Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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Bold Playoff Predictions, Revisiting Preseason Predictions (Football 1/2) Jan 02, 2020

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Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough for a predictions episode. First, the guys make bold playoff predictions for the upcoming playoffs (4:15). Then, the Pick Six Superfriends revisit their preseason predictions for the 2019 NFL season (13:45), assessing what went right (but mostly wrong) with their September assessments.

2020 NFL Draft Focus: New Year's Day Bowl Preview, CFP Semis Recap (Football 1/1) Jan 01, 2020

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Ryan Wilson is joined by CBS Sports NFL Draft writer Chris Trapasso to talk all things draft with a focus on bowl season in college football. The guys evaluate performances from the College Football Playoff Semifinals over the weekend (2:45) and how the draft stock could be affected for top prospects from LSU, Oklahoma, Clemson and Ohio State. Then, Ryan and Chris preview the New Year's Day bowl matchups from a draft perspective (25:30), showcasing who to watch in the Rose Bowl between Oregon and Wisconsin, the Sugar Bowl between Baylor and Georgia, the Citrus Bowl between Alabama and Michigan and the Outback Bowl between Minnesota and Auburn. Happy New Year!

🚨John Dorsey out as Browns GM, Latest on Jason Garrett, Doug Marrone retained (Football 12/31) Dec 31, 2019

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Will Brinson is joined by Sean Wagner-McGough to react to several news items from around the NFL on New Year's Eve. The guys first discuss John Dorsey parting ways with the Browns (2:50), Doug Marrone being retained by the Jaguars (13:50), more indecision from the Cowboys on Jason Garrett (23:30), J.J. Watt returning for the Texans in the playoffs (34:00), and Ryan Pace confirming Mitchell Trubisky will be the Bears starting QB in 2020 (38:00).

Black Monday Roundup: Ron Rivera to Redskins? Is Jason Garrett fired yet? (Football 12/31) Dec 31, 2019

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Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to react to everything that happened and didn't happen on Black Monday across the NFL. The guys discuss the Redskins closing in on hiring Ron Rivera (10:00), the Cowboys indecision regarding Jason Garrett (22:30), as well as continued uncertainty on Doug Marrone's future with the Jaguars (34:30). The Pick Six Superfriends analyze potential candidates for the Giants (42:15) and Browns (48:30) after the firings of Pat Shurmur and Freddie Kitchens, before updating the Panthers coaching search.

🚨Pat Shurmur fired, Dave Gettleman retained by Giants - Emergency Podcast (Football 12/30) Dec 30, 2019

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Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson to react to the Giants decision to fire Pat Shurmur after 2 seasons in New York. The guys discuss how much blame should be placed on Shurmur, how Dave Gettleman's presence could impact the coaching search and the most likely candidates to be hired.

NFL Week 17 Sunday Recap; The Playoffs Are Set! (Football 12/30) Dec 30, 2019

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Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to recap all the Week 17 action from around the NFL. The guys discuss a wild finish to 49ers-Seahawks (4:15) which had a massive impact on the NFC Playoff Picture as well as the Eagles getting in and how the conference could play out in the postseason. Next, a focus on the AFC (59:15) as the Patriots will be playing in the Wild Card round after losing to the Dolphins and elevating the Chiefs to a playoff bye. The Pick Six Superfriends end by wrapping up the notable items from around the league in the final week of the regular season.

🚨Freddie Kitchens fired by Browns - Emergency Podcast (Football 12/30) Dec 30, 2019

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Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough to give their reactions to the Browns firing Freddie Kitchens on Sunday night. The guys discuss the mistake that Cleveland made last year by hiring him, just how disastrous this season was, what gig Kitchens might land next and who potential replacements are as the Browns begin yet another coaching search.

Week 17 Picks Against the Spread, Best Bets, Gambling Advice (Football 12/27) Dec 27, 2019

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Will Brinson is joined by Pete Prisco and R.J. White for Week 17 gambling advice, covering all 16 games on Sunday. The guys discuss 49ers-Seahawks (7:10), Eagles-Giants (12:17), Titans-Texas (16:25), Steelers-Ravens (19:40), Jets-Bills (26:15), Falcons-Bucs (29:50), Dolphins-Patriots (33:17), Raiders-Broncos (37:08), Redskins-Cowboys (47:00), Browns-Bengals (51:15), Bears-Vikings (52:20), Colts-Jaguars (53:40), Saints-Panthers (56:10), Packers-Lions (58:20), Chargers-Chiefs (59:30) and Cardinals-Rams (1:03:10)

Hall of Fame Debate: Which current players will end up in Canton? (Football 12/26) Dec 26, 2019

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Will Brinson, Ryan Wilson and Sean Wagner-McGough debate which current NFL players are destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The discussion is centered around Eli Manning's future candidacy, as he returned to action for the Giants a few weeks ago. The guys also break down dozens of more players who could eventually end up in Canton.

*Note this episode was recorded prior to Week 15*

Pick Six Holiday Mailbag (Football 12/25) Dec 25, 2019

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Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson, John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough for a special holiday mailbag with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. The Pick Six Superfriends answer everything football and non-football related.

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