Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Brady Quinn is back! On this episode, host Will Brinson and BQ break down player opt-outs including the half dozen Patriots players that will sit out 2020 (6:20). How will the absence of Dont'a Hightower and Patrick Chung affect New England? Will and Brady also discuss comparisons of this unprecedented offseason to the lockout of 2011 (23:00) and which teams could be in a good position to succeed...

Pete Prisco makes his triumphant return to the podcast to break down the biggest questions surrounding teams as Training Camp begins across the league. First, Pete and host Will Brinson discuss how the MLB's return to play (and subsequent positive COVID-19 results) could impact the NFL. Then, they dive into the most pressing questions concerning proven contenders and those that are hoping to conte...

Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech link up for Mailbag Monday, answering listeners' questions. First, the guys rank the Super Bowl winning teams from the past decade (and for Ryan: the best Super Bowls of the last 10 years) (8:30). Next, who is the best football player not in the NFL (34:00)? Is it Andrew Luck, Trevor Lawrence or someone else? The Superfriends are presented with a few footb...

The Jets and Jamal Adams have been headed for a break-up all offseason and on Saturday it finally happened as New York dealt the All-Pro safety to the Seahawks. Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson to break down the trade including what it means for both sides. Did the Jets have any other choice but to move on from their first-round pick? Did the Seahawks have to give up so much? Listen for an im...

Washington has a new name. Kind of... Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech discuss the short-term fix the organization is making (2:00). Then, the Superfriends address the issue of continuity in 2020. Which teams will benefit from consistency (16:45)? Which teams will be hurt due to their lack of consistency (42:30)? 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast...

Will Brinson is joined by Jason La Canfora to break down issues around the league right now. First, the guys discuss the culture of Washington's football team and how they are addressing last week's report. They've made a great hire in Julie Donaldson, but what other hires should they make? Then, Brinson and JLC give further analysis on the likelihood of the NFL having a full season in 2020 and an...

After months of limited information regarding the NFL's plans to address COVID-19 concerns, the last couple of days have been a whirlwind. Jonathan Jones joins Will Brinson to break it all down from the #WeWantToPlay hashtag that circulated Sunday to the testing agreed upon on Monday. Was the coordinated effort really necessary or was the league close to a solution all along? Will and JJ discuss t...

Position battles are a Training Camp rite of passage. Even with an uncertain few weeks ahead for the NFL, we still think we can count on some intense battles across the league. On this episode, Cody Benjamin joins Will Brinson to break down the biggest ones as we he late July. The list is comprised of mostly quarterbacks, but Cody submits a surprise at #5 (15:00). Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert...

It's another mid-summer Monday Mailbag! Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech link up to answer listener questions. Will there be Superfriends auditions following the departure of Sean Wagner-McGough? One Pick Six fan has a suggestion! The Packers went 13-3 and made the NFC Championship last year, but aren't discussed among the top favorites entering 2020. Is that fair? Will, Ryan and John als...

Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech link up to rank all 8 NFL divisions. The guys follow Breech's list from CBSSports.com. While there wasn't a ton of agreement on this podcast, it was pretty clear that the NFC East and AFC East are the two worst divisions in football. From there, there isn't all that much separation. The Chiefs are the reigning Super Bowl champs, but how far can they carry...

The deadline for players on the franchise tag to sign an extension has passed and Dak Prescott still doesn't have a long-term deal. Derrick Henry does though! Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Jared Dubin to break down everything that happened and didn't happen on Wednesday. The guys first focus on Dak and the Cowboys failure to lock up their young QB for the long haul (3:00)....

It's a walk down memory lane on this episode as Bryan DeArdo joins Will Brinson to discuss the best rivalries in football. First, the guys focus on present day and list the Top 5 rivalries entering the 2020 season. Tom Brady and Drew Brees are finally in the same division, so is Bucs vs. Saints guaranteed to make the cut? The current list includes longstanding rivalries and way newer ones. Next, W...

A deadline is approaching! To preview the date (4 pm ET on 7/15) where teams must sign their franchise-tagged players to multi-year deals, Will Brinson welcomes former NFL agent Joel Corry to break it all down. How has this offseason affected potential deals and how will it affect what we see on Wednesday? Will and Joel analyze the likelihood of long-term contracts for Dak Prescott (7:00), Derrick...

