Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap: Analyzing the debuts for Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields & Mac Jones (Football 8/16) Aug 16, 2021

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Will Brinson is joined by Jordan Dajani to break down everything that happened in Week 1 of preseason football. The guys devote a lot of time focusing on the debut performances from rookie quarterbacks, which were all mostly solid but probably highlighted by Justin Fields. They also discuss other notable takeaways from the weekend including the Ravens extending their preseason win streak, quarterback battles for the Broncos and Saints and much more.

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📬 Mailbag: Would Tom Brady ever coach? Who wins: All-Bird NFL Rosters vs. All-Cat NFL Rosters? Too much love for Ryan Fitzpatrick? (Football 8/14) Aug 14, 2021

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Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson to answer questions from the Pick Six Mailbag. The guys tackle a super important hypothetical off the top as they create the best possible roster using teams with bird mascots and best possible team using cat mascots to decide who would win...2/3 of the Pick Six Superfriends also discuss if Tom Brady would consider coaching, why Ryan Fitzpatrick hype might be a little over the top, if Mike McCarthy is a decent coach and an interesting idea regarding rookie QB contracts. Finally, Brinson claims he ran a 4.96 40. Please hit him up and call him a liar.

'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."

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NFL Preseason Week 1 Preview & Picks: What to watch and what to bet (Football 8/13) Aug 13, 2021

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Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson preview Week 1 of the NFL preseason, highlighting games and players to watch. And you know it wouldn't be a Pick Six preview episode without a gambling spin on things. Yes, even in the preseason, Brinson gives his leans for games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."

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Teams that missed playoffs in 2020, but could make the postseason in 2021 (Football 8/12) Aug 12, 2021

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Will Brinson and Jordan Dajani break down potential playoff newcomers in 2021. A healthier 49ers team could mean a bounceback season out in the Bay Area, while the same applies to the Vikings and specifically their defense. Those are the guys picks for the NFC, but they also pick a team apiece for the AFC. Listen to find out all choices for teams that missed the playoffs in 2020 that have the best chance to make the postseason this year.

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You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."

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2020 playoff teams that could MISS the 2021 postseason (Football 8/11) Aug 11, 2021

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There's always turnover with playoff teams and with an added game, you can expect some changes to who makes the postseason in 2021. That means teams that reached the playoffs last year, have to miss it this year and that's what Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson are discussing on this episode. Ryan thinks his Steelers are a prime candidate while Brinson has entirely bailed on the Colts.

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CBS Sports Presents - The 'Fantasy Football Today DFS' Podcast Aug 10, 2021

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*Fantasy Football Today DFS is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and wherever else podcasts are found*

Want to dominate DFS this year? The Fantasy Football Today DFS crew will get you ready to crush Daily Fantasy Football. Join host Frank Stampfl alongside DFS analysts Mike McClure and Sia Nejad twice a week for the most well-rounded analysis in the industry. On Tuesdays the crew will focus on optimized lineups, pricing, stacks and more. On Thursdays they’ll deep-dive each game, focusing on perceived ownership, leverage plays, matchups, and updated lineups.

Reaction to Josh Allen's mega-extension + Darius Leonard, Xavien Howard and Michael Thomas news (Football 8/10) Aug 10, 2021

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Josh Allen was rich before, but now he's in a whole different category of rich. On this episode, Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson react to Allen's mega-extension with the Bills, the future for Buffalo and the future of QB contracts across the league. They also discuss Darius Leonard's record-setting extension with the Colts, Xavien Howard's restructured contract and if there is cause for concern between Michael Thomas and the Saints.

'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."

Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinis

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📬 Mailbag: Will the Cowboys be good? Should Browns give Baker an extension now? Who is the future Ryan Fitzpatrick? (Football 8/9) Aug 09, 2021

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Will Brinson and John Breech answer questions from loyal Pick Six listeners. One asks why experts are automatically assuming Dak Prescott's return will mean the Cowboys have a good season? Did we watch the first few weeks last year? The guys also address the possibility of Tom Brady retiring if he wins his 8th ring this year, if the Browns should give Baker Mayfield an extension this offseason and who could be the future journeyman QB of the league a la Ryan Fitzpatrick or Josh McCown.

'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."

Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinis

Visit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix

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Brinson reacts to a possible return from Philip Rivers & Nick Sirianni won't name Jalen Hurts the starter yet (Football 8/6) Aug 06, 2021

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Let's catch up on some news & notes from around the league. Will Brinson is joined by John Breech to break down what's happening highlighted by the possibility of Philip Rivers coming out of retirement. Also, Quenton Nelson is out for that same weird 5-12 week timetable as Carson Wentz after undergoing foot surgery and Brinson thinks losing the OG is much more of a blow than losing the QB for the Colts. Nick Sirianni hasn't named a starter yet...Could that be an issue for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles? Breech assesses the state of Joe Burrow and the Bengals before jumping around to a few more news items.

'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."

Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinis

Visit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix

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Hall of Fame Game Recap: Takeaways from Steelers beating Cowboys in 1st preseason game in 2 years (Football 8/6) Aug 06, 2021

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Well, football is back. We can't necessarily say it was top-notch football, but it was football nonetheless. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Tyler Sullivan to recap the Hall of Fame Game between the Steelers and Cowboys. And honestly the takeaways are somewhat limited from the actual game, but the guys still provide notes on Dwayne Haskins, Najee Harris and a few others in addition to some notable interviews that took place during the game with a focus on Dak Prescott's perplexing injury.

'Pick Six' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

You can listen to Pick Six on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pick Six NFL podcast."

Follow the Pick Six team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @willbrinson, @ryanwilsonCBS, @johnbreech, @E_DeBerardinis

Visit the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix

Check out the Pick Six Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/picksixpod/?hl=en

Read the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/

Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/758548147935545/

For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/