Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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Sleeper defenses, how Bucs can overcome Jameis suspension (Football 06/26) Jun 26, 2018

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Bryant McFadden joins Will Brinson to break down how the similarities between the Buccaneers in 2018 with Jameis Winston's suspension and the Steelers in 2010 when Ben Roethlisberger was taken off the field for a personal conduct suspension as well. The guys then break down their three biggest sleeper defenses for 2018 and B Mac tells an incredible story about a pre-snap situation involving Jedi mind master Troy Polamalu.

Early Week 1 NFL Picks, James Winston suspension talk with John Breech (Football 06/25) Jun 25, 2018

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Will Brinson is joined by John Breech to break down the latest news surrounding James Winston and his likely three-week suspension and Odell Beckham possibly still deciding to hold out. Then the guys break down their way-too-early Week 1 NFL picks against the spread.

Dave Dameshek talks Steelers, Jameis Winston facing suspension (Football 06/22) Jun 22, 2018

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Will Brinson is joined by Dave Dameshek of NFL Media to break down the Pittsburgh Steelers offseason and what they're facing as they head into 2018, including the Le'Veon Bell contract situation, the loss of Ryan Shazier on defense and how they'll replace him, whether the Steelers can win more than 11 games, who the best Steelers OC of the Big Ben era is, which teams are sleepers in the NFL next year and much more. Will also breaks down the late evening news about James Winston facing a three-game suspension.

Which NFL coach will be fired first? Looking at odds with Eric Edholm (Football 06/21) Jun 21, 2018

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Eric Edholm of Pro Football Weekly joins Will Brinson to look at the odds for which NFL coach will be fired first. The leader in the clubhouse is Hue Jackson, but that's too obvious, so the guys dive into which of the other candidates could actually end up being fired, including a potential favorite for bettors in Dirk Koetter (10-1) and a deep sleeper in Jason Garrett (25-1).

Paul Dehner on Bengals offseason, Joe Mixon's upside (Football 06/20) Jun 20, 2018

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Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner joins Will Brinson to break down the Bengals offseason and debate whether or not they did enough in terms of acquiring offensive line help for Andy Dalton, if Tyler Eifert will end up playing in 2018 and if Joe Mixon can be a monster as a bellcow back for Cincy. They also break down the first coach fired odds as it relates to Marvin Lewis, talk about whether Lewis will ever be fired, plus much more.

Ryan Kerrigan interview, top 30 players over 30 years old (Football 06/19) Jun 19, 2018

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Will Brinson (finally) returns from vacation and welcomes Sean Wagner-McGough to break down the latest NFL news and look at his 30 over 30 list of NFL players. Then Redskins pass rusher Ryan Kerrigan joins the show to talk about the expectations for Washington's defense, how Alex Smith has impacted the team so far, how the Capitals Stanley Cup win affects other D.C. sports teams, whether pineapple belongs on pizza, his work with Gatorade to #BeatTheHeat and much more.

NFL Draft Analyst Mike Mayock breaks down broadcasting career (Football 06/18) Jun 18, 2018

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NFL Draft analyst Mike Mayock joins CBS Sports Senior Fantasy writer Dave Richard to discuss his career path into the broadcasting world, detailing how he has attacked assignments and various roles throughout the year, while also extensively discussing his process as a draft evaluator.

Darnold learning quickly, Saints backfield, Tight end talk (Football 06/15) Jun 15, 2018

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CBS NFL writer Ryan Wilson joins CBS Senior Fantasy writer Dave Richard to discuss Sam Darnold's showing at Jets' minicamp, the addition of Terrance West to the Saints, and Jarvis Landry exposing his mostly non-existent relationship with former quarterback Ryan Tannehill. The guys then discuss Landry's current teammate David Njoku and his potential to breakout in Year 2, if Tyler Eifert can ever get back on the field and if Antonio Gates could possibly return to the Chargers.

Lamar Jackson usage, Josh Allen reps, AFC East strength of schedule (Football 06/14) Jun 14, 2018

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CBS NFL writer John Breech joins CBS Senior Fantasy writer Dave Richard to break down their respective biggest minicamp storylines and news coming out of those mandatory sessions being held this week. The guys also discuss expectations for Deshaun Watson as he returns from injury and sheds his knee brace, the Ravens usage of rookie LaMar Jackson, and the possibility of Josh Allen starting Week 1 for the Bills. John and Dave also analyze the AFC East by strength of schedule, each offering their unique formulas to the conversation.

Andrew Luck throwing footballs again, Big-name minicamp holdouts (Football 06/13) Jun 13, 2018

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Nick Kostos is joined by CBS NFL Insider Jason La Canfora to analyze Andrew Luck's return to throwing footballs and to breakdown a series of big-name minicamp holdouts and if and when their deals will get done. Nick and JLC discuss Aaron Donald in LA, Khalil Mack in Oakland, Julio Jones in Atlanta and David Johnson in Arizona, who are all absent from their respective team minicamps this week. Finally, the guys discuss Jason's list of quarterbacks under pressure in the 2018 season with names that include Ryan Tannehill and Patrick Mahomes.

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