Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the WRs they rank 1-5 right now for the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa,...
Jul 08, 2025•49 min
Ryan Wilson is joined by Lions star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson. The pro bowler discusses his recovery process after suffering a season-ending leg injury last year. They also look back at the 2022 NFL Draft process, discuss the turnaround in Detroit, and much more! Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox an...
Jul 07, 2025•15 min
Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon continue their Summer Scouting series looking at the QBs they rank 1-5 right now for the 2026 NFL Draft. (00:00) Intro (2:50) 5. Cade Klubnik (Clemson) (9:32) 4. Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) (19:00) 3. Drew Allar (Penn State) (28:12) 2. Arch Manning (Texas) (36:47) 1. Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as...
Jul 01, 2025•49 min
Ryan Wilson and former NFL GM Ran Carthon begin their Summer Scouting series looking at the QBs they rank 6-10 right now for the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, p...
Jun 30, 2025•49 min
Ryan Wilson is joined by, 2x Super Bowl Champ with the Steelers, Bryant McFadden to react to the trade between the Steelers and Dolphins. Expectations for the Steelers this season and thoughts on giving up Minkah Fitzpatrick in the deal. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to...
Jun 30, 2025•19 min
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Jun 29, 2025•52 sec
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL DT Leger Douzable to redo the 2022 NFL Draft. The guys go pick-by-pick through the first round as if the draft happened today with current NFL rosters. Who would the Jaguars take number 1? How high will Brock Purdy go? All that and much more! Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitc...
Jun 24, 2025•49 min
In today’s episode, NFL Agent Drew Rosenhaus joins to give a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like representing some of the biggest names around the league. What has he learned since beginning his journey as a 22-year old, what are the craziest stories he has, and much more! (00:00) Intro (3:01) Michael Irvin’s Impact On Career (5:18) Starting his career at 22 (8:26) Why he became an agent (11:29) Strongest Abilities as an agent (13:33) Biggest Misconception (16:35) On the phone with NFL clie...
Jun 23, 2025•53 min
On today’s episode, Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL Defensive Tackle Leger Douzable to break down Pete Prisco’s Top 100 NFL Player list. Who is too high? Who are the biggest snubs? We’ll discuss that and much more! (00:00) Intro (2:12) Breaking Down The Top 10 (7:31) Biggest Surprises (10:48) 2024 Draft Class On List (21:10) Rookies Who Can Make List Next Year (33:18) Biggest Snubs (38:37) Bold predictions from subscribers Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://...
Jun 17, 2025•49 min
In today’s episode, 49ers GM John Lynch joins to discuss why now was the right time for Brock Purdy’s new deal. He also details his strong relationship with Kyle Shanahan, the team’s success with late-round draft picks, and much more! (00:00) Intro (2:22) Decision to hire Ran Carthon (3:55) Relationship with Kyle Shanahan (7:36) Working through disagreements (10:06) Success with late-round draft picks (13:59) Brock Purdy’s new deal (17:16) Remembering Reggie Cobb (19:19) Most memorable play in p...
Jun 16, 2025•28 min
In today’s episode, Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah joins to discuss his journey from commodity trader to NFL General Manager. We’ll also hear about his new extension with Minnesota, his relationship with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and much more! Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you li...
Jun 12, 2025•39 min
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon dive into the biggest storylines as minicamps begin around the league! (00:00) Intro (1:50) Aaron Rodgers at Steelers Minicamp (6:04) T.J. Watt Not At Minicamp (9:18) Anthony Richardson Shoulder Injury (13:08) What’s Next For Kirk Cousins? (18:10) Landing Spots For Jaire Alexander (22:54) Landing Spots For Jalen Ramsey (26:11) James Cook At Bills Minicamp (31:35) Nick Chubb Signs With Texans (35:37) Answering Your Questions Watch With...
Jun 10, 2025•49 min
Welcome to Carthon’s Corner on With The First Pick! Where former NFL GM Ran Carthon and CBS Sports NFL Draft Expert Ryan Wilson are joined by personnel around the league ahead of the 2025-26 season! In today’s episode, the guys are joined by Rams GM Les Snead. Hear his path to becoming Rams GM, what stood out the most over the course of his NFL career, and an “on the clock” drill of rapid-fire questions to learn more about the L.A. general manager. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS You...
Jun 09, 2025•48 min
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson is joined by former NFL GM Ran Carthon to go through Ryan’s first official Mock Draft for the 2026 NFL Draft! Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play...
Jun 06, 2025•49 min
Welcome to Carthon’s Corner on With The First Pick! Where former NFL GM Ran Carthon and CBS Sports NFL Draft Expert Ryan Wilson are joined by personnel around the league ahead of the 2025-26 season! In today’s episode, the guys are joined by Browns GM Andrew Berry and Jaguars GM James Gladstone for a unique interview. Learn the story behind how the shocking 2025 NFL Draft trade came together, their thoughts on being the league’s youngest GMs, and much more! Watch With the First Pick on the NFL o...
