

Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast
CBS Sports, Football, NFL
Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by football analyst Mike Renner and writer/thinker JP Acosta. Together, the three bring a mix of player perspective, analytics expertise, and sharp cultural insight across 4 episodes a week. It’s like hanging with your buddies and talking ball…if your buddies were 8-year NFL vets, film junkies who helped build evaluation systems used by NFL teams, and one of the most thoughtful young voices breaking down the game today.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 49min
Official 2025 NFL Draft Defensive Line Rankings - A Deep Class With A Generational Talent | PTP
Mike Renner is joined by Pete Prisco to scout every position before the 2025 NFL Draft. This week they're diving deep into DL. They'll rank the options, teach you how to scout the position, and build the perfect prospect. Then they break down Pete's Mock Draft 1.0Intro (0:00) Top 10 DL Prospect Rankings (2:25)How to Scout DL (15:40) Build the Perfect DL Prospect (24:38)Pete Prisco's Mock Draft 1.0 (32:53)Pete's Guys Who Will Surprise (37:20)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/@NFLonCBSDownload and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepileSign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newslettersFor more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2025 • 58min
Filling Every NFC Team's Biggest Remaining Need Through the Draft + Giants Sign Russell Wilson
Mike Renner and Kyle Long discuss Russel Wilson signing with the Giants and the Patriots getting Drake Maye some help with Stefon Diggs, Then, they identify each NFC team's biggest remaining need and try to plug that hole with a draft prospect.Intro (0:00)Russell Wilson to the Giants (2:18)Patriots Sign Stefon Diggs (6:02)NFC North Biggest Needs (13:23)NFC South Biggest Needs (27:10)NFC East Biggest Needs (33:36)NFC West Biggest Needs (44:10)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/@NFLonCBSDownload and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepileSign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newslettersFor more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 14min
Cam Ward Pro Day Recap + Filling Every AFC Team's Biggest Remaining Need Through the Draft
Mike Renner is joined by Bryant McFadden to discuss potential No.1 Overall Pick Cam Ward's Pro Day performance. Then they'll identify each AFC team's biggest remaining need and try to plug that hole with a draft prospect.Intro (0:00)Cam Ward's Pro Day (1:20)AFC North Biggest Needs (15:30)AFC South Biggest Needs (33:35)AFC East Biggest Needs (45:01)AFC West Biggest Needs (54:40)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/@NFLonCBSDownload and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepileSign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newslettersFor more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2025 • 49min
With the First Pick - 2025 NFL Mock Draft 10.0 | Full 1st Round POST Free Agency: Why Giants Won't Pass On Shedeur Sanders
In today’s episode, we go through all 32 first-round picks in our latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft. 2-time Super Bowl Champion Bryant McFadden joins Ryan Wilson to discuss how free agency has impacted who each team selects.(00:00) Intro(1:00) 1. Tennessee Titans(2:08) 2. Cleveland Browns(3:28) 3. New York Giants(5:14) 4. New England Patriots(7:30) 5. Jacksonville Jaguars(9:56) 6. Las Vegas Raiders(11:55) 7. New York Jets(13:47) 8. Carolina Panthers(14:56) 9. New Orleans Saints(17:06) 10. Chicago Bears(18:11) 11. San Francisco 49ers(19:57) 12. Dallas Cowboys(21:27) 13. Miami Dolphins(23:19) 14. Indianapolis Colts(24:17) 15. Atlanta Falcons(26:50) 16. Arizona Cardinals(29:01) 17. Cincinnati Bengals(31:46) 18. Seattle Seahawks(34:04) 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers(34:49) 20. Denver Broncos(35:24) 21. Pittsburgh Steelers(36:35) 22. Los Angeles Chargers(37:07) 23. Green Bay Packers(38:15) 24. Minnesota Vikings(38:40) 25. Houston Texans(39:43) Picks 26-32Watch 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" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast."Follow the With the First Pick team on Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @E_DeBerardinisFollow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbsProduced by: Eric DeBerardinisFor more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcast To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 12min
Grading Every NFC Team's Free Agency
Mike Renner and Kyle Long give out grades for every NFC team after the first round of free agency. Which teams aced free agency, and which teams failed the assignment?Intro (0:00)NFC North Grades (1:00)NFC South Grades (19:54)NFC East Grades (37:03)NFC West Grades (50:07)Superlatives (59:54) 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/@NFLonCBSDownload and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepileSign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newslettersFor more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 19min
🏀✏️NCAA Tournament preview/mega-pod spectacular: Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every March Madness game and reveal their brackets!
Sign up for our Bracket Challenge Ladies and Gentlemen. We made it. The all-encompassing NCAA Tournament preview that will take you from Dayton all the way to San Antonio. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander guide you through all 67 games and gives you an idea of the team that can win it all!07:00 - South Region Breakdown14:40 - Stay Or Hit Presented by Chumba Casino19:00 - West Region Breakdown
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Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 17min
Grading Every AFC Team's Free Agency
Mike Renner is joined by Bryant McFadden to give out grades for every AFC team after the first round of free agency. Which teams got steals and which teams overpaid?Intro (0:00)AFC North Grades (:38)AFC South Grades (19:49)AFC East Grades (34:53)AFC West Grades (49:33)Superlatives (1:04:17)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/@NFLonCBSDownload and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepileSign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newslettersFor more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2025 • 49min
Bengals BREAK THE BANK for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins + Official 2025 NFL Draft OL Rankings
Mike Renner is joined by Kyle Long to discuss the Bengals breaking the bank to return Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Then they'll talk about Derek Stingely Jr. resetting the CB market. Finally they'll continue their quest to scout every position before the 2025 NFL Draft. This week they're diving deep into the OL. They'll rank the options, teach you how to scout the position, and build the perfect prospect.Intro (0:00)Bengals Re-Sign Chase and Higgins (3:52)Texans Make Derek Stingley Jr. Highest Paid CB (10:46)Top 10 OL Prospect Rankings (13:55)How to Scout OL (26:39)Build the Perfect OL Prospect (35:58)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/@NFLonCBSDownload and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepileSign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newslettersFor more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 2025 • 53min
Week 1 Free Agency Recap: Joey Bosa joins the Bills, Justin Reid is a Saint + More
Mike and Kyle break down the first week of Free Agency as options begin to dwindle. Who's the "Best of What's Left" and where will they land? Then they end with some storylines to follow as the offseason continues.Intro (0:00)Big Free Agency Signings (2:50)Best of What's Left (28:20)Browns Eyeing Kirk Cousins (39:07)Eagles have Signed 0 Free Agents (41:38)Compensatory Picks Announced (44:09)Chiefs Restructure Mahomes, Jones (46:58)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/@NFLonCBSDownload and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepileSign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newslettersFor more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2025 • 54min
Free Agency Day 2 Recap: Jevon Holland Becomes a Giant, Eagles Make Trades + More
Mike and Kyle break down all the agreements of the first 24 hours of the NFL's Legal Tampering Period. Which big players are on the move and which teams will splash the cash to entice them?Intro (0:00)Grading Top 25 Free Agent Deals (2:30)Grading the Rest of the Free Agent Deals (16:17)Trades (25:00)Re-Signings (35:15) Best Signings So Far (43:57)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/@NFLonCBSDownload and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepileSign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newslettersFor more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.You can listen to Pushing the Pile on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Pushing the Pile podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices


