

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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Nov 22, 2017 • 1h 3min
Thanksgiving Games, Boomer Esiason Interview (Football 11/22)
On a pre-Thanksgiving edition of the Pick Six podcast, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora get you ready for Week 12 in the NFL. The guys discuss Seahawks-Falcons (which is basically a Prisco vs. La Canfora showdown), the future in Seattle, the quarterback situation in Buffalo, and Jerry Jones/Roger Goodell. Then 'Hot Take or Just Right' with a lot of food talk, including bold claims that 'stuffing is the best Thanksgiving option' and that turkey is 'overrated.' Then, Will is joined by NFL on CBS Analyst Boomer Esiason to talk about the Cowboys on and off the field, the AFC playoff picture, the QB mess in Buffalo, the Saints impressive streak, if it's time for the Bengals to move on from Marvin Lewis, and the dynamics of the CBS broadcast team. 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

Nov 20, 2017 • 54min
Week 11 Recap, Bad Quarterback Play, Playoff Picture (Football 11/20)
Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora recap everything you need to know from Week 11 in the NFL. First, Will and JLC hit on the Nathan Peterman debacle in Buffalo, what to make of the AFC West, Brett Hundley's struggles in Green Bay and the Jaguars being a pretender due to their quarterback play. Nick and Pete join Will to discuss Kirk Cousins, Andy Reid losing!? off the bye, and big picture playoff picture across the league. 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

Nov 17, 2017 • 1h 14min
Week 11 Picks, Tyrod Taylor Benched, Jerry Jones Warned
Will Brinson, Jason La Canfora, Pete Prisco and Nick Kostos link up for the Week 11 picks pod! First, Will and Jason discuss what's going on in Buffalo with the benching of quarterback Tyrod Taylor, and the latest on Jerry Jones vs. the NFL, while getting JLC's "Satanic Voice Bet of the Week." Then, Will is joined by Pete and Nick to make their picks across the league in Week 11, including 'Andy Reid off the bye!', a 7-2 vs. 7-2 battle between the Vikings and Rams, a coaching mismatch in Pats vs. Raiders, an NFC East rivalry featuring the Eagles and Cowboys, and Monday Night clash with the Falcons in Seattle. 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

Nov 15, 2017 • 1h 1min
Greg Olsen Interview, Carolina Contenders, Cutler vs. Kaepernick (Football 11/15)
Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora compare Jay Cutler and Colin Kaepernick and contemplate if Carolina can contend. Then it's 'Hot Take or Just Right' featuring questions like; are the Giants the worst team in the NFL, is Blake Bortles good enough to win a Super Bowl, without Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott is simply average, and much more! Then, Will is joined by Panthers TE Greg Olsen to discuss his health, Cam Newton's progression, his assessment of the Panthers while watching on the sideline, and a great new charitable initiative that Greg started in Charlotte. 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

Nov 13, 2017 • 43min
Week 10 Recap, Saints/Vikings/Rams Continue To Impress, Embarrassing Giants (Football 11/13)
Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora break down Week 10 action across the NFL. First, Nick and Pete analyze an embarrassing Giants' loss and what it means for the future or lack thereof of Ben McAdoo in New York. Then, they discuss the Saints identity shift and how it has paid dividends for the NFC South leader, and a bad offensive line performance by Dallas in the Zeke-less Cowboys' loss to Atlanta. JLC joins the guys to talk the Steelers pulling out another victory, Case Keenum continuing to impress, and the Rams rolling. The recap also includes analysis on the AFC South race and some bad coaching across the league. 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

Nov 10, 2017 • 1h 7min
Week 10 Picks, Zeke Suspension Update, Rich Gannon Interview (Football 11/10)
Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson, and Jason La Canfora link up for another week of picks against the spread. First, Nick, Will and Jason give yet another update on Ezekiel Elliott and we finally might have a lasting decision (maybe). They also discuss Timmy Jernigan's contract extension with the Eagles, and Martellus Bennett re-joining the Pats. Then, JLC and Pete swap spots for weekly wagers and best bets. They chat Bill-Saints, Steelers-Colts, Chargers-Jags, Cowboys-Falcons, Patriots-Broncos and more. Finally, Nick and Pete are joined by longtime NFL quarterback and current NFL on CBS analyst Rich Gannon to discuss the state of quarterback play across the league, what it takes to play the position and succeed at an older age, 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

Nov 8, 2017 • 45min
Should The Packers Sign Colin Kaepernick (Football 11/08)
Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora discuss if the Packers should consider signing Colin Kaepernick, who will claim Wild Card spots in the AFC, and generate some headlines. Then this week's edition of 'Hot Take or Just Right' which morphs into 'Clicks or Giggles' as Nick, Pete, Will, and Jason answer if Blake Bortles is the best QB in the AFC South, if Jared Goff will go down as the best QB from the 2016 draft class, if the Eagles-Cowboys Week 17 showdown will be for the division title, 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

Nov 6, 2017 • 52min
Week 9 Recap, Zeke Plays In Cowboys Win, Brawls In Jax/NO (Football 11/06)
Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora discuss Zeke Elliott's impact in the Cowboys victory over the Chiefs, the Falcons missed opportunities and Cam Newton on the ground as the Panthers improve to 6-3, and an impressive Redskins performance in Seattle. The guys also cover dominating offensive outputs by the Eagles against the Broncos, and Rams against the Giants. Nick, Pete, Will and Jason hit on fights in Bucs-Saints, Jags-Bengals, and what to make of the AFC South. 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

Nov 3, 2017 • 1h 11min
Week 9 Picks, Dan Fouts Interview (Football 11/03)
Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora link up for their weekly picks against the spread, starting with analysis of the Eagles hosting new starter, Brock Osweiler, and the Broncos, two teams coming off the bye as the Rams visit the Giants, and an NFC South battle of teams trending in opposite directions, as the Bucs take on the Saints. The bets continue on Bengals-Jags, Falcons-Panthers, Colts-Texans, Chiefs-Cowboys, Lions-Packers and more. Then, Will and Pete are joined by NFL Hall of Famer Dan Fouts to discuss quarterback play across the league, how the position has changed over the years, and the Air Coryell offense. 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

Oct 31, 2017 • 43min
Trade Deadline Special, Jimmy G/Jay Ajayi On The Move, Zeke (Football 10/31)
Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora react to some huge moves across the NFL in advance of a typically quiet trade deadline, including an extensive breakdown on the 49ers acquiring quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo from the Patriots. The guys also discuss the Dolphins dealing RB Jay Ajayi to the Eagles, the Seahawks boosting their offensive line with the acquisition of Duane Brown, and the latest update on Zeke Elliott. 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


