

Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast
CBS Sports, Football, NFL
Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by football analyst Mike Renner and writer/thinker JP Acosta. Together, the two bring a mix of analytics expertise and sharp cultural insight across 4 episodes a week. It’s like hanging with your buddies and talking ball… film junkies who helped build evaluation systems used by NFL teams, and one of the most thoughtful young voices breaking down the game today.
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Jun 26, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson is ready to cook, but is the team? with Joe Fann (Football 6/26)
For someone who has never received a vote for the award, Russell Wilson sure is getting a lot of preseason MVP buzz. Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest joins Will Brinson to break down why Russ deserves that recognition (2:00). They also chat about the offense around him, his desire for stars and more outspoken approach this offseason. Will Jadeveon Clowney be back for a second season with the Seahawks (11:00)? Don't count out that possibility just yet. Seattle is always a contender with Wilson at QB, but how serious of a contender will they be in 2020 (16:00)? The answers on 'All 32'.Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @Joe_FannSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Denver Broncos: Drew Lock has a chance to make John Elway look good again with Zac Stevens (Football 6/25)
Following a few lost seasons, the Broncos have hope again. Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports offers an optimistic viewpoint of the organization on the latest edition of 'All 32' with host, Will Brinson. They discuss Drew Lock entering his second season (2:00), the weapons around him and a still steady defense (13:15). How likely are the playoffs in 2020 (18:30)? Has the team found another franchise QB? Listen to find out!Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ZacStevensDNVRSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2020 • 24min
All 32 - Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes-Andy Reid dynasty might be just beginning with Matt Derrick (Football 6/25)
We've reached the point in 'All 32' where we get to talk about the world champion Kansas City Chiefs. To do that, Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest joins Will Brinson to discuss the team's somewhat surprising first-round selection of Clyde Edwards-Helaire (2:15) and other help for Patrick Mahomes (not that he necessarily needs it). Matt breaks down how the Super Bowl MVP has perfected Andy Reid's offense and what more to expect from KC's star QB in 2020 (8:00). More analysis follows on wideouts Tyreek Hill and Mecole Hardman (9:30), if the defense can replicate their last-season success (13:45), the contracts of Chris Jones (16:15) and Mahomes (18:30) AND how many Super Bowls the organization can win in the next 5 years.Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @mattderrickSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2020 • 23min
All 32 - Los Angeles Chargers: Transitioning from Philip Rivers to Tyrod Taylor/Justin Herbert with Daniel Popper (Football 6/24)
Time to talk about Will Brinson's ex. The Los Angeles Chargers have moved on from Philip Rivers (2:00) and Daniel Popper of The Athletic joins 'All 32' to break down the team's new era. Was there any surprise over the selection of Justin Herbert (3:30)? How far can Tyrod Taylor take them this season before turning the team over to the Top-10 pick (7:00)? Daniel thinks the Chargers might have the best defense in football and Brinson doesn't even think that's a crazy statement (12:00). 2020 and beyond (18:00) is broken down in this episode.Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @danielrpopperSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Baltimore Ravens: Building everything around Lamar Jackson with Garrett Downing (Football 6/24)
Finally! It's our much-anticipated and long-awaited/overdue 'All 32' episode on the Ravens. Garrett Downing of Ravens.com joins Will Brinson to discuss how the team has boldly built around Lamar Jackson (2:00), if last year's regular season is repeatable (4:30), as well as their running back situation (9:00). They then shift focus to the defense (11:45) and season outlook.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @gdowning14Produced by: @E_DeBerardinisSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Los Angeles Rams: What Sean McVay is doing to help Jared Goff's development with Jourdan Rodrigue (Football 6/23)
If we recorded this episode of 'All 32' last year, the conversation around the Rams would be much different. Now, the expectations aren't Super Bowl, but rather to remain competitive. Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic joins Will Brinson to break down the outlook for Los Angeles in 2020, first examining the coaching of Sean McVay (2:30), the team moving on from Todd Gurley (4:30) and how Jared Goff is being developed (7:00). Of course, we have to mention Aaron Donald leading the defense (13:00). Lastly, what does a successful season look like for the Rams (15:00)?'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @JourdanRodrigueSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - San Francisco 49ers: Exploring possible Super Bowl hangover, pressure on Jimmy G and Kittle's contract with Matt Maiocco (Football 6/23)
We all know the 49ers held a 10-point lead in the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl. We also know what happened next...Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area joins (the returning) Will Brinson to break down the 2020 outlook for the 2019 runners-up. They discuss the possibility of Deebo Samuel missing time after suffering an injury last week (1:45), the offense compared to last year (5:00) and pressure on Jimmy Garoppolo (7:00). Matt also details what the loss of Deforest Buckner means for the team (10:00), what to expect during George Kittle's contract negotiations (14:15) and how San Fran actually gets to the mountain top this time around (18:00).'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @MaioccoNBCSSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 2020 • 41min
📬 Mailbag Monday: Should we judge coaches based on records in one-score games? (Football 6/22)
Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough lead this edition of the mailbag, without a vacationing Will Brinson. What alcoholic drink would each of the Superfriends be? Ryan, John and Sean dish out fantasy advice, discuss the importance of coaching in one-score games, address expansion in the NFL and dissect Sam Darnold.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @ryanwilsonCBS, @seanjwagner, @johnbreechVisit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqw?view_as=subscriberCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Carolina Panthers: Previewing the beginning of the Matt Rhule era with Joe Person (Football 6/21)
The Panthers went through extreme changes this offseason, so Joe Person of The Athletic joins Ryan Wilson to break them all down on the latest episode of 'All 32'. Well first, since both guys are William & Mary grads, they discuss their college team AND then hit on Carolina. What kind of situation is new coach Matt Rhule inheriting (5:30)? What do we need to know about coaching phenom and new offensive coordinator, Joe Brady (7:00)? Christian McCaffrey's role in the offense (10:00), defensive turnover (11:45) and position battles (14:45) are also discussed. Lastly, Joe and Ryan dive into what would determine a successful season for the Panthers in 2020 (17:00) and why the team must be patient.'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @ryanwilsonCBS, @josephpersonSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2020 • 22min
All 32 - Tampa Bay Bucs: Breaking down Tom Brady's Super Bowl window and offensive weapons with Jon Ledyard (Football 6/20)
Tom Brady is in Tampa and we have a whole lot to talk about on this Bucs episode of 'All 32'. Jon Ledyard of Pewter Report joins Ryan Wilson to discuss expectations for Brady within Bruce Arians offense (2:00), how the team helped their quarterback through the draft (5:00), and the return of Rob Gronkowski (9:30). Sure, the offense has the star appeal, but is the defense subsequently getting overlooked (13:45)? Finally, Jon lays out some Super Bowl hopes (17:15).'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @ryanwilsonCBS, @LedyardNFLDraftSubscribe to our Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZUfHFsuQcW7BkTHnXJtqwCheck out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=enJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices


