Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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📬 Mailbag: Examining WR trade value, Cowboys RB situation, small market superstars and educational football tools (Football 6/21) Jun 21, 2021

Show notes

It's a Mailbag Monday for the Pick Six Superfriends. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech answer questions left by listeners as 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. The guys discuss WR trade value and a hypothetical involving Zac Taylor that only Breech could break down. Will Tony Pollard significantly cut into Zeke Elliott's workload and production this season? Football superstars don't necessarily occupy the major markets like basketball, but does location matter in the NFL? Plus, Will, Ryan and John give tips on how to #LearnTheGame as Pete Prisco would say.

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Breaking down QB Competitions: Cam vs. Mac, Dalton vs. Fields, Bridgewater vs. Lock, Jameis vs. Taysom, Jimmy G vs. Trey Lance (Football 6/18) Jun 18, 2021

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No matter what, there always seems to be several QB1 competitions as we near Training Camps and this year we have at least 5 open battles. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to break down Andy Dalton vs. Justin Fields (4:30), Teddy Bridgewater vs. Drew Lock (19:30), Jameis Winston vs. Taysom Hill (28:15), Cam Newton vs. Mac Jones (33:30) and Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Trey Lance (38:00).

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Minicamp Updates: NFL updates COVID-19 protocols, Derek Carr threatens to quit, how does that make Brinson feel? (Football 6/17) Jun 17, 2021

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The minicamp updates continue as Jared Dubin joins Will Brinson to break down the most pressing news from Wednesday. The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to update their COVID-19 protocols and they differ severely for vaccinated players and unvaccinated players (2:30). Brinson and Dubin break down the impact this could have on teams across the league. Derek Carr seems married to the Raiders, but are the Raiders married to Derek Carr (18:45)? Will reacts to his favorite quarterback (wink, wink) threatening to quit if he ever leaves the team. Also, the guys discuss the extension timelines for both Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield (29:00). Does either deal get done this offseason?

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Minicamp Updates: Tua struggles but does it really matter? Xavien Howard & Jamal Adams both absent, Bears commit to Andy Dalton for Week 1 (Football 6/16) Jun 16, 2021

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The minicamp updates continue as Cody Benjamin joins Will Brinson to break down the most pressing news from Tuesday. And while we must admit we shouldn't put too much stock into June practice, it was eye-catching to see that Tua Tagovailoa threw 5 interceptions (4:00). What are we expecting out of the 2nd-year QB? None of those picks went to Xavien Howard and that's because the All Pro corner is skipping out on minicamp for the Dolphins as he aims for a new contract (10:45). Jamal Adams was also missing for the Seahawks, albeit with an excused absence. Still, Adams also wants a new deal (19:30). And Matt Nagy has committed to Andy Dalton...For now. How long until we see Justin Fields take meaningful snaps (28:00)?

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Minicamp Updates: Stephon Gilmore missing for the Pats, Danielle Hunter agrees to restructured deal, Trevor Lawrence limited due to hamstring (Football 6/15) Jun 15, 2021

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Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech break down Monday minicamp news including Danielle Hunter's reworked deal with the Vikings (6:40), Stephon Gilmore skipping out of Patriots practice (11:45), Cam Newton taking 1st-team reps with New England (15:45), Trevor Lawrence dealing with an injury (22:45) and Le'Veon Bell's unhappiness with Andy Reid (28:15). The guys analyze what the Hunter news may mean for another minicamp holdout, Chandler Jones. They also dissect what's going on with the Patriots including if there should be concern over Gilmore's absence. Any worries in Jacksonville over Lawrence? And Bell seems to be the only player ever to have negative feelings towards Reid. The Pick Six Superfriends discuss what could be next for the former All Pro.

'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: Creating a Superteam from only 1 division, Redrafting RBs and the meaning of the word "humblebrag" (Football 6/14) Jun 14, 2021

Show notes

It's a Mailbag Monday for the Pick Six Superfriends. Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech answer questions left by listeners as 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. The guys create a Superteam using players from only one division, redraft RBs in the NFL and reshuffle divisions. They also answer why Pep Hamilton doesn't get more love and their favorite head coaches ever. Also, does Brinson understand the meaning of the word "humblebrag?"

'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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Who's missing from minicamp? Analyzing the future for Aaron Rodgers, Danielle Hunter and Chandler Jones (Football 6/11) Jun 11, 2021

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We missed out on minicamps last year, so this year they are certainly a welcome sight for those that cover the league. We're not sure how the players feel, but we embrace these moments. On this episode, Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech break down the most notable news from the week, mostly focusing on players who actually aren't present with their respective teams. Of course, Aaron Rodgers leads the pack, as the Superfriends analyze reports we've heard about Jordan Love and what this very much expected absence means (2:15). They also discuss Danielle Hunter skipping out on camp for the Vikings (18:45) and Chandler Jones being a no show for the Cardinals (26:30).

'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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Remaining Offseason Priorities: Raiders should keep the phone lines open while Jaguars should find a real tight end (Football 6/10) Jun 10, 2021

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Teams have been making moves since the season ended and while most situations look set, priorities remain for each organization. On this episode, Will Brinson is joined by Tyler Sullivan to break down some of those priorities. The Raiders basically need to keep their options open and be ready to attract stars that might become available to Vegas. The Patriots made their presence known in free agency and selected a quarterback in the first round of the draft. Now, they just have to get Mac Jones ready for action. Sure, the Jaguars added Tim Tebow to much fanfare, but how about targeting someone who has actually played the tight end position? Brinson and Sully also discuss quarterback priorities for the Saints, Ravens and Bills. For New Orleans, it's all about figuring out a starter. For Baltimore and Buffalo it's about solidifying extensions for their franchise guys.

'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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Aaron Rodgers officially skipping Packers minicamp, what's next for the reigning NFL MVP? (Football 6/9) Jun 09, 2021

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The reigning NFL MVP is officially a no-show for Packers mandatory minicamp. We saw this absence coming but it's still notable in the summer of Rodgers drama. On this episode, Jason La Canfora joins Will Brinson to focus on what happens next in Green Bay. JLC believes Aaron Rodgers is the one that holds all the power in the situation. With that being said, if the Packers get to a point where they are ready to trade Rodgers, it should be pretty simple with multiple suitors. We also dive a bit into the Falcons as La Canfora is adamant the team shouldn't have stopped at dealing Julio Jones and insists Matt Ryan should be made available as well.

'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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Most Improved Teams of 2021 NFL Offseason: Our 3 favorites! (Football 6/8) Jun 08, 2021

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The offseason is all about getting better. Some teams have achieved that, some teams are about the same and some have become clearly worse. This episode is dedicated to the most improved teams as Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and John Breech examine the entire league to land on their top choices. Wilson prefers what the Browns have done, boosting their defense through both free agency and the draft. Breech is a fan of what the Patriots were able to do, making an uncharacteristic splash in free agency. Brinson went on a 1-year hiatus with the Chargers, but now he's back and it's mostly about protecting Justin Herbert.

'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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