Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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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.

  1. 4H AGO

    NEW 2026 NFL Mock Draft | Full 1st Round Following Free Agency 🏈

    In today’s episode Mike Renner and JP Acosta go through Mike’s latest 2026 NFL mock draft. The guys go through all 32 1st-round picks for the current draft order! (00:00) Intro (2:53) 1. Las Vegas Raiders (3:10)  2. New York Jets (4:57)  3. Arizona Cardinals (9:11)  4. Tennessee Titans  (11:11)  5. New York Giants (13:57)  6. Cleveland Browns (16:22)  7. Washington Commanders (18:20)  8. New Orleans Saints (20:11)  9. Kansas City Chiefs (24:01)  10. Cincinnati Bengals (25:34)  11. Miami Dolphins (28:45)  12. Dallas Cowboys (29:38)  13. Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)  (31:56)  14. Baltimore Ravens (33:44) 15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (35:52)  16. New York Jets (via Colts) (37:59)  17. Detroit Lions (38:17)  18. Minnesota Vikings (40:06) 19. Carolina Panthers (41:50)  20. Dallas Cowboys (via Packers) (43:50) 21. Pittsburgh Steelers (46:13)  22. Los Angeles Chargers (47:37)  23. Philadelphia Eagles (49:56)  24. Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) (51:25)  25. Chicago Bears (53:21)  26. Buffalo Bills & 27. San Francisco 49ers (55:15)  28. Houston Texans (56:45)  29. Kansas City Chiefs (via Rams) (58:05)  30. Denver Broncos (59:16) 31. New England Patriots (1:00:26)  32. Seattle Seahawks 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/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For 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

    1h 9m

  2. 8H AGO

    Jon Rothstein reacts to & picks every game in 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket!

    Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket. 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

    36 min

  3. 5D AGO

    NFL Free Agency Winners & Losers | Ravens Sign Trey Hendrickson, Daniel Jones Gets Paid

    JP Acosta and John Breech break down the fallout of the Ravens signing Trey Hendrickson after backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade. They also give their biggest winners and losers from NFL Free Agency. (00:00) Intro (00:43) Maxx Crosby, Trey Hendrickson (10:13) Indianapolis Colts, Daniel Jones (18:06) Los Angeles Rams (20:32) Washington Commanders (22:47) Jacksonville Jaguars (26:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (30:13) Tua Tagovailoa (34:09) Las Vegas Raiders (36:13) Philadelphia Eagles (39:37) Rasheed Walker 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/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For 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

    49 min

  4. 6D AGO

    NFL Free Agency Day 1 Recap: Instant Reaction | Grading Top Deals | Trades | MUCH MORE 🚨

    Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap day 1 of the NFL Free Agency Negotiating Period. The guys discuss the biggest moves, grade the deals and much more! (00:00) Intro (01:18) Dolphins release Tua Tagovailoa (4:34) Malik Willis to Dolphins (7:38) Tyler Linderbaum to Raiders (10:41) Mike Evans to 49ers (14:41) Alec Pierce re-signing with Colts (18:32) Kenneth Walker III to Chiefs (21:08) Jaelan Phillips to Panthers (23:56) Boye Mafe to Bengals (27:06) Odafe Oweh to Commanders (28:51) Travis Etienne Jr to Saints (31:21) Other notable deals | Jets, Titans & More (37:14) Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa (38:09) Jeremiyah Love landing spots 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/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For 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

    43 min

  5. MAR 4

    NFL Free Agency Matchmaker + Reaction To Chiefs-Rams Trent McDuffie Trade

    Mike Renner and JP Acosta give their favorite free agency fits as we approach the opening of the tampering window next week! The guys also react to the Chiefs sending Trent McDuffie to the Rams! (00:00) Intro (00:30) Trent McDuffie trade (3:33) QB Kyler Murray (6:38) QB Malik Willis (10:26) RB Travis Etienne Jr (14:03) DE Trey Hendrickson (17:36) EDGE Odafe Oweh (20:15) CB Jamel Dean (25:37) LB Nakobe Dean (28:46) LB Leo Chenal (35:37) LB Kaden Elliss (37:26) WR Romeo Doubs 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/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For 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

    49 min

  6. MAR 2

    Biggest Draft RISERS From The Combine + NEW 2026 NFL Mock Draft | Full 1st Round

    Mike Renner and JP Acosta give their biggest Draft risers from the NFL Combine. The guys also put together a brand new mock draft in real time, going through all 32 first-round picks! (00:00) Intro (2:25) QB Draft Risers (9:29) RB Draft Risers (12:45) WR Draft Risers (16:30) TE Draft Risers (21:24) OL Draft Risers (25:41) DT Draft Risers (29:01) DE Draft Risers (32:52) LB Draft Risers (36:16) CB Draft Risers (39:54) S Draft Risers (43:27) Mock Draft Picks 1-16 (1:04:09) Mock Draft Picks 17-32 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/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For 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

    1h 24m

  7. FEB 26

    NFL Combine News & Notes: Anthony Richardson Trade Rumors | QB Carousel | MUCH MORE!

    Mike Renner is joined by CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones in Indianapolis to update the latest storylines around the league (00:00) NFL Combine Update (1:54) Anthony Richardson Trade Rumors (4:57) NFL QB Carousel (13:31) Titans & Jets Trade Breakdown (16:22) Tush Push Here To Stay 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/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For 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

    22 min

  8. FEB 25

    10 NFL Combine Questions That Will Impact The 2026 NFL Draft

    Mike Renner and JP Acosta give the biggest questions they have for the 2026 NFL Combine (00:00) Intro(00:50) Nose Tackle To Watch(5:55) Rueben Bain Jr’s Arms(9:44) Tight End 2 Race(16:27) Makai Lemon Expectations(20:13) Non-Mendoza QBs Throwing(24:55) D’Angelo Ponds Outlook(28:56) Kadyn Proctor Size(33:14) Most Athletic OT(38:00) Jordyn Tyson Medical Evaluation(41:46) Is Jermod McCoy Healthy 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/@pushingthepile Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5 Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @acosta32_jp, @pushingthepile Sign up for the Pick Six Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters For 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

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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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