The 'Redskins' are no more. On Monday, the organization announced that after 87 years, they have retired their name and logo. Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson offer their immediate reactions to the news that had been rumored over the weekend. They discuss what finally prompted the change from Washington owner Daniel Snyder as well as what's next for the franchise with a new name and design. Which new...

A Monday episode means it's time to empty out the mailbag. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech answer questions from listeners including how the Chiefs will still be able to build around Patrick Mahomes' massive extension and which coaches could get fired first. Which players that have played three seasons or fewer have the greatest chance to make the Hall of Fame? The guys run through the p...

Sean Wagner-McGough is no longer with us to discuss and honestly pick apart his list of the Top 10 coaches in the NFL, so we tapped fellow Superfriend John Breech to come up with his own rankings. Breech and host Will Brinson embrace the Doug Pederson vs. Sean McVay debate that our pal Sean started a few weeks ago, while also examining Mike Tomlin's placement and what it would take for Andy Reid t...

Defensive positional rankings wrap up on the Pick Six podcast as we take a look at the Top 10 linebackers in the league with first-time guest Jordan Dajani. Jordan joins Will Brinson to discuss the youngsters on the list that could easily climb after this season, the veterans that are finally making their mark and the mainstay at the top of the list that could be on his way to the Hall of Fame. No...

Who better than to rank defensive backs than someone who played the position at the highest level? Former pro cornerback and friend of the podcast, Bryant McFadden, joins Will Brinson to break down his Top 10 cornerback and safety lists. The guys start at CB (4:30) and discuss tough snubs, a potential breakout in Philly for Darius Slay, and Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey teaming up in the Raven...

We turn our attention to defensive rankings this week as Ryan Wilson joins Will Brinson to break down his lists for Top 10 EDGE rushers and Top 10 defensive linemen in the league entering 2020. The guys first address the EDGE. Von Miller isn't in Ryan's Top 10 and he caught some heat online for that. Does Brinson disagree too? Which Bosa will be better this season: Joey or Nick? Additionally, the...

You hear that? Yep, that siren means it's a Superfriends emergency podcast on the Chiefs reaching a 10-year contract extension with Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech (what a day for Sean Wagner-McGough to leave CBS) offer their immediate reactions to the monster deal. The guys speculate what type of money and what type of fine print is attached to the long-t...

Will the Superfriends ever be the same? Sean Wagner-McGough makes an announcement that you probably have heard or seen by now, that he's leaving sports media for...law school. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech say goodbye to Sean, remembering his finest moments and not-so-finest moments. Sean looks back on his time with CBS Sports and on the podcast, while answering questions from our loya...

It's the podcast you've been waiting for! What better way to celebrate a holiday than listening to John Breech break down kickers and punters. That's what he does on this episode with host Will Brinson. The guys discuss Breech's top 10 list for each position. Will Josh Lambo get the credit he deserves? Can you name a punter that's not on your favorite team? Strap in for the special teams analysis...

To rank the Top 10 tight ends in the NFL, Will Brinson welcomes Cody Benjamin to discuss his recent list on CBSSports.com. Austin Hooper switched teams this offseason, but will he have the same success in Cleveland with Baker Mayfield as he did in Atlanta with Matt Ryan? Rob Gronkowski is back in the league and back with Tom Brady, but can he remain one of the game's elites? Is the position domina...

With so many great wide receivers in the NFL, Jared Dubin was tasked with creating a list of his Top 10 and discusses that group on today's episode with host Will Brinson. At #10 is a player that has probably been the top guy at some point in his career and could easily be up top again after this season. Which Buc ranks higher: Chris Godwin or Mike Evans? Dubin's a Cowboys fan, so where does he ha...

Offensive Rankings Week continues with a look at the best running backs in the NFL. Patrik Walker joins host Will Brinson to explain and defend his Top 10. Alvin Kamara is not one of those Top 10...How can that be? Where do former top picks like Leonard Fournette and Todd Gurley land? Remember, it's important to look at past production but also weigh in expected 2020 performances. Who's the best b...