Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman examine quarterbacks that are ready to make "the leap" in 2023. (8:30) 2nd-year leaps (30:15) Getting to another level (46:15) Count these guys out (55:00) New life? 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 Firs...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman reveal the players they think are facing make-or-break seasons in 2023. 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 the latest episode of the With the Firs...
Jun 22, 2023•59 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman react to Pete Prisco's top 100 NFL players list through the lens of the NFL Draft. Check out Pete's list here: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/top-100-nfl-players-of-2023-patrick-mahomes-no-1-as-qbs-go-1-2-3-chiefs-teammate-joins-mvp-in-top-10/ (5:45) Rick's draft picks in Top 100 (23:00) Biggest snubs (36:30) 2nd-year players (49:00) 2023 rookies Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' ...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman catch up on more minicamp action! Rick was at Bucs minicamp this week and gives his full report including his thoughts on Baker Mayfield. Next, the guys cover what's going on with Stefon Diggs and Saquon Barkley before reacting to news around rookie QBs. Finally, what's the deal with the Supplemental Draft? (3:30) Dad joke of the day (7:30) Bucs report (27:00) Stefon Diggs (34:30) Saquon holdout (43:30) Rookie QBs (56:00) Supplemental Draft Watch With the First Pick...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman share updates around rookies at NFL mandatory minicamps. (10:30) Minicamp overview (14:30) Dolphins minicamp (28:00) Dalvin Cook to be released (37:30) Seahawks (42:30) Lions (48:00) Switching positions 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 podc...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman take a look back at the 2020 NFL Draft. (10:15) Memories of COVID draft (15:00) Revisiting Ryan's 2020 Mock (20:00) 2020 Re-draft Top 10 (28:00) 2020 Draft class facts (34:00) Vikings look back 3 years later (44:45) Best classes - 3 years later (53:30) Worst classes - 3 years later 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, ...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman break down their top lessons learned from 2023 NFL Draft. (12:00) Hybrid offensive players (33:00) QB hype (41:00) Importance of interviews (50:30) Brock Purdy Effect (1:01:30) Texans approach 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 ...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman answer questions from the With the First Pick mailbag! 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 the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" o...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman dish out impact rookie classes for the 2023 NFL season. (3:00) Look back at 2022 (19:00) Lions (26:15) Panthers (32:30) Seahawks (44:45) Steelers (50:15) Rams (55:00) Falcons 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...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman take a look at their favorite impact rookies for 2023. 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 the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" o...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman dish out draft grades for the AFC West and NFC West. (3:00) Raiders (12:15) Chargers (18:30) Chiefs (22:30) Broncos (28:00) Seahawks (35:00) Cardinals (43:30) Rams (50:15) 49ers 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 W...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman dish out draft grades for the AFC North and NFC North. (3:30) Steelers (13:15) Ravens (21:00) Bengals (25:15) Browns (32:30) Lions (44:00) Bears (50:00) Packers (56:15) Vikings 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 Wi...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Pete Prisco hand out draft grades for every team in the AFC South and NFC South. (10:30) Texans (21:00) Colts (28:00) Titans (36:30) Jaguars (50:15) Panthers (54:15) Falcons (59:00) Bucs (1:02:45) Saints 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 po...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Leger Douzable hand out draft grades for every team in the AFC East and NFC East. (3:00) Being undrafted (17:00) Jets (30:45) Patriots (36:45) Bills (43:30) Dolphins (49:00) Eagles (54:30) Commanders (1:00:30) Giants (1:04:30) Cowboys 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...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are joined by Tom Fornelli (of Cover 3 podcast fame) to have a way-too-early chat about the 2024 NFL Draft. But first, the guys take a look back at Ryan's 2023 Mock that he conducted this time last year (5:00) and lessons learned from this year's actual draft (20:15). Next, they dive into Ryan's 2024 Mock highlighted by the Cardinals with the top 2 picks (31:30). Ryan, Rick and Tom discuss Caleb Williams and the QB class as well as non QB names to know! Watch With t...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman continue to recap the 2023 NFL Draft. But first, they take a quick peek at the 2024 draft as Ryan highlights the team that could have the top 2 picks next year (4:00). The guys also analyze some UDFAs (13:00) before detailing their favorite draft classes (18:00) and not-so-favorite draft classes (44:30) 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 ...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Emory Hunt react to Day 3 of the NFL Draft and then discuss the best pick and biggest steal for all 32 teams. (0:30) Day 3 QBs (3:00) Eagles (5:00) Commanders (6:45) Giants (9:25) Cowboys (11:45) Bears (14:30) Lions (17:30) Packers (20:45) Vikings (22:30) Panthers (26:30) Falcons (34:00) Seahawks (36:30) Cardinals (40:00) 49ers (42:00) Rams (45:45) Jets (47:30) Patriots (49:30) Bills (52:30) Dolphins (54:00) Steelers (55:45) Ravens (59:00) Bengals (1:01:00) Browns ...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are together at the CBS Sports HQ studios in Stamford, Connecticut, to talk Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. First, they provide another update on $1 bets (0:30) before diving into winners (2:30) and losers (15:00). Ryan and Rick also highlight notable picks (23:00) and the best prospects available entering Day 3 (31:00). 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 Auda...
