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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.

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Film Review: Young QB Development, Mid-Season MVP Race & the Unwritten Rules of Football + Mailbag 30.10.2024 1:07:24

Mike Renner and Kyle Long welcome Leger Douzable to grind the tape on some of the most interesting stories of the week. Then, they open up the mailbag and answer YOUR questions. Intro (0:00) Ravens Trade for Diontae Johnson (0:45) Vikings Trade for Cam Robinson (8:12) Young QB Development (11:10) Mid-Season MVP Race (27:15) Unwritten Rules of Football (37:27) Mailbag (50:04) Visit the betting aren...

Week 9 Power Rankings: Browns, Rams, Broncos move up, Bears, Seahawks, and Titans drop w/Pete Prisco 29.10.2024 53:47

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by the Power Rankings Professional Pete Prisco to break down Pete's Week 9 Power Rankings. Then they debate NFL Week Nine's great questions before finally building the perfect RB. Intro (0:00) MNF Recap Giants-Steelers (0:53) Power Rankings - Too High (14:56) Power Rankings - Too Low (18:59) Power Rankings - Just Right (25:32) The Great Debate (31:49) Build the...

NFL Week 8 Recap & Grades: Bears-Commanders Hail Mary, Browns stun Ravens, Jets flounder & More 28.10.2024 1:23:42

Mike Renner and Kyle Long break down all of the weekend's NFL action and see what they've learned from watching the games. Intro: (0:00) Anthony Richardson takes himself out (1:22) Bears @ Commanders (8:06) Ravens @ Browns (20:54) Packers @ Jaguars (27:24) Cowboys @ 49ers (34:19) Colts @ Texans (39:34) Chiefs @ Raiders (44:19) Jets @ Patriots (46:54) Falcons @ Buccaneers (50:30) Cardinals @ Dolphi...

Week 8 NFL Preview: Cowboys-49ers clash, Tua Tagovailoa returns vs Kyler Murray + NFC South Showdown 24.10.2024 1:11:27

Mike Renner and Kyle Long sit down to preview every game from Week 8 of the NFL season. Intro (0:00) Bryce Young to Start (1:09) Tua Tagovailoa Returns (2:58) Jameson Williams Suspended (7:34) Week 7 Lock Review (11:35) Vikings @ Rams (12:25) Cardinals @ Dolphins (15:55) Jets @ Patriots (18:08) Eagles @ Bengals (23:04) Packers @ Jaguars (27:39) Falcons @ Buccaneers (32:37) Ravens @ Browns (35:47)...

Film Review: Is Russell Wilson BACK? Ideal Trade Deadline Deals, Comeback Player of the Year + More 23.10.2024 1:03:23

Mike Renner and Kyle Long welcome Leger Douzable to grind the tape on some of the most interesting stories of the week. Then, they open up the mailbag and answer YOUR questions. Intro (0:00) Father-Son NFL Duos (0:43) Chiefs Trade for DeAndre Hopkins (3:25) Hypothetical Trades (11:32) Is Russell Wilson BACK? (18:25) Comeback Player of the Year (28:07) Mailbag (34:42) Visit the betting arena on CBS...

Week 8 Power Rankings: Eagles, Seahawks and Cardinals rise, Falcons & Chargers tumble w/Pete Prisco 22.10.2024 49:34

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by the Power Rankings Professional Pete Prisco to break down Pete's Week 8 Power Rankings. Then they debate NFL Week Eight's great questions before finally building the perfect QB. Intro (0:00) MNF Recap Ravens-Buccaneers (1:10) MNF Recap Chargers-Cardinals (7:53) Power Rankings - Too High (19:53) Power Rankings - Too Low (23:38) Power Rankings - Just Right (25...

