NFL writer Pete Prisco and former NFL defensive tackle Leger Douzable join Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman to break down the top tight ends and offensive linemen in the 2023 NFL Draft. How high should Florida OL O’Cyrus Torrence go? Did the lack of offense at Iowa create a sleeper in TE Sam LaPorta? What current tight end does Michael Mayer remind us of? And more! (0:00) Intro (3:00) No. 5 OL Darnell Wright (9:35) No. 4 OL Broderick Jones (14:22) No. 3 OL O’Cyrus Torrence (21:20) No. 2 OL Peter Sk...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Ryan Wilson & Rick Spielman talk to former NFL Athletic Trainer Eric Sugarman about the draft process and more! (6:55) Concussion protocol (15:53) Tua's Head Injury (20:28) TO Rehab for Super Bowl (24:25) Mental Health (32:44) Adrian Peterson Rehab Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix '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 ...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman react to Anthony Richardson's Pro Day. (0:26) Anthony Richardson (11:13) Will Levis (12:59) O'Cyrus Torrence (15:11) Gervon Dexter Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix '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...
Mar 30, 2023•23 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Josh Edwards gather to break down the 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver class. The guys talk sleepers, their top 5 wideouts and best WRs over the past 6 classes. (3:45) WR sleepers (17:30) Jalin Hyatt (27:00) Zay Flowers (31:30) Jordan Addison (37:00) Quentin Johnston (46:00) Jaxon Smith-Njigba (50:30) Historical WR prospects Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Au...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman discuss their top Pro Day takeaways from visits to Ohio State, Alabama and Kentucky last week. But first, the guys react to Lamar Jackson's trade request from the Ravens and what potential draft trade compensation could look like. Next, they take the listener behind the scenes at Pro Days while evaluating the top quarterbacks and how they stack up against each other. Finally, Pop/Drop aka Stock Up/Stock Down for all the prospects Wilson and Spielman saw last week. W...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are together in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to react to Alabama's Pro Day featuring one of the top QB prospects, Bryce Young. Ryan and Rick break down what they saw from the top QB prospect + takeaways of Jahmyr Gibbs, Brian Branch, Tyler Steen, Eli Ricks and more! (0:26) Bryce Young (8:00) Jahmyr Gibbs (13:28) Brian Branch (14:54) Tyler Steen (18:00) Eli Ricks Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick...
Mar 23, 2023•23 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are together in Columbus, Ohio, to react to Ohio State's Pro Day featuring the favorite to go #1 overall, CJ Stroud. Ryan and Rick break down what they saw from the top QB prospect + takeaways of Dawand Jones, Paris Johnson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and more! (1:15) CJ Stroud reaction (8:50) Dawand Jones (14:00) Paris Johnson Jr. (17:45) Jaxon Smith-Njigba Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is...
Mar 22, 2023•28 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman break down all 31 picks in Ryan's most recent 2023 NFL Mock Draft. (3:00) What is Aaron Rodgers worth? (5:30) #1 Panthers (9:15) #2 Texans (11:00) #3 Cardinals (12:15) #4 Colts (14:30) #5 Seahawks (16:30) #6 Raiders (19:45) #7 Lions (20:30) #8 Falcons (22:00) #9 Bears (25:15) #10 Eagles (28:15) #11 Titans (30:30) #12 Texans (34:00) #13 Jets (36:00) #14 Patriots (39:00) #15 Packers (42:30) Commanders-Steelers-Ravens (45:30) Bucs-Seahawks-Jaguars (48:30) Lions-Vikings...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman gather for Mock Draft 5.0 on With the First Pick. The guys first give an update on Jalen Carter (2:30) before diving into how free agency moves impacted potential draft decisions for the Seahawks (8:30), Lions (13:45), Raiders (18:00), Eagles (22:30), Commanders (32:30) and Giants (37:00). Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcas...
