Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Pete Prisco has defended the elite of his Top 100 NFL Players list (check out yesterday's pod in the feed for Part 1). Now it's time for him to further explain his sometimes curious placement of several players outside of the 25 best. Does Jalen Ramsey belong at 26? Is DeAndre Hopkins really the 4th-best wide receiver in football? Should Dak Prescott be ranked 16 spots ahead of Deshaun Watson? Pri...

With nearly 2,000 players in the NFL, being named one of the Top 100 is a pretty prestigious honor. Especially if that placement is bestowed by our own Pete Prisco. Pete got out the abacus and tossed some film on the projector to crank out his annual list, which was unveiled on Wednesday and discussed further on the podcast. Go read Pete's article so he joins us again. Last year, it was Aaron Dona...

Lists are meant to be argued and picked apart. And that's exactly what happened on this episode of Pick Six, as Will Brinson and Bryant McFadden took a preliminary look at Pete Prisco's list of the Top 100 NFL players and needless to say, had some issues with it. Brinson and BMac evaluated Prisco's misses at quarterback (3:15), wide receiver (10:05), running back (22:00) and defense (27:00)...Pete...

The Last Dance has captured sports fans attention for over a month focus on the incredible and unparalleled career of Michael Jordan. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough attempt to find the NFL's equivalent to MJ and a long form documentary that could be of similar interest to MJ's feature. Is Tom Brady and the the New England Patriots dynasty the clear choice or do othe...

Gambling Week on the Pick Six podcast wraps up as we dive into season win totals for the final 2 divisions. Will Brinson is joined by Sean Wagner-McGough to offer a 2020 outlook for teams in the NFC West and AFC West. The guys predict and prognosticate for the 49ers (8:45), Seahawks (18:15), Rams (24:45), Cardinals (31:15), Chiefs (45:30), Chargers (51:15), Raiders (58:15) and Broncos (1:06:00) 'P...

The NFL is bracing for a season without full stadiums. It's hard to believe, but it's the truth. Jonathan Jones joins Will Brinson to discuss his 3-part series on CBSSports.com on the various ways that the absence of fans could impact the league. The guys cover how the salary cap would be affected and how TV contracts might play a factor. Will and JJ also examine the possibility of some fans being...

Gambling Week on the Pick Six podcast continues as we dive into season win totals for 2 divisions. Will Brinson is joined by John Breech to offer a 2020 outlook for teams in the NFC South and AFC South. The guys predict and prognosticate for the Saints (6:40), Bucs (9:35), Falcons (14:45), Panthers (18:15), Colts (27:00), Titans (31:30), Texans (34:50) and Jaguars (37:15). 'Pick Six' is available...

Gambling Week on the Pick Six podcast continues as we dive into season win totals for 2 divisions. Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson to offer a 2020 outlook for teams in the NFC North and AFC North. The guys predict and prognosticate for the Packers (3:35), Vikings (10:15), Bears (15:10), Lions (18:55), Ravens (34:00), Steelers (41:30), Browns (47:45) and Bengals (52:15). 'Pick Six' is availab...

Gambling Week on the Pick Six podcast continues as we begin to dive into season win totals for 2 divisions. Will Brinson is joined by R.J. White to offer a 2020 outlook for teams in the NFC East and AFC East. The guys predict and prognosticate for the Cowboys (5;00), Eagles (9:25), Giants (14:00), Redskins (17:15), Patriots (26:00), Bills (33:00), Jets (38:45) and Dolphins (41:15). 'Pick Six' is a...

As part of 'gambling week' on Pick Six, we welcome Nick Bogdanovich, director of trading at William Hill, to discuss NFL betting trends. Nick details how unique this offseason has been from the book's perspective, how win totals are set and moved, the importance of strength of schedule and early trends regarding Week 1, futures and awards odds. Are sportsbooks rooting against Tom Brady? Is another...

The schedule is out and so are the spreads for Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough offer up their best bets for that first week (8:00), diving into half the matchups on the slate. Next, the guys point out some more interesting notes with the schedule (45:30), before answering listeners questions in a 'Mailbag Monday' (53:00). Leave a 5-star...

Another quarantine news gift came Thursday night in the form of the NFL schedule release. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough team up to dissect all angles of the 2020 NFL slate. The Pick Six Superfriends examine notables like the season opener between the Texans and Chiefs (5:20), a rare Friday Christmas Day matchup between the Vikings and Saints (12:10) and the traditi...

