

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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Sep 23, 2019 • 57min
Bears-Redskins MNF Preview, Freddie Kitchens on the hot seat already? (Football 9/23)
Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to preview Monday's matchup between the Bears and Redskins (1:00). Then Jason La Canfora joins the podcast to discuss Freddie Kitchens' coaching (20:00), the Panthers QB situation (26:00), Mason Rudolph's first start (34:00), Daniel Jones' dazzling debut (42:00) and the latest on Jalen Ramsey trade rumors (47:00). 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

Sep 23, 2019 • 1h 33min
Week 3 NFL Recap, Analysis; Daniel Jones the hero in 1st career start (Football 9/23)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap all the Week 3 Sunday action from around the NFL The guys react to Daniel Jones leading a rally in his first career start (1:00), Freddie Kitchens' blunders in the Browns loss to the Rams (13:30), and the hype of Mahomes vs Lamar in Chiefs-Ravens (25:30). The guys then focus on 3 young backup QBs filling in for injured vets as Mason Rudolph wasn't put in the best spot to succeed by the Steelers (40:00), Teddy Bridgewater did enough to beat the Seahawks (44:00), while Kyle Allen impressed vs the Cardinals (51:00). Will, Ryan, John and Sean also recap Lions-Eagles (56:00), Dolphins-Cowboys (1:01:00) and Jets-Patriots (1:05:00). The guys finish up by discussing Bengals-Bills (1:0900), Broncos-Packers (1:12:00), Falcons-Colts (1:18:00), Raiders-Vikings (1:23:00) and lastly Chargers-Texans (1:37:00). 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

Sep 20, 2019 • 42min
Patriots release Antonio Brown - Emergency Podcast (Football 9/20)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to react to the news that the Patriots have released Antonio Brown just 11 days after signing the controversial wide receiver. The guys cover Brown's alleged antics, why New England took a risk, the impact on the Pats, which teams he could end up on next, and if he's 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

Sep 20, 2019 • 1h 4min
Week 3 Picks Against the Spread, Best Bets, Gambling Advice (Football 9/20)
Will Brinson is joined by Pete Prisco and R.J. for Week 3 gambling advice. The guys cover all 15 games on Sunday and Monday, including some historically big spreads. Listen to Will, Pete and R.J. break down trends and issue their picks and best bets of the week. 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

Sep 20, 2019 • 40min
Jaguars topple Titans as Minshew Mania rolls on (Football 9/20)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap Thursday Night Football and the Jags winning effort over the Titans. The guys discuss Gardner Minshew's performance (2:00), Marcus Mariota's struggles (4:00), Jacksonville's chances in the AFC South (15:00), Jalen Ramsey's future (19:00), the possibility of Mike Leach in the NFL (29:00), and the officiating on Thursday (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

Sep 19, 2019 • 23min
Titans-Jags TNF Preview (Football 9/19)
Will Brinson is joined by Jared Dubin to preview tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Titans and Jaguar. 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

Sep 19, 2019 • 51min
NFL Week 3 Fantasy/DFS Advice, Breakdown (Football 9/19)
Will Brinson is joined by Heath Cummings and Bryant McFadden to dish out fantasy football advice heading into Week 3 of the NFL season. But first, a historical/hypothetical debate on if the 2019 Dolphins would be legendary teams from decades ago. Then, fantasy! Will, Heath and Bryant discuss the injury impact of Ben Roethlisberger on the Steelers and Drew Brees on the Saints, whether Dak Prescott will finish as a top 3 fantasy QB and whether Daniel Jones will be fantasy relevant this year. Will and Heath finish with DFS tips heading into Week 3. 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

Sep 18, 2019 • 59min
Daniel Jones replaces Eli Manning as Giants starting QB (Football 9/18)
Will Brinson is joined by Brady Quinn and Ryan Wilson to discuss the Giants decision to replace Eli Manning with Daniel Jones (1:30). The guys also analyze player empowerment in the NFL (24:00) , the impact of Cam Newton's aggravated injury (31:00), and 0-2 teams that could still make the playoffs (36:00) before dissecting Pete Prisco's Power Rankings (49:00). 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

Sep 17, 2019 • 1h 3min
Browns beat Jets but don't impress, Steelers trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick (Football 9/17)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap the Browns 23-3 victory over the Jets on Monday Night Football (1:00). The guys unpack the unimpressive nature of Cleveland's win, New York's woes after losing another quarterback (9:00) and VisorGate brought to you by Odell Beckham Jr (23:00). The guys then react to the Dolphins trading Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Steelers for a 1st-round pick (28:00), Jalen Ramsey's trade request (41:00), and the future for Eli Manning as the Giants starter (52:00). 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

Sep 16, 2019 • 36min
Ben Roethlisberger out for season, Brees out 6 weeks - Emergency Podcast (Football 9/16)
Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to react to news of Ben Roethlisberger's season-ending injury (1:00) and Drews Brees' injury that will put him out of action for at least 6 weeks (19:00). The guys cover it all including the current and future implications on the careers of these elite yet aging quarterbacks, if the Steelers and Saints can survive, as well as the gambling and fantasy impact of these injuries. 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