Jun 05, 2025•47 min
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon break down every AFC team’s depth chart and discuss what stands out most in each division. What is the Bills’ biggest weakness, is the Browns’ roster better than people think, and what will the Steelers end up doing at QB? All that and more! Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, ...
May 29, 2025•49 min
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon break down every NFC team’s depth chart and discuss what stands out most in each division as we sit exactly 100 days from the start of the NFL season! Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen...
May 27, 2025•49 min
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon go through each NFC Division and discuss which rookies can make an immediate impact this season! The guys also discuss the top QB storylines they are watching at OTAs and Ran looks back at his time with the Colts under Jim Irsay. (00:00) Intro (2:00) NFC North (10:24) NFC South (19:34) NFC East (28:23) NFC West (37:43) QB Storylines Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With th...
May 22, 2025•49 min
In today’s episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon go through each AFC Division and discuss which rookies can make an immediate impact this season! The guys also discuss which NFL players they would like to see play flag football in the Olympics. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and whereve...
May 20, 2025•49 min
In today's episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon give their biggest question marks for each team in two more NFC Divisions. Will we finally see a repeat winner in the East and who will come out on top in the West? Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. ...
May 15, 2025•49 min
In today's episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon give their biggest question marks for each team in the NFC North and South. Is Tyler Shough QB1 in New Orleans, can JJ McCarthy lead the Vikings to the playoffs, and much more! Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen t...
May 13, 2025•49 min
In today's episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon give their biggest question marks for every team in the AFC East and West. Ran also gives his front office perspective on the George Pickens trade to Dallas. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can...
May 08, 2025•48 min
In today's episode, Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon give their biggest question marks for every team in the AFC North and South. From rookie storylines to Aaron Rodgers watch, the guys discuss what they will be watching for all 8 teams this season! Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherev...
May 06, 2025•49 min
It’s never too early to look ahead to next year’s draft! Our guys are teaming up for an EARLY 2026 NFL Mock Draft! Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon are joined by Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli for a With The First Pick & Cover 3 Podcast crossover. Will Arch Manning be for QB1 if he declares? And what will teams with multiple picks do in Round 1? We go through all 32 1st-round picks! (00:00) Intro (7:22) Will Arch Manning Declare? (8:30) 1. New Orleans Saints (10:43) 2. New York Gia...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Today, we're stacking every draft class from worst to first. We start at the bottom, where a few front offices clearly missed the mark, and work our way up through some c onfusing hauls. As we climb the list, things get a little more interesting — teams that didn’t crush it, but might’ve found a sleeper or two if things break their way. Around the halfway mark, we start seeing real upside: smart swings, strong fits, and the kind of draft classes that could quietly set up a playoff push. Then it’...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Mike Renner is joined by Leger Douzable and Bryant McFadden to explain which picks had them pumping their fists and which picks had them scratching their heads for each team. Intro (0:00) First 5 Teams (6:22) Teams 6-16 (32:45) Teams 17-32 (53:04) Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: h...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Ryan Wilson and Mike Renner break down Day 3 of the NFL Draft and then recap their favorite and least favorite classes. (1:00) Shedeur Sanders (13:30) Best Day 3 picks (25:00) Titans class (29:00) Bills class (34:30) Cardinals class (37:30) Falcons class (41:00) 49ers class (45:00) Bengals class (49:00) Vikings class (52:30) Lions class (54:00) Jets class (57:00) Steelers class Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Ryan Wilson and Ran Carthon break down Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft including the continued wait for Shedeur Sanders. The guys also discuss their biggest winners and losers before looking ahead to Day 3. (1:30) Shedeur Sanders reaction (17:30) Bears winners (21:00) Patriots winners (25:30) Texans winners (31:00) Cowboys winners (34:30) Seahawks winners (39:30) Bengals losers (46:30) Steelers losers (49:00) Saints losers (53:00) Best Players Available Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS Yo...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Mike Renner is joined by Emory Hunt to give a full 2025 NFL Draft Round 2 Mock before the picks start flying. Then Mike and Emory will give you their deep draft sleepers who will become diamonds in the rough. Intro (0:00) 2nd Round Mock Picks 33-42 (:53) 2nd Round Mock Picks 43-53 (12:17) Biggest Surprises 54-64 (22:32) Day 3 Players to Watch (31:17) Sleepers (36:21) Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcas...
Apr 25, 2025•51 min
Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon react to the 1st round of the 2025 NFL Draft! Winners/Losers, best picks, team grades, and top players still available after Day 1. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart s...
Apr 25, 2025•56 min