Chris Long and Will Brinson are now the same. They're podcasters that like to talk about stuff other than just football. And that's what they do on this episode. Long also played in the NFL for over a decade and won 2 Super Bowls with the Eagles and Patriots so we focus on those teams first. What does Chris think of Philadelphia's selection of Jalen Hurts in the 2nd round and what does it mean for...

After all the offseason moves, which team is left with the best offense? Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to detail not just the best, but the Top 10 in the league right now. It's hard to supplant the Super Bowl champion Chiefs, but could the Ravens, Saints or Cowboys pull it off? You might be surprised with some teams that cracked the list as well... 'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts...

It's never to early to start thinking about making money on next NFL season. R.J. White joins host Will Brinson to go over awards odds for 2020. The guys discuss top value bets and best long shots to win MVP (6:00), Defensive Player of the Year (15:15), Coach of the Year (27:30), Offensive Rookie of the Year (36:00), Defensive Rookie of the Year (42:15) and Comeback Player of the Year (46:30). 'Pi...

On Monday, the NFL lost one of its all-time greats, as Don Shula passed away at the age of 90. Will Brinson is joined by Pete Prisco and Jamey Eisenberg to remember the league's all-time wins leader and 2-time Super Bowl champion. Pete and Jamey both grew up in South Florida and spent time covering Shula and the Dolphins and were able to share unique perspectives on the legend. 'Pick Six' is avail...

"Andy Dalton makes a lot of sense for the Cowboys" - John Breech on Thursday's episode. Well, Saturday night Dallas decided they agreed and signed the veteran quarterback to a one-year deal (4:35). The Pick Six Superfriends dissect Dalton's new home and how the move affects Dak Prescott, who is still without a long-term contract. The guys highlight the importance of backup QBs and toss out some mi...

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marcus Peters joins Will Brinson to discuss life on and off the field. The guys chat video games, his arrival with the Ravens, Lamar Jackson's greatness, Joe Burrow getting drafted into the division, the real 'DBU' and more. Check out twitch.tv/budlight at 9 pm ET on Sunday for the Bud Light Seltzer Charity Royale Tournament, featuring top athletes to raise money fo...

It's officially May, but it's never too early to take a look at next year's draft class. On this Pick Six-Cover 3 crossover podcast, we take a look at the 2021 NFL Draft and the prospects we'll be watching all year (3:30). How close is Justin Fields to Trevor Lawrence for the claim as the nation's best QB? The top two quarterbacks are pretty evident at this point but names like Jamie Newman, Brock...

This episode is an ode to both Andy Dalton and John Breech. The Bengals released their longtime quarterback on Thursday morning and it took us hours to get in contact with Cincy fan Breech...But now we're able to present this bonus episode, breaking down Dalton's tenure (1:00) and where he could be headed next (15:00). We highlight the good that Dalton was able to accomplish while also pointing ou...

The NFL Draft is now in the past, but fantasy drafts are set for the not-too-distant future. Will Brinson is joined by Jamey Eisenberg to break down the class of 2020 from a fantasy perspective. How soon until Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert become fantasy relevant? The guys talk QBs and follow up by chatting about the best and worst fits for rookie wide receivers and running backs....

The 2020 'virtual' NFL Draft was a widespread success, but what will stick in the future ? Pete Prisco joins Will Brinson to discuss the reception from around the league (4:00). The guys also discuss Pete's proclamation that Joe Burrow will lead the Bengals to a Super Bowl in the next decade (13:40), the Chargers taking whatever QB fell to them and what pick was worse, Jordan Love to the Packers o...

The draft is over so that means we embrace the time-honored media tradition of issuing grades for picks and draft classes that are months away from even seeing the football field. Listen as the Pick Six Superfriends dissect and grade each AFC team. AFC East (2:00), AFC North (19:00), AFC South (35:15), AFC West (46:00). Did the Dolphins nail the draft they've been waiting for? How soon until Joe B...

The draft is over so that means we embrace the time-honored media tradition of issuing grades for picks and draft classes that are months away from even seeing the football field. Listen as the Pick Six Superfriends dissect and grade each NFC team. NFC East (10:00), NFC North (29:00), NFC South (46:30), NFC West (55:00) Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough attempt to expl...

The most unique draft in NFL history is now over. Will Brinson and Chris Trapasso are here to recap Day 3 and take a glance at the 2020 Draft as a whole. It wasn't a pick, but rather a trade that generated early headlines, as the Redskins finally parted ways with Trent Williams, dealing the offensive tackle to the 49ers. The guys also discuss the quarterbacks taken and other notable selections on...