

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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Mar 7, 2018 • 1h 7min
Combine Deep Dive/Awards with Chris Trapasso and Franchise Tags with Joel Corry (Football 03/07)
Will Brinson hosts the Pick Six podcast with guests Joel Corry and Chris Trapasso. Will and CBS Sports Senior Contract Advisor and former sports agent Joel Corry discuss the impact of the franchise tags that were and weren't handed out, with focus on Le'Veon Bell, Allen Robinson, Sammy Watkins and Kirk Cousins. Then, CBS NFL Draft Writer Chris Trapasso joins the pod to break down winners and losers from the NFL Combine, while handing out awards for various Combine performances. 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

Mar 5, 2018 • 48min
Combine Recap, Barkley at No. 1?, Top QBs, Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes (Football 03/05)
Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora return to recap the NFL Combine. The guys evaluate the top quarterbacks in this class, focusing extensively on Josh Allen's performance in Indy and where he could be selected. Will, Pete and JLC also react to reports that the Browns could be targeting Saquon Barkley with the number one overall pick, Shaqem Griffin's inspiring and stellar few days, and Orlando Brown's plummeting stock. The Pick Six crew then analyzes Kirk Cousins future as Jason believes it will come down to the Jets and Vikings. 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

Feb 26, 2018 • 40min
NFL Combine Preview, Blake Bortles Extension, Marcus Peters Trade (Football 02/26)
Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora are set to attend the NFL Combine, but first they have to break down Blake Bortles extension in Jacksonville. Then, the guys preview the week ahead in Indy, and offer analysis on the Marcus Peters trade, and possible Jarvis Landry trade. 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

Feb 20, 2018 • 49min
Offseason Clickbait, Foles Future, Free Agent Market, Cousins' Destination (Football 02/20)
Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora get together for an offseason edition of the Pick Six podcast. Pete addresses Tony Dungy's Tweets towards him and defends his take on Nick Foles. The guys also discuss the Bucs offseason plans, the free agent market, Kirk Cousins possibilities, and early Mock Drafts! 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

Feb 12, 2018 • 42min
Comback SZN?, Rating Reich And Ranking Coaching Hires (Football 02/12)
Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora analyze the potential of a Johnny Manziel NFL comeback, evaluate Denver's recent draft history, breakdown the Colts actual hire this time of former Eagles OC Frank Reich, and discuss all coaching hires made this offseason. 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

Feb 9, 2018 • 34min
Jimmy G Mega-Extension, Issues With The Hall Of Fame (Football 02/09)
Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora breakdown Jimmy Garoppolo's contract extension and whether the 49ers faltered with the deal or the timing of it. The guys also further discuss Josh McDaniels return to New England and what's next for the Colts. Finally, Pete laments against the Hall of Fame selection process and offers a few suggestions to change HoF voting. 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

Feb 7, 2018 • 47min
Josh McDaniels Returns To Pats, Spurns Colts, What's The Impact? (Football 02/07)
Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora break down the crazy sequence that led to Josh McDaniels returning to the Patriots as an assistant, and spurning the Colts head coaching offer. The guys analyze the impact on all parties affected included, New England, Indy, McDaniels and his future, Belichick, Brady, Luck, other coaches and more! 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

Feb 5, 2018 • 43min
Super Bowl LII Recap, Foles And Pederson Take Down Brady And Belichick (Football 02/05)
Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, and Pete Prisco recap all angles of Super Bowl LII and the Eagles victory over the Patriots. The guys discuss Doug Pederson's gutsy playcalling, Nick Foles confident and impressive performance, Malcolm Butler missing, Belichick, Brady and much more! 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

Feb 2, 2018 • 59min
Super Bowl Picks Special (Football 02/02)
Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora bring you the Pick Six podcast from Radio Row in Minnesota, extensively previewing Super Bowl LII and issuing their respective picks on the spread, plus a few fun props. Then, Nick Kostos, holding it down in the Florida studios, gives some of his top bets for Sunday! 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

Jan 31, 2018 • 44min
Impact Of Alex Smith To Washington Trade, Gronk's Availability (Football 01/31)
Will Brinson and Nick Kostos bring you another edition of the Pick Six podcast, not from Radio Row in Minnesota, but from undisclosed locations, to discuss the impact of the Alex Smith-KC to Washington trade-along with Rob Gronkowski's availability for Super Bowl LII on Sunday. 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


