Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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Johnny Manziel returns, Steelers in first-round QB mix, OBJ rumors (Football 04/09) Apr 09, 2018

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Ryan Wilson joins Will Brinson to break down the latest NFL news and notes, including Johnny Manziel's shaky appearance at his spring league game, whether Odell Beckham could still be traded or if the rumors are dying down, if the Steelers are interested in drafting a quarterback in the first round, if the Eagles should be worried about Carson Wentz' long-term health, whether the Rams or Vikings are a more trustworthy NFC contender and how much the Thomas Davis suspension will affect the Panthers chances to win the NFC South.

Leighton Vander Esch going top 10, sneaky WR prospect, Russell Wilson rumors Apr 06, 2018

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Pete Prisco joins Will Brinson to break down his latest big board of NFL Draft prospects plus his latest 2018 NFL Mock Draft. The biggest surprise is where he has Leighton Vander Esch (top 10!), but Pete also details his love for a certain quarterback in this class and explains why another surprising quarterback might be the biggest bust of the top group. Prisco has Kolton Miller, not Mike McGlinchey, as his top tackle in the class and names a wide receiver people are sleeping on in the draft class. He also breaks down the Jaguars offseason and reveals a little about their plans in the draft plus a potential fantasy sleeper from the wide receiver corp. Brinson rants about Russell Wilson trade rumors and Pete predicts how many RB will go in the first round.

Redrafting 2012 QBs, Titans wild new uniforms, Von Miller's shark investigation Apr 05, 2018

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John Breech joins Will Brinson to break down the release of the new Titans uniforms, which feature a whole lot of navy blue, and which involved a giant party in downtown Nashville. Then the guys discuss what's weirder: Von Miller being investigated by the Florida Wildlife Commission for a picture of him with a bloody hammerhead shark or Mark Ingram being horsecollared by an Italian airport security dog. The guys discuss Julian Edelman helping to stop a school shooting, talk about Tom Brady's feelings over the Brandin Cooks trade and then dive into Robert Griffin III signing with the Ravens before redrafting the 2012 quarterback class.

Boston Globe's Ben Volin breaks down Patriots trading Brandin Cooks to Rams Apr 04, 2018

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The Patriots blew the lid off a sleepy offseason Tuesday when they decided to trade Brandin Cooks to the Rams after just a single season in New England. Ben Volin of the Boston Globe joins Will Brinson to break down what the deal means, including whether Cooks was ever really a fit with the Patriots, how this is good news for New England on the Rob Gronkowski front, whether the Patriots could get involved in the Odell Beckham sweepstakes, if the Pats will go after a quarterback in the draft now that they have two first-round picks, the Patriots offseason as a whole, how Cooks will fit in the Rams offense and if the Rams are the top NFC contender now. Bonus: Ben's got a sleeper pick for the Masters!

Jim Mora might be helping Josh Rosen, Giants draft bluff on Barkley (Football 04/03) Apr 03, 2018

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Jason La Canfora joins Will Brinson to talk about why the Giants might be bluffing with their interest in Saquon Barkley, why Jim Mora is actually helping Josh Rosen with his comments on his old quarterback, what the Browns and John Dorsey are thinking at the top of the draft, who the 2018 NFL Cinderella will be, whether the Gronk rumors are legitimate and what's going on with the Panthers sale. Bonus: The Orioles fantasy baseball advice you desperately crave.

Gronk Trade Rumors, Gruden vs. Gruden, Cowboys should trade for Beckham (Football 04/02) Apr 02, 2018

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Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson fire up the new format for the Pick Six Podcast, breaking down the latest news from around the NFL, including the possibility of Rob Gronkowski being traded by the Patriots and Bill Belichick being miffed about Gronk's MyFace posts, the two big rules changes coming out of the owners meetings last week, whether John Elway is bluffing about the Broncos potentially drafting a quarterback at No. 5, which Gruden brother between Jay (Redskins) and Jon (Raiders) will win more games in 2018 and which landing spot is best for Odell Beckham, including why the Cowboys and Chargers could potentially make sense for the wide receiver.

New NFL Year Begins, Joe Thomas Retires, McCarron To Bills, FA Winners/Losers (Football 03/14) Mar 15, 2018

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Will Brinson is joined by Ryan Wilson and John Breech to discuss the official start to the league year with free agents finally allowed to ink their deals. The guys start by discussing the Bills signing of AJ McCarron and how, if it all, it affects Buffalo's draft plans. Will, Ryan and John also break down Joe Thomas' retirement, and the releases of Ndamukong Suh and Tyrann Mathieu. Plus, winners/losers of free agency to this point!

Free Agency Frenzy, Cousins To Vikings Highlights Wild Day (Football 03/13) Mar 13, 2018

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Will Brinson is joined by Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora to break down the crazy day of moves in the NFL, highlighted by Kirk Cousins agreeing to go to the Vikings. The guys discuss the risks of the deal and what will make it successful, while also analyzing quarterback movement with Case Keenum headed to the Broncos, Sam Bradford headed to the Cardinals, and then, Drew Brees staying put. Will, Pete and Jason talk about the Packers' decisions to bring in Jimmy Graham and let go of Jordy Nelson, the meaning of Andrew Norwell to the Jags, the wide receiver market, the Bears new-look offense, and Malcolm Butler's potential impact in Tennessee.

Could Brees Bail? Cousins Tagged In A Different Way, Seeya Suh, Bills Plan (Football 03/12) Mar 13, 2018

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Will Brinson is joined by CBS Sports NFL Writer John Breech to discuss the opening of the legal tampering period in the NFL, and the news Monday brought. Believe it or not, we start with the trade of an offensive lineman, and how the Bills will now approach the draft. Will and John discuss Drew Brees potentially signing somewhere other than New Orleans, and why teams should be aggressive in pursuit of the future Hall-of-Famer. The guys also analyze a new kind of tag applied to Kirk Cousins and possible destinations for the former Redskin. Brinson and Breech talk about the Dolphins' plan after releasing Ndamukong Suh, and more!

Free Agency Preview, Browns Get Better (Football 03/11) Mar 11, 2018

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Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora bring you a weekend edition of the Pick Six podcast to recap moves in Cleveland and preview moves to come in free agency. Will and Jason breakdown the Browns wheeling and dealing and how much better they got through their flurry of trades on Friday. Then, the guys go position-by-position in an extensive free agency primer, noting top free agents at each spot, and where they could end up.

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