Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

On a Football Friday addition of the Pick Six podcast Nick Kostos, Will Brinson and Jason La Canfora dive deep into the Ezekiel Elliott suspension situation (1:35). The guys also discuss whether or not there's an impending work stoppage (17:05), the latest on the Colts QB situation (21:25), Pat Mahomes looking good in preseason (25:55), Could Nathan Peterman start week 1 for the Bills? (28:02), and Joe Haden landing with the Steelers (32:40)

Will Brinson and Pete Prisco break down the latest news surrounding Joe Haden's release (4:40), take a look at Matthew Stafford's contract and explain why it was a smart move from the Lions (8:50), talk about Ezekiel Elliott's status for his suspension (15:30) and then dive into some fantasy football chatter, debating whether Doug Baldwin is worth a second round pick, when you can take Elliott and if Jay Ajayi and/or Michael Thomas can end up being the top performer at their respective position (25:40).

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson and Pete Prisco discuss the impact of Julian Edelman's season-ending injury (:53), and whether the Patriots are still the Super Bowl favorite (4:11). Our trio of NFL experts react to another suspension issued to Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict (8:51), and Kirk Cousins' continued preseason struggles (15:27). The guys also breakdown 3 starting quarterbacks being named over the weekend, including; DeShone Kizer in Cleveland (29:22), Mike Glennon in Chicago (32:21), and Blake Bortles in Jacksonville (35:05). And SPOILER ALERT, Nick, Will and Pete of course pick apart the Game of Thrones season finale (42:38).

Nick Kostos and Pete Prisco get together on a Football Friday edition of the Pick Six Podcast, starting with a breakdown of the Jaguars quarterback battle (:46) What's going on with Cam Newton and the Panthers first-team offense? (7:36) The guys discuss Jay Cutler's outlook as well as the guys surrounding him (15:29) What about Mitch Trubisky, Mike Glennon and the Chicago Bears quaterback situation? (19:29) Speaking of young QBs, the guys talk Jared Goff and the Los Angeles football market (20:56). We cover the news surrounding the Browns quarterback situation including the latest on Brock Osweiler and DeShone Kizer (26:43). Plus, a battle of New York lines as the guys debate the upcoming seasons for both the Giants offensive and Jets defensive lines (28:47). Also the latest on Kony Ealy and the Patriots (33:40) as well as some serious Game of Thrones talk (38:21)

Nick Kostos, Will Brinson and Pete Prisco discuss the potential for Odell Beckham to miss Week 1 (2:15), whether the hit on Odell was dirty or illegal (7:30), and if the Giants will pay OBJ (9:31). The guys also examine the always interesting quarterback situation in Cleveland (18:04), and react to Tom Savage being named the starter in Houston. They dive into Le'Veon Bell's scheduled return to the Steelers (36:42), the latest with Ezekiel Elliott (40:12), and Mike Martz's recent comments concerning Rams coach Sean McVay (42:56). Of course Game of Thrones talk is involved (47:30). Then Will and Pete are joined by Jason La Canfora to chat Brock Osweiler (57:44), and Joe Flacco (1:00:44).

Will Brinson and Pete Prisco break down whether Blake Bortles could end up being cut (4:40), the quarterback battles between Trevor Siemian/Paxton Lynch, Mitchell Trubisky/Mike Glennon, Tom Savage/Deshaun Watson and Alex Smith/Patrick Mahomes (12:26). They also project how big of numbers Christian McCaffrey could put up in 2017 (22:43). Then the guys dive into the latest episode of Game of Thrones (SPOILER ALERT). Will and Jason La Canfora then break down JLC's trip to see the Eagles and Dolphins practice together (42:50), talk about Andrew Luck's injury (54:14) and when we can expect to see Le'Veon Bell back at Steelers camp (57:00). ​

Will Brinson and John Breech take a look at all the NFL news happening around the league, including the triumphant return of Jay Cutler to the NFL field (3:30), the danger of starting Ryan Mallett for the Ravens (7:00), the Jaguars continuing issues with Blake Bortles (10:00) . Chris Long's strong social decision (13:05), the Eagles potentially dangerous defense, the Bills chance to crater for the top pick (21:50), Tampa Bay's continued kicking issues(25:00), Brinson's "Madden" simulation (30:00) and then they take a look at some good bets for Coach of the Year odds.

Pete Prisco, Will Brinson and Nick Kostos take a look at the biggest NFL news, including an update on Ezekiel Elliott's suspension and the NFL/NFLPA public battle over the ruling (1:05), Brock Osweiler potentially being "groomed" to start for the Browns (14:33), whether Blake Bortles is battling dead arm (17:46), the Saints injury issues (25:10), Jaylon Smith's return (27:03), Myles Garrett as a historical rookie (28:16), the Raiders being the top Super Bowl bet (30:45) and Pete's trip to Titans camp (32:48), which included seeing some concerns with Marcus Mariota and being amazed by Christian McCaffrey. Then the guys recap Game of Thrones and talk about their recent trip to Las Vegas.

After a long weekend of NFL news, Nick Kostos and Will Brinson break down the Ezekiel Elliott suspension (4:00), Sammy Watkins trade (9:10), discuss whether the Bills could crater (12:05), look into the crystal ball for Roberto Augayo's future (17:49), remind everyone that the Andrew Luck injury is becoming a major problem (28:02) and break down the problem with being sprayed with hard cider at a piano bar late at night. Then they welcome in NFL insider Jason La Canfora to break down his recent bizarre travel issues, find out his surprising thoughts on the 49ers being decent this year and then find out about the story around the Seahawks training camp.

Nick Kostos and Will Brinson take you team by team through the NFC ahead of the NFL season.