Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to answer Super Bowl specific mailbag questions from Apple Podcasts, Twitter & Facebook. The Superfriends first debate Aaron Rodgers' legacy that includes just one Super Bowl. If he never wins another, how will he be judged? The guys also tackle a hedging situation with a Super Bowl bet, bad beats and best party foods. Brinson and Wilson re...

Deshaun Watson wants out of Houston! Well, we pretty much knew that, but today that request became more formalized. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to gauge their reactions and what's next for Watson and the Texans (5:30). The guys also dish out winners & losers for the 2021 coaching cycle (22:00). You can probably guess which side the Texans fall under....

David Culley is the new head coach of the Houston Texans and at 65, the oldest hire in NFL history. On this emergency episode, Will Brinson is joined by Jason La Canfora to break down the move. First, who is David Culley and why does this come as such a surprise? Second, what does this mean for the future of Deshaun Watson? Note: This episode was recorded just before Deshaun Watson's trade request...

The Super Bowl awaits but amidst the conversation around the big game, there's plenty of quarterback drama around the league that doesn't involve Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Brady Quinn to break down the futures of Aaron Rodgers (9:15), Matthew Stafford (23:00) and Deshaun Watson (34:15). Let's not rush to get Rodgers out of Green Bay. There are defini...

We're nearly two weeks away from Super Bowl LV, but gambling is already a focus. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Kenny White to break down Chiefs-Bucs from a betting perspective. First, the guys assess their conference championship picks (1:00), before evaluating the big game. Kansas City opened as 3.5-point favorites but the spread has settled in at 3 and Kenny doesn't foresee much mov...

Super Bowl LV is set. Tom Brady will be back on the big stage, but this time leading a different team from a different conference. Meanwhile, the defending champs will look to defend their crown. The Bucs beat the Packers and the Chiefs beat the Bills to get to our matchup in Tampa in two weeks. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to break down the conference cha...

There are somehow only 3 games left in the 2020 NFL season. Will Brinson is joined by Pete Prisco, R.J. White and Kenny White to break down the conference championships from a gambling perspective. The crew offers their Best Bets for Bucs-Packers (7:00) & Bills-Chiefs (31:00) Can Tom Brady advance to his 10th Super Bowl or will Aaron Rodgers get through to his second? Are the Bills ready yet?...

The Eagles are going back to Frank Reich, sort of. Jeffrey Lurie and Philadelphia plucked Colts OC Nick Sirianni from Indy to become their next head coach. On this emergency episode, Will Brinson is joined by John Breech and producer Deebo to get their thoughts on the move. The hire seemingly says a lot about the organization's belief in Carson Wentz and their focus on getting him fixed after a ho...

The Pick Six Superfriends have been known to get bold and that's exactly their goal again on this episode. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech give out bold predictions for all the AFC Championship and NFC Championship this weekend. Breech and Wilson are betting on Josh Allen while Brinson is expecting a top-notch performance from the Bills defense vs. the Chiefs (12:30). The guys also think...

Will Brinson knew this day would eventually come. It's a day where he must say goodbye to the pro career of his favorite football player ever. That's right, Philip Rivers has retired after 17 seasons in the NFL. Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson to react to the news. The guys analyze the timing of the decision and dig into Rivers' legacy, asking the all-important question, "is he a Hall of Famer?"...

Dan Campbell is your new head coach of the Detroit Lions. That means Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech are here to gather for an emergency reaction podcast. First, the guys break down who Dan Campbell is and share his playing and coaching background. Then they evaluate the hire and if it's a big enough "splash" for the organization. What will Campbell's immediate and long-term expectations...

The weekly edition of the Brady Quinn Football Show has arrived. BQ joins Will Brinson to break down all things NFL playoffs starting with Patrick Mahomes working his way through the concussion protocol (5:00). Brady offers insight on that process and the path for Mahomes to return this weekend. The guys then shift focus to the battle of older QBs in the NFC. Credit Tom Brady for his method and fo...