Mar 16, 2023•51 min
Join our Bracket Challenge: cbssports.com/picksix Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and special guest Emory Hunt gather to break down the 2023 NFL Draft running back class. But first, before they evaluate the RBs, the guys address Aaron Rodgers' recent comments (2:30) and Jalen Carter's lackluster Pro Day performance (6:30). Next, Ryan, Rick and Emory dish out their RB sleepers (12:00) before diving into their consensus top 5 backs in the class (21:00). Is there any competition for Bijan Robinson at th...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Join our Bracket Challenge: cbssports.com/picksix Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman cover all things NFL Draft starting with a follow up to the Bears & Panthers trade for the #1 overall pick on Friday. Could Carolina still trade back and why does CJ Stroud make more sense for the organization if they stay put? Next, Rick explains the Jalen Ramsey trade to anyone that is confused about the details. Then, the guys analyze the role free agency plays in the draft and if Jimmy Garoppolo signing with ...
Mar 13, 2023•58 min
Join our Bracket Challenge: cbssports.com/picksix Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman offer their immediate reaction to a MASSIVE draft trade which had the Bears trading out of the #1 pick and the Panthers jumping up to take the quarterback of their preference? Will it be Bryce Young, CJ Stroud or another elite QB prospect? Plus, all the other ripple effects of the deal. Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for fr...
Mar 10, 2023•32 min
Join our Bracket Challenge: cbssports.com/picksix Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Josh Edwards go over Josh's latest post-combine Mock Draft. (2:30) Bears trade back (11:30) Rest of top 10 (39:30) Picks we agree/disagree on Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix '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 ...
Mar 09, 2023•59 min
Join our Bracket Challenge: cbssports.com/picksix Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Brady Quinn break down the Top 5 quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft and much more on this jam-packed episode of With the First Pick. First, Brady describes why he decided to bench press at his Pro Day and the craziest questions he received from NFL GMs during the pre-draft process. Next, the trio breaks down their favorite sleeper quarterbacks in the 2023 class before hitting their top 5 QBs. Listen to the guys brea...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman give out winners & losers for the 2023 NFL Combine. The guys issue an update to their $1 bets (3:30), analyze silly interview questions in Indy (7:15) and evaluate QB performances (10:00) before jumping into Stock Up (20:00) and Stock Down (48:30). Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman bring you their final show together from Indianapolis as they wrap the week with winners & losers from the defensive backs that worked out on Friday. Then, Danny Kanell joins the guys to preview the quarterback prospects that will showcase their skills over the weekend. Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sti...
Mar 04, 2023•36 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman link up for another NFL Combine recap, focusing on winners & losers from Thursday as the DLs & LBs were measured and worked out. Then, Josh Pate joins the guys to discuss the journey players go through from recruit to prospect and he even dishes out his own version of 'Just Good Football Players'. Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as...
Mar 03, 2023•32 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are back for another episode from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The guys bring in Pete Prisco to start the show as the crew reacts to Jalen Carter legal situation that developed on Wednesday morning. Rick provides insight as a former GM on what the news may mean for Carter's draft stock. Next, they discuss their bold predictions for this week in Indy. As Prisco leaves, Emory Hunt joins the mix for commentary on small school sleepers. Watch With the First Pick on ...
Mar 02, 2023•31 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman bring on a first-time guest Pete Prisco to break down the burning questions of the NFL Combine. But before Pete joins the pod, Rick and Ryan discuss what actually happens for GMs at the combine including approach to interviews, how drills should be weighed, the use of analytics with testing and more. Next, Prisco hops on to discuss the quarterback class including Bryce Young's size, Anthony Richardson's hype, Will Levis' senior season and more. Join the guys all wee...
Mar 01, 2023•34 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Josh Edwards conduct a full 1st-round Mock Draft. (3:30) Colts (8:45) Texans (11:30) Cardinals (13:00) Bears (16:30) Seahawks (19:00) Lions (21:30) Raiders (26:00) Falcons (27:30) Panthers (30:00) Eagles (31:30) Titans (32:30) Texans (33:15) Jets (35:30) Patriots (36:45) Packers (38:30) Commanders (39:30) Steelers (40:30) Lions (42:00) Bucs (43:45) Seahawks (44:30) Chargers (46:30) Ravens (48:45) Vikings (50:00) Jaguars (51:30) Giants (53:30) Cowboys (55:00) Bills ...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In the latest episode of With the First Pick, Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman unveil their Just Good Football Players 2.0 (3:00) and answer questions from a listener mailbag (25:15). How do GMs factor in character concerns into their decision making? Do the guys prefer CJ Stroud or Will Levis? Who is the best RT in the draft? Should the Bears consider moving on from Justin Fields to draft Bryce Young? All that and more on this ep! Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://...