NFL Week 7 Recap & Grades: Steelers pound new-look Jets, Chiefs Own 49ers, Lions nip Vikings & More 21.10.2024 1:32:54

Mike Renner and Kyle Long break down all of the weekend's NFL action and see what they've learned from watching the games. Intro (0:00) QB Carousel (2:25) Jets @ Steelers (10:59) Texans @ Packers (18:08) Lions @ Vikings (27:09) Chiefs @ 49ers (38:06) Bengals @ Browns (47:11) Raiders @ Rams (51:40) Seahawks @ Falcons (54:47) Panthers @ Commanders (58:50) Titans @ Bills (1:01:36) Eagles @ Giants (1:...

Week 7 NFL Preview: Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl Rematch, C.J Stroud vs. Jordan Love + MNF Doubleheader 17.10.2024 1:02:47

Mike Renner and Kyle Long sit down to preview every game from Week 7 of the NFL season. Intro (0:00) Tom Brady Raiders Ownership (1:04) Week 6 Locks Review (5:16) Broncos @ Saints (5:52) Patriots @ Jaguars (10:29) Titans @ Bills (13:44) Texans @ Packers (17:39) Dolphins @ Colts (22:30) Bengals @ Browns (26:09) Eagles @ Giants (31:35) Seahawks @ Falcons (36:31) Lions @ Vikings (39:50) Raiders @ Ram...

NFL Mailbag: Deshaun, Dak & Tua - the future of QB contracts, Jets are too late + artful HB screens 16.10.2024 1:04:05

Mike Renner and Kyle Long welcome Leger Douzable to the show and take a deep dive into some of the most interesting storylines from the week. Then, they open up the mailbag and answer YOUR questions. Intro (0:00) TRADES! (0:36) The Art of the HB Screen (14:00) Jet's Adams Trade Too Late? (24:00) The Future of QB Contracts (33:10) Mailbag (42:19) Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the...

Week 7 Power Rankings: Chargers, Bears & Bucs creep up, Cowboys and Seahawks free fall w/Pete Prisco 15.10.2024 59:00

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by the Power Rankings Professional Pete Prisco to break down Pete's Week 7 Power Rankings. Then the Jets break news AGAIN by trading for Davante Adams. Finally they finish by drafting the perfect team using historic units from 2000 onward. Intro (0:00) MNF Recap Bills top Jets (0:26) Power Rankings - Too High (14:26) Power Rankings - Too Low (18:51) Power Ranki...

NFL Week 6 Recap & Grades: Ravens edge Commanders, Bucs thump Saints, Jags' England implosion & more 14.10.2024 1:25:07

Mike Renner and Kyle Long break down all of the weekend's NFL action and see what they've learned from watching the games. Intro (0:00) Jerry Jones "Not Considering" Coaching Change (1:00) Commanders @ Ravens (5:44) Buccaneers @ Saints (14:36) Jaguars @ Bears (20:19) Lions @ Cowboys (25:56) Cardinals @ Packers (34:36) Steelers @ Raiders (43:32) Texans @ Patriots (47:59) Browns @ Eagles (52:50) Ben...

Week 6 NFL Preview: Lions-Cowboys, Jayden Daniels vs. Lamar Jackson + Bills-Jets MNF without Saleh 10.10.2024 1:07:47

Mike Renner and Kyle Long sit down to preview every game from Week 6 of the NFL season. Intro (0:00) New Starting QBs (2:25) Pickens Eye Black Message (7:12) Last Week's Locks (13:38) 49ers @ Seahawks (14:09) Jaguars @ Bears (20:07) Commanders @ Ravens (23:54) Buccaneers @ Saints (27:25) Browns @ Eagles (29:55) Colts @ Titans (32:13) Texans @ Patriots (34:50) Cardinals @ Packers (39:57) Chargers @...

NFL Mailbag: Don't blame Aaron Rodgers, why all 3 rookie QBs keep winning + learning from veterans 09.10.2024 1:08:26

Mike Renner and Kyle Long welcome Leger Douzable to the show and take a deep dive into some of the most interesting storylines from the week. Then, they open up the mailbag and answer YOUR questions. #pushingthepile #nfl #aaronrodgers #jets #newyorkjets #calebwilliams #bonix #jaydendaniels #commanders #bears #broncos #drakemaye #patriots #saints #spencerrattler #packers #bengals #travishunter #ash...

Jets Fire Robert Saleh! Week 6 Power Rankings: Falcons, Cowboys rise, Buccaneers fall w/Pete Prisco 08.10.2024 52:53

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by the Power Rankings Professional Pete Prisco to break down Pete's Week 6 Power Rankings. Then they deal with the BREAKING NEWS that the Jets have fired HC Robert Saleh. They finish by drafting a dream 5-player secondary. Intro (0:00) MNF Recap Chiefs outlast Saints (3:25) Power Rankings - Too High (20:33) Power Rankings - Too Low (25:52) Power Rankings - Just...

NFL Week 5 Recap & Grades: Cowboys stun Steelers, Bengals-Ravens shootout, Vikings stop Jets & more 07.10.2024 1:40:12

Mike Renner and Kyle Long break down all of the weekend's NFL action and see what they've learned from watching the games. Intro (0:00) Bears Coverage Slide Hot Mic (1:49) Cowboys @ Steelers (3:44) Ravens @ Bengals (10:40) Giants @ Seahawks (18:53) Packers @ Rams (27:18) Bills @ Texans (34:37) Jets @ Vikings (44:02) Cardinals @ 49ers (52:28) Colts @ Jaguars (57:07) Panthers @ Bears (1:02:12) Raide...

Week 5 NFL Preview: Bills-Texans, Cowboys-Steelers, Patrick Mahomes vs. Derek Carr + 1st London Game 03.10.2024 49:48

Mike Renner and Kyle Long sit down to preview every game from Week 5 of the NFL season. Intro (0:00) Davante Adams to the Jets? (2:03) Last Week's Locks (6:30) Buccaneers @ Falcons (7:30) Jets @ Vikings (11:10) Ravens @ Bengals (15:23) Panthers @ Bears (20:39) Colts @ Jaguars (24:40) Dolphins @ Patriots (26:21) Bills @ Texans (32:34) Browns @ Commanders (35:23) Cardinals @ 49ers (38:14) Raiders @...

NFL Mailbag: Davante Adams trade destinations, player development + the unstoppable Double A-Gap Mug 02.10.2024 1:07:01

Mike Renner and Kyle Long welcome Leger Douzable to the show and take a deep dive into some of the most interesting storylines from the week. Then, they open up the mailbag and answer YOUR questions. Intro (0:00) Davante Adams Landing Spots (0:42) Double A-Gap Mug (13:19) Player Development (25:00) Value of Vet Days (35:08) Mailbag (41:54)

Week 5 Power Rankings: Commanders, Ravens crack top 10, Eagles, Jets, Seahawks drop w/Pete Prisco 01.10.2024 56:16

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by the Power Rankings Professional Pete Prisco to break down Pete's Week 5 Power Rankings. Then they hand out Quarter Season Awards before finishing up by drafting the perfect stadium meal. Intro (0:00) MNF Recap Titans beat Dolphins (2:25) MNF Recap Lions whup Seahawks (8:44) Pete's Jaguars Rant (15:35) Power Rankings - Too High (20:14) Power Rankings - Too Lo...

NFL Week 4 Recap & Grades: Vikings smack Packers, Falcons kick it, undefeated teams fall & more 30.09.2024 1:29:58

Mike Renner and Kyle Long break down all of the weekend's NFL action and see what they've learned from watching the games. Intro (0:00) NFL Penalty Problem (1:30) Vikings @ Packers (7:07) Saints @ Falcons (14:32) Steelers @ Colts (23:20) Jaguars @ Texans (31:32) Rams @ Bears (40:28) Commanders @ Cardinals (46:55) Bengals @ Panthers (51:09) Bills @ Ravens (55:45) Chiefs @ Chargers (