Deshaun Watson has dominated headlines over the last week as things get uglier in Houston. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Jason La Canfora to break down all the latest with the Texans star QB (3:40). JLC details how we got here but also doesn't think the situation is unsalvageable. Hear about the inner-workings of that organization and their misguided coaching search. We also cover the...

The final four in the NFL is set. Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to recap the action from Sunday as we potentially saw the final game from a legend and another star QB forced to leave the game due to concussion protocol. First, the guys analyze and react to the Bucs 30-20 victory over the Saints (4:45). Drew Brees likely will retire and unfortunately for him, his career will...

Will Brinson and John Breech offer their immediate reactions to the somewhat surprising hire of Brandon Staley by the Chargers. First, the guys share some details about Staley's history, as he doesn't have the same pedigree as some of the other coaches out on the market. Based on that, Breech is a bit concerned that this might be a stretch by LA. The Chargers have Justin Herbert and likely will ha...

The Bills will be playing in the conference championship for the first time since 1993 and the Packers will be playing in the conference championship at home for the first time since 2007. Two streaks snapped on Saturday as the Pick Six Superfriends gather to recap the Divisional Round action. Buffalo topped Baltimore to advance as Lamar Jackson was outplayed by Josh Allen before leaving late, ent...

Are we about to see a completely new-look Falcons offense in 2021? On this emergency episode, Will Brinson is joined by John Breech to react to the Falcons hire. How long will Arthur Smith stick with Matt Ryan at quarterback? Are the Falcons in the Wild Card conversation next season? Join us as we sound the 🚨! 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox...

It's the best time of the year and this weekend is shaping up to be the best in the sport, with 4 Divisional Round playoff games! On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Pete Prisco, R.J. White and Kenny White to break down each game from a gambling perspective and make Best Bets. Each of them gets a hypothetical $100 to allocate through their weekend picks. Rams-Packers (3:45) Ravens-Bills (13...

You've seen Robert Saleh animated on the sidelines of 49ers games and now he'll take that passion to New York as the next head coach of the Jets. The 41-year-old defensive mastermind takes over for Adam Gase and reportedly brings with him Mike LaFleur, younger brother of John Breech clone and Packers coach Matt LaFleur, to run the offense. How will the Jets look on both sides of the ball? What's i...

One of the greatest college coaches ever is now headed to the pros. Urban Meyer has officially been hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars after days of speculation. So that means we sounded the emergency siren for Ryan Wilson and John Breech to react to the news. Meyer has a decorated career but will that translate at a different level? The #1 pick and plenty of cap space surely will aid his start. Wi...

The Pick Six Superfriends have been known to get bold and that's exactly their goal again on this episode. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech give out bold predictions for all 4 divisional round games. Wilson is expecting a mighty effort from Stefon Diggs in Ravens-Bills (6:20), while Breech is far from sleeping on the Browns vs. the Chiefs (23:30). The guys also tackle NFC previews as well...

Will Brinson is joined by Brady Quinn for the appropriately named "Brady Quinn Football Show." The guys first address Andre Johnson's comments about the Texans organization and continue to comment on how the situation in Houston has devolved (1:30). Then, they take a look at the National Championship Game through the lens of the NFL Draft (8:30). Devonta Smith balled all season and dominated on th...

Will Brinson is joined by Jonathan Jones to discuss the swirl of rumors that surround the NFL every January. This year, there's big buzz about a star quarterback that is reportedly unhappy in his current situation. Deshaun Watson has not been fond of several decisions the Texans have made and we're learning more about the extent of his unhappiness (5:05). But what will that displeasure result in?...

Doug Pederson is out in Philadelphia. Wait, what!? Who saw this coming a week after Black Monday? On this emergency episode, Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and producer Deebo to react to the surprise move by the Eagles. What does this signal about the future of Carson Wentz and the future of Howie Roseman? Pederson reportedly wasn't happy with control in Philly and that doesn't...

We had streaks broken, narratives reversed and Spongebob Squarepants all on one Super Wild Card Sunday! On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to break down all the action starting with the Browns shocking defeat of the Steelers (3:00). Wilson is in rare form as he reacts to the loss and specifically a really bad decision by Mike Tomlin. Will this be Ben Roethlisber...