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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Dec 31, 2019 • 1h 7min
Black Monday Roundup: Ron Rivera to Redskins? Is Jason Garrett fired yet? (Football 12/31)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to react to everything that happened and didn't happen on Black Monday across the NFL. The guys discuss the Redskins closing in on hiring Ron Rivera (10:00), the Cowboys indecision regarding Jason Garrett (22:30), as well as continued uncertainty on Doug Marrone's future with the Jaguars (34:30). The Pick Six Superfriends analyze potential candidates for the Giants (42:15) and Browns (48:30) after the firings of Pat Shurmur and Freddie Kitchens, before updating the Panthers coaching search. 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
Dec 30, 2019 • 27min
🚨Pat Shurmur fired, Dave Gettleman retained by Giants - Emergency Podcast (Football 12/30)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson to react to the Giants decision to fire Pat Shurmur after 2 seasons in New York. The guys discuss how much blame should be placed on Shurmur, how Dave Gettleman's presence could impact the coaching search and the most likely candidates to be hired. 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
Dec 30, 2019 • 1h 37min
NFL Week 17 Sunday Recap; The Playoffs Are Set! (Football 12/30)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap all the Week 17 action from around the NFL. The guys discuss a wild finish to 49ers-Seahawks (4:15) which had a massive impact on the NFC Playoff Picture as well as the Eagles getting in and how the conference could play out in the postseason. Next, a focus on the AFC (59:15) as the Patriots will be playing in the Wild Card round after losing to the Dolphins and elevating the Chiefs to a playoff bye. The Pick Six Superfriends end by wrapping up the notable items from around the league in the final week of the regular season. 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
Dec 30, 2019 • 28min
🚨Freddie Kitchens fired by Browns - Emergency Podcast (Football 12/30)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to give their reactions to the Browns firing Freddie Kitchens on Sunday night. The guys discuss the mistake that Cleveland made last year by hiring him, just how disastrous this season was, what gig Kitchens might land next and who potential replacements are as the Browns begin yet another coaching search. 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
Dec 27, 2019 • 1h 8min
Week 17 Picks Against the Spread, Best Bets, Gambling Advice (Football 12/27)
Will Brinson is joined by Pete Prisco and R.J. White for Week 17 gambling advice, covering all 16 games on Sunday. The guys discuss 49ers-Seahawks (7:10), Eagles-Giants (12:17), Titans-Texas (16:25), Steelers-Ravens (19:40), Jets-Bills (26:15), Falcons-Bucs (29:50), Dolphins-Patriots (33:17), Raiders-Broncos (37:08), Redskins-Cowboys (47:00), Browns-Bengals (51:15), Bears-Vikings (52:20), Colts-Jaguars (53:40), Saints-Panthers (56:10), Packers-Lions (58:20), Chargers-Chiefs (59:30) and Cardinals-Rams (1:03:10) 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
Dec 26, 2019 • 1h 1min
Hall of Fame Debate: Which current players will end up in Canton? (Football 12/26)
Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and Sean Wagner-McGough debate which current NFL players are destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The discussion is centered around Eli Manning's future candidacy, as he returned to action for the Giants a few weeks ago. The guys also break down dozens of more players who could eventually end up in Canton.*Note this episode was recorded prior to Week 15* 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
Dec 25, 2019 • 1h 35min
Pick Six Holiday Mailbag (Football 12/25)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough for a special holiday mailbag with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. The Pick Six Superfriends answer everything football and non-football related. 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
Dec 24, 2019 • 1h 14min
Packers-Vikings MNF Recap, Marshawn Lynch signs with Seahawks (Football 12/24)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap the Packers 23-10 victory over the Vikings on Monday Night Football (1:45). The guys discuss an abysmal performance from Minnesota and another primetime letdown from Kirk Cousins, while dissecting both team's chances to contend in the postseason. The Pick Six Superfriends then react to news that Marshawn Lynch is headed back to the NFL after signing with the Seahawks (18:30) and also reports that Mike McCarthy interviewed with the Panthers (31:15). Next, CBS Sports Senior NFL Reporter Jonathan Jones (48:00) joins the podcast to further breakdown 2 great games he was at this past weekend; Eagles-Cowboys and Patriots-Bills. 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
Dec 23, 2019 • 39min
The futures for Jason Garrett, Doug Marrone, Urban Meyer and Derek Carr (Football 12/23)
Will Brinson is joined by Jason La Canfora for observations on Week 16 in the NFL and to evaluate the futures of several coaches and players across the league. Will and JLC dissect the likely end of Jason Garrett's tenure in Dallas (4:45), Derek Carr heading towards a breakup with the Raiders (14:30), Doug Marrone's chances of sticking around in Jacksonville (21:30) and links between the Cleveland Browns and Urban Meyer (30:30). 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
Dec 23, 2019 • 37min
Packers-Vikings MNF Preview; Can Kirk Cousins win in primetime? (Football 12/23)
Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to preview Packers vs. Vikings on Monday Night Football. First, the guys discuss the Cowboys' failures (1:15) and then get into the MNF matchup (8:00), discussing the Packers' path to 11-3, what to make of Aaron Rodgers' season, Dalvin Cook's injury impact and Kirk Cousins in primetime. 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
