Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Will Brinson is joined by Brady Quinn and Ryan Wilson to react to Monday's National Championship game between LSU and Clemson from an NFL Draft perspective (7:00). The guys evaluate Joe Burrow's stellar performance and if Trevor Lawrence remains a better pro prospect, despite struggling in the title game. Will, Brady and Ryan also highlight the rise of Isaiah Simmons and several other key players that will be playing on Sundays next year. The conversation then shifts to analytics (45:15) and how they serve a purpose in the NFL as what to be wary of when applying them. 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

Will Brinson is joined by Sean Wagner-McGough to react to Luke Kuechly's surprising announcement that he is retiring from the NFL at age 28. The guys go over all of Kuechly's incredible achievements in just 8 seasons in the league, assess how this affects the Panthers moving forward and answer what will surely be a lively debate; is he a Hall of Famer? 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

Will Brinson is joined by Jonathan Jones to assess the winners (4:15) & losers (32:45) of the 2020 NFL coaching cycle, evaluating hirings, firings, and non-moves that will make big impacts on next season and beyond. 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

Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to react to Sunday's divisional round playoff games. The guys start by discussing the Chiefs incredible 51-31 comeback victory over the Texans (4:40), analyzing how Kansas City climbed out of a 24-0 deficit and Bill O'Brien's coaching decisions that contributed to the collapse. The Pick Six Superfriends then take a look at the AFC Championship between the Chiefs and Titans (27:30), while wrapping up Houston's season and outlook for the future. Next, Will, Ryan, John and Sean break down the Packers 28-23 win over the Seahawks (49:00), dissecting the vintage performance from Seattle, not exploiting Russell Wilson's skill-set until it was too late and finally offering credit to Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay. They examine some controversial officiating decisions before previewing the NFC Championship between the Packers and 49ers (1:09:00). Finally, winners and losers from Sunday (1:15:30)! 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

Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to react to the Browns hiring Kevin Stefanski to be their next head coach. The guys examine Stefanski's coaching history, address potential concerns with the move and evaluate ownership's role in the frequent coaching turnover in Cleveland. Will, Ryan and John also discuss candidates that didn't get the job including Robert Saleh and Josh McDaniels. Lastly the guys assign winners/losers of the Stefanski hiring and predict how the Browns will finish in 2020. 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

Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap Saturday's divisional round playoff games. The guys start by discussing the Titans shocking 28-12 victory over the Ravens (:35) as they analyze Lamar Jackson's tough night and how Tennessee expertly game-planned for Baltimore's offensive attack. The Pick Six Superfriends also break down Ryan Tannehill's limited usage, Derrick Henry's dominance and the Titans formula for winning the AFC Championship and Super Bowl. Next, Will, Ryan, John and Sean react to the 49ers 27-10 win over the Vikings (44:00), as they evaluate the quarterback performances from Jimmy Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins, Minnesota's bad offense, Richard Sherman's fiery postgame rant and the rest of San Francisco's scary defense. Finally, the biggest winners and losers from Saturday's action (1:14:45). 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

Will Brinson is joined by Pete Prisco and R.J. White for gambling advice for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The guys discuss Vikings-49ers (7:45), Titans-Ravens (15:20), Texans-Chiefs (26:00) and Seahawks-Packers (33:30). 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

Will Brinson is joined by Danny Kanell to rank the remaining 8 quarterbacks in the NFL postseason. The guys attempt to balance recent play and previous playoff performances to decide who they would want leading their team if you had to win just 1 game. 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

Will Brinson is joined by Brady Quinn and Ryan Wilson to talk all that's trending in the NFL. The guys speculate the details of a Jerry Jones/Mike McCarthy sleepover as reported before the Cowboys made their new coaching hire (4:55). Will, Brady and Ryan also discuss the types of coaching hires that were made in 2020 vs. 2019 and reasons for the philosophical shift (12:45) as well as if other teams could possibly try to copy the Saints' use of do-it-all "athlete" Taysom Hill (25:55). Lastly, a deep dive on the 2020 NFL Draft and the impact of Tua Tagovailoa declaring (33:00).  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

Will Brinson is joined by John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to react to the Giants hiring Joe Judge to be their next head coach. The guys discuss how the hire happened and how Matt Rhule and the Panthers impacted the decision, give a briefing on who Judge exactly is and explain why his special teams background is so unique for head coaches. Will, John and Sean also break down the importance of Judge's coaching staff, his relationship with Dave Gettleman, Bill Belichick's coaching tree and expectations for New York both next year and during his Judge's tenure. 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