Apr 29, 2023•43 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman react to the 1st round of the 2023 NFL Draft. (1:00) Overall takeaways (2:00) $1 Bets Update (5:00) Winners (35:30) Losers (54:00) Best Players Available 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 yo...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In our final episode before the 2023 NFL Draft, Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman answer questions from our live chat on NFL on CBS YouTube and from the With the First Pick social accounts @nfldraftoncbs. Rick shares his old routine on draft days and the guys share the latest from their $1 bets before diving into questions. 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 P...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman discuss news & rumors with the 2023 NFL Draft and then assign their favorite prospects and sleepers in this class. First, the guys dissect why Will Levis' odds to go #1 shot up on Tuesday morning. Then, they break down Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, the compensation in the deal and how swapping 13 and 15 could impact each team in the 1st round. Next, Ryan and Rick share their "finest young men" and "finest young sleepers" in the draft. (0:00) Intro (5:00) Will Levis...
Apr 25, 2023•58 min
Ryan Wilson is joined by presumptive #1 overall pick Bryce Young to discuss his journey to the draft. First, Young highlights his Pro Day performance before sharing some insights on his college coach Nick Saban. The Alabama product discusses his relationship with Mac Jones and offers his reaction to pro comparisons he has been receiving. Bryce also talks about his relationship with CJ Stroud, the food in Charlotte and his partnership with Body Armor. Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS Y...
Apr 25, 2023•16 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Josh Edwards conduct their final Mock Draft before the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday. (6:00) Picks 1-8 (24:00) Picks 9-20 (49:00) Picks 21-31 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 speak...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are joined by Emory Hunt to break down his latest Mock Draft. Now this mock isn't what Emory expects to happen, but rather what he would do if he were the GM of each team with a 1st-round pick. 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...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Bryant McFadden run through their CB and safety rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. (8:15) CB sleepers (15:00) Kelee Ringo breakdown (21:00) CB rankings (48:30) Safety sleepers (51:00) Safety rankings 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...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman examine the Big Board fro the 2023 NFL Draft. (2:30) Clusters Explanation (7:00) Tier 1 (17:30) Tier 2 (21:45) Tier 3 (31:00) Tier 4 (35:45) Tier 5 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 sma...
Apr 17, 2023•51 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman approach a Mock Draft through a different lens, evaluating if each team in the 1st round should stay put, trade up or trade back. 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! Simpl...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr
Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Leger Douzable rank the best EDGE/DL/LB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. (4:45) EDGE Sleepers (13:00) Top 5 EDGE rushers (36:30) DL Sleepers (38:20) Top 5 DLs (58:00 )Top 5 LBs 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 W...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman analyze the betting market for the 2023 NFL Draft. (0:00) Intro (7:30) #1 Pick odds (19:00) How many QBs in 1st round? (25:30) 1st defensive player drafted (30:00) 1st CB drafted (36:00) 1st WR drafted (42:00) WRs in 1st round (45:00) RBs in 1st round (50:30) 1st drafted TE (55:00) OL props 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 P...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The NFL Draft is 21 days away, and the gang is here to bring you their latest mock draft! NFL Draft Writer Josh Edwards joins Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman to break down all 31 selections, including a surprise team selecting Florida's QB Anthony Richardson, Texas RB Bijan Robinson, and more! (0:00) Intro (2:45) Picks 1-2: CJ Stroud, Bryce Young (5:50) Pick 3: Will Anderson Jr. (7:50) Pick 4: Will Levis (10:23) Pick 5: Tyree Wilson (12:57) Pick 6: Anthony Richardson (15:12) Pick 7-8: Paris Johnso...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min
