Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast with Kyle Long & Mike Renner
CBS Sports, Football, NFL
Pushing the Pile moves the NFL conversation across the line, led by former All Pro offensive lineman Kyle Long and longtime football analyst Mike Renner, as they combine analytics and football passion for 4 episodes a week. It’s like hanging with your buddies and talking ball…If your buddies were 8-year NFL vets and analytics experts who helped develop player evaluation systems that every NFL team uses to this day. Here’s what to expect during the football season…Mondays: Full weekend recapsTuesdays: Power RankingsWednesdays: New, Storylines, Deep Dives & MailbagThursdays: Comprehensive weekend previewAnd a whole lot of listener engagement. Sometimes in football you need just a little more for that first down and on Pushing the Pile we’ll give you that extra effort!
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Apr 5, 2025 • 50min
With the First Pick - 2025 NFL Mock Draft 11.0 | Full 1st Round: Browns Move On From Deshaun Watson + 2 RB Off The Board
In today’s episode, we go through all 32 first-round picks in our latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft. Former NFL GM Ran Carthon joins Ryan Wilson to discuss who they have each team taking as we sit just 22 days away from draft day.(00:00) Intro(00:47) 1. Tennessee Titans(1:13) 2. Cleveland Browns(1:53) 3. New York Giants(2:45) 4. New England Patriots(5:17) 5. Jacksonville Jaguars(7:36) 6. Las Vegas Raiders(10:22) 7. New York Jets(12:40) 8. Carolina Panthers(13:54) 9. New Orleans Saints(15:25) 10. Chicago Bears(17:00) 11. San Francisco 49ers(18:38) 12. Dallas Cowboys(20:14) 13. Miami Dolphins(21:24) 14. Indianapolis Colts(23:43) 15. Atlanta Falcons(25:28) 16. Arizona Cardinals(27:59) 17. Cincinnati Bengals(29:05) 18. Seattle Seahawks(30:53) 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers(31:24) 20. Denver Broncos(32:09) 21. Pittsburgh Steelers(33:26) 22. Los Angeles Chargers(34:36) 23. Green Bay Packers(35:08) 24. Minnesota Vikings(36:12) 25. Houston Texans(38:02) 26. Los Angeles Rams(38:54) 27. Baltimore Ravens(39:35) 28. Detroit Lions(40:39) 29. Washington Commanders(41:09) 30. Buffalo Bills(42:03) 31. Kansas City Chiefs(42:22) 32. Philadelphia EaglesWatch 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
Apr 2, 2025 • 51min
BIGGEST things we learned from the NFL League Meetings: Tush Push, Overtime Changes + more
Rule changes to overtime and kickoffs are just some things that will go into effect for the 2025 NFL Season. Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by CBS Sports senior NFL reporter and insider Jonathan Jones to discuss everything he learned from the NFL League Meetings. 0:00 - Intro3:00 - Should the NFL ban the Tush Push?9:45 - Latest on Aaron Rodgers13:45 - Should the NFL reseed teams for the playoffs?19:00 - Should the NFL expand to 18 games?26:40 - Will Deshaun Watson be the Browns' quarterback next season?30:15 - Explaining the new throwback jersey rule33:20 - Explaining the new kickoff rule38:20 - NFL Draft talkPushing 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, @pushingthepileFor 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
Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 18min
2025 NFL Draft Guide & Mailbag: Where will Shedeur Sanders be picked + Teams That Should Trade
The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner! Mike Renner and Kyle Long are back on a new Pushing the Pile episode to prepare you for the NFL Draft. The guys share their positional power rankings before giving you their boom or bust prospects, sleepers and MORE!0:00 - Intro9:00 - Who is a player that will be drafted higher than general consensus?15:30 - Who is the better QB, Jaxon Dart or Will Howard?19:00 - Which team picking outside the top 10 should trade up27:45 - How to scout safeties 36:50 - Are Loveland and Warren the most complete TE prospects in the last 8-10 years?47:45 - How many OTs will go in the Top 10? 54:35 - Most important traits when scouting a QBPushing 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, @pushingthepileFor 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 31, 2025 • 50min
2025 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings: Scouting LBs from Jihaad Campbell to Kobe King
Which Linebackers from the 2025 NFL Draft class are at the top of our rankings? Join Mike Renner and Chris Trapasso on Pushing the Pile to hear who they have as their top linebackers. Later, Chris also shares his favorite prospects and the prospects he thinks are overrated.0:00 - Intro1:55 - Top 10 LB Prospect Rankings11:30 - How to Scout a LB19:40 - Building the perfect LB 31:00 - Chris' favorite draft prospects39:00 - Chris' overrated prospectsPushing 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 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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