Feb 20, 2023•59 min
Rick Spielman details what he likes and what he dislikes about Ryan Wilson's latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft. (3:15) Bryce Young mocked to Texans (10:30) Paris Johnson mocked to Titans (18:00) Christian Gonzalez mocked to Bucs (22:45) Jordan Addison mocked to Eagles (30:30) Lukas Van Ness mocked to Packers (37:00) Bijan Robinson mocked to Ravens (43:15) Teams with 2 1st-round picks Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is avai...
Feb 16, 2023•52 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman discuss how rookies made an impact in the Super Bowl, their main takeaways from combine invites while dishing out more prospect to pro comps and Just Good Football Players. (2:45) Rookie class (15:30) NFL Combine invite list (33:30) Rick's Picks (39:15) Offensive comps Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher...
Feb 14, 2023•53 min
CJ Stroud joins Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman to discuss his path to the 2023 NFL Draft. Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix '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 the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" o...
Feb 10, 2023•9 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are together in Phoenix, Arizona, the site of Super Bowl 57! The guys discuss how the Eagles and Chiefs were built through the draft including Philadelphia's aggressiveness to pull off a draft day trade for AJ Brown and selecting Jalen Hurts in the 2nd round plus Kansas City nailing the Patrick Mahomes pick as well as several 2nd round steals. Next, Rick & Ryan make pro comparisons for elite QB prospects Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson and CJ Stroud. ...
Feb 07, 2023•48 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are together (like as in the same hotel room) in Mobile, Alabama for this Senior Bowl practice recap. But before they dive into some of the top seniors in the country, they discuss news impacting the NFL Draft. How does Tom Brady's retirement impact the Bucs draft plans? What does DeMeco Ryans hire mean for the Texans? Is a 1st-round pick too much to give up for a head coach? Next, Rick & Ryan break down what you need to know from the Senior Bowl including notab...
Feb 03, 2023•58 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are back to talk draft! First, the guys discuss if Dallas should be searching for a new quarterback after Dak Prescott's underwhelming peformance vs. the 49ers on Sunday (1:30). Then, they cover teams that could think about trading up for a QB in the draft with the Texans as an obvious choice and the Raiders as a more controversial option (7:00). Next, Spielman dishes on what actually happens at the Senior Bowl (18:15) and some of his more memorable interviews. Our ...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman, Chris Trapasso and Josh Edwards present Mock Draft 1.0. (2:00) 1. Bears (6:20) 2. Texans (7:30) 3. Cardinals (8:30) 4. Colts (12:20) 5. Seahawks (13:30) 6. Lions (14:00) 7. Raiders (16:30) 8. Falcons (16:45) 9. Panthers (18:30) 10. Eagles (18:45) 11. Titans (20:00) 12. Texans (20:45) 13. Jets (24:30) 14. Patriots (25:45) 15. Packers (27:30) 16. Commanders (28:45) 17. Steelers (31:00) 18. Lions (33:30) 19. Buccaneers (35:30) 20. Seahawks (39:00) 21. Jaguars (40:20) 22....
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min
The top of the 2023 NFL Draft order is set and Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are here to break down the major shift as the Bears eclipsed the Texans for #1 overall (3:30). What does it mean for both organizations and trade opportunities? Ryan and Rick also discuss draft options for the Panthers, Jets, Cardinals, Colts and Broncos before discussing former #1 high school player Bryan Bresee (34:45) and his draft status. Rick's Picks features memories of drafting Teddy Bridgewater (41:15)! Watch Wi...
Jan 09, 2023•58 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman ring in the new year with a new episode of With the First Pick focusing on the latest NFL Draft news along with bowl game reactions, prospects that are simply good football players and Rick's memories of drafting 6-time Pro Bowler Harrison Smith. Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Cast...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 28 min
