, enjoyed themselves. We got to see TB12 in rare form (4:55). Also in rare form - Will Brinson and Tyler Sullivan on this episode. Sully joined us to share his thoughts on his favorite team's former quarterback capturing another Lombardi Trophy (th...

Tuesday was a sad one in the NFL as one of the league's all-time winningest coaches, Marty Schottenheimer, passed away at the age of 77. Will Brinson spends a few moments remembering the coach famous for Marty Ball (0:00). Then, he welcomes on Jared Dubin to discuss another unhappy quarterback. Russell Wilson is frustrated with the Seahawks (as reported by our own Jason La Canfora). Russ has reaso...

Yes, we were live for nearly 10 hours on Super Bowl Sunday, but even amidst all that streaming, there were things we didn't get the chance to discuss regarding the Bucs dominant performance over the Chiefs. That's what the Pick Six Superfriends are here to do on this day-after edition of Pick Six. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech offer a deeper dive on Super Bowl LV. They focus on the def...

Tom Brady has done the unthinkable. The GOAT switched organizations after two decades and managed to take his new team to the promised land in his first season, at age 43, during a pandemic. Yep, the Bucs are champions after a 31-9 victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, as Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech are here to recap it all. And this wasn't just a win. It was a dismantling. Tampa...

We made it to the big one. Almost everybody wants to gamble on the Super Bowl and this episode is here to assist you with that. Will Brinson, Pete Prisco, R.J. White and Kenny White deliver their final Best Bets of the 2020 NFL season. The guys give out game picks and plenty of props for Chiefs vs. Bucs. Then, Frank Stampfl joins the show to break down Super Bowl LV from a DFS perspective (50:00)....

John Breech joins Will Brinson to break down his 3 favorite kick props for Super Bowl LV, like only he can. Breech picks a side for "both teams to make field goals of 35 yards or longer". He also provides some captivating stats for Harrison Butker and Ryan Succop's extra points and let's you know what distance to target for a first FG prop! 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitc...

We're turning over the podcast for a special occasion and a special episode. Broadcasting legend Lesley Visser takes the reins from Will Brinson and welcomes on Hall of Famer and Super Bowl hero Marcus Allen for a lengthy chat on one of the most famous runs in football history. Marcus recalls the vivid details of that "17 Bob Trey 0" call that cemented his place in Super Bowl folklore. He continue...

The Pick Six Superfriends have been making bold predictions all postseason, and that doesn't stop on this episode. But Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech also layer in some relatively normal predictions for Super Bowl LV. Of course, Breech first targets a kicking prop & prediction. Wilson shows love for an old Pick Six centerpiece, Sammy Watkins. And Brinson thinks the Honey Badger (or...

This episode was first heard on All Things Covered with Patrick Peterson and Bryant McFadden. Download and subscribe anywhere you find Pick Six including Apple , Spotify , Stitcher and Google . ----------------------------------- It's not typical for a Super Bowl participant to sit down for an extensive conversation with the media the week of the big game. But we're not your typical media. On this...

Jacob Gibbs joins Will Brinson to break down his top 3 props for Super Bowl LV. Jacob dishes out useful nuggets and sides to target with Tyreek Hill and Mike Evans receiving yards props. '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 on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the late...

Sean Payton joins Will Brinson for a quick conversation on virtual Radio Row. Payton addresses all the speculation around Drew Brees retirement and says when we can expect to hear official word on his future. He also speaks on Jameis Winston's future with the Saints, the ending of New Orleans' season and how the Bucs can attempt to slow Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl. As the Official On-Field P...

We've got you covered on Super Bowl storylines and we also have you covered with Xs and Os for Chiefs vs. Bucs. And there's no better guest to break down the matchup than Brady Quinn! Will Brinson and Brady start the podcast with their normal off-topic antics, but then get into the keys to Sunday. We didn't anticipate the weather to be a factor, but watch out, because it could come into play with...

Larry Hartstein joins Will Brinson to break down his top 3 props for Super Bowl LV. Listen to Larry's stats to support his best bets for Chiefs-Bucs. He targets props involving Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and the Bucs defense.  '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 on your smart...

The Pick Six Superfriends are here to talk about Super Bowl storylines. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech are not in Tampa, but they are able to explore what this week typically looks like based on plenty of past trips (5:00). They also discuss the latest iteration of Media Day which has turned into virtual Zooms this year due to COVID-19 (12:30). Next, they rank stories surrounding Chiefs...

The Super Bowl is now less than a week away and those bets are pouring in. But before you wager, we encourage you to listen to this Super Bowl gambling primer featuring R.J. White. R.J. supplies the stats and trends you need to know to feel comfortable and confident betting on all sorts of props. The guys discuss player props, early-game props, late-game props, full-game props and of course, Super...

Former No.1 picks are on the move in a BLOCKBUSTER NFL trade. Lions QB Matt Stafford heads to the Rams in exchange for Jared Goff, two first-round picks and a third-round pick. While this move improves the Rams by half a win (that's significant in the NFL) according to SportsLine data scientist Stephen Oh, the Pick Six squad has a few takes of their own to share on an emergency pod few of us saw c...