Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora update you on coaching hires and should-be hires from around the league. The guys discuss Mike Mularkey's ousting in Tennessee, Patriots coordinators heading elsewhere with Josh McDaniels presumptive hiring in Indy and Matt Patricia's in Detroit. Nick, Will and Jason also analyze Pat Shurmur heading to coach the Giants, what the Cardinals plan to do with their vacancy, while also sprinkling in a little convo about those creepy dog masks Eagles fans might wear to the game this weekend.

Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, and Jason La Canfora break down a wild weekend of divisional round action and coaching news across the NFL. First, Will, Nick, Pete and JLC react to one of the best finishes in playoff history as the Vikings walked-off against the Saints. That's followed by a breakdown of the Jaguars' shocking road victory over the Steelers, the Eagles rousing defensive effort and upset of the Falcons, and the Patriots rolling to yet another AFC Championship Game.

Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, and Jason La Canfora link up to preview and pick the divisional round slate. Will, Nick, Pete, and Jason give their against the spread selections on Eagles-Falcons, Pats-Titans, Jags-Steelers, and Saints-Vikings. Then, NFL on CBS Analyst and former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher joins Will Brinson and the Pick Six podcast to discuss the AFC playoffs, reacting to last week's Jacksonville-Buffalo matchup and explaining his epic and viral jump through a table a la Bills Mafia. Then, Coach breaks down the upcoming matchups between the Steelers and Jags, and Patriots and Titans. Lastly, as someone always in rumors to return from broadcasting to the sidelines, Cowher assesses how he think Jon Gruden will fare in his move to the Raiders.

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora together for a midweek edition of the Pick Six podcast! The crew reacts to the National Championship Game and some unpopular Tweets from missing regular Pete Prisco. Then, Nick, Will and Jason break down some coaching situations across the league including a hire in Chicago, a possible swap between Green Bay and Baltimore, potential assistants leaving Philadelphia and much more. Next, legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre joins Will Brinson to discuss his reaction to Bama-Georgia and Nick Saban's quarterback switch. Then, the former Packers great discusses the state of the franchise amidst turnover in the Green Bay coaching staff and front office, along with another former team of his, the Vikings. Favre also teases an upcoming documentary he is involved in regarding concussions and the state of the issue across the sport, before breaking down how he think his buddy Jon Gruden will fare with the Raiders.

Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora are all together again to recap Wild-Card Weekend. The guys start by recapping a thrilling finish that probably shouldn't have been so thrilling as the Saints narrowly beat the Panthers at home in an NFC South battle. Then, it's a discussion on bad coaching across the slate this weekend. Will, Nick, Pete and Jason break down the Falcons handling of the Rams, the Jaguars grind-it-out victory over Buffalo in a matchup of long postseason droughts, and then a refereeing disaster and epic collapse in KC vs. Tennessee. The episode wraps up by taking a look at the future of eliminated playoff teams, and a quick glance at the divisional round.

Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora get you ready for Wild Card Weekend in the NFL. First, Will and Jason hypothetically rank the playoff teams, without seeding or homefield advantage as factors. Then, it's time for JLC's Scandinavian Death Metal Lock of the Week, and analysis on Bills-Jags. Pete and Nick join for their picks against the spread in all 4 games and a new contest amongst themselves. The guys give extensive breakdowns of Titans-Chiefs, Bills-Jags, Falcons-Rams and Panthers-Saints.

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson and Pete Prisco break down Black Monday in the NFL. First, they discuss an opening that's been open for a while now, and the prestige of the job as head coach of the New York Giants. Then, Nick, Will and Pete discuss Jon Gruden potentially re-joining the Oakland Raiders, and his merits as a coach. That's followed by talk on the Cardinals, Bears, Colts and Lions vacancies.

Nick Kostos and Pete Prisco review the last week of the regular season, what coaches have already been fired and what the playoffs mean for the teams that are in. First, the guys break down what coaches have already been canned and what's looming on Black Monday. Then, they break down who's in and who's out of this year's playoffs, who the contenders and pretenders are and the guys foreshadow their playoff picks. Finally, the guys wrap up the final week of the NFL regular season and what the future holds for many teams.

Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora are back for the final week of the regular season and their Week 17 picks against the spread. First, Nick, Pete and JLC discuss the Giants new GM hire Dave Gettleman, and the future of Odell Beckham, Eli Apple, Eli Manning and the head coaching position in New York. That's followed by a Black Monday preview. Then, Jason issues his "Scandinavian Death Metal Lock of the Week." Nick and Pete then run through the Week 17 slate, adjusting their picks for injury reports and the whacky nature of the final Sunday. Then, Will hops on to share his best bets with the crew in what will be a photo finish in the SuperContest.

Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora talk about what they saw in week 16, what's to come in the last week of the regular season and who they foresee going to the postseason. First, the guys talk about what teams are in and out of playoff contention after the week 16 results. Next, they preview what's ahead on the Week 17 slate of games. Then, the duo talk about teams that may rest their starters and the New Year's Eve night game getting canceled. Finally, the Dallas Cowboys come up once again on whether or not a coaching change is what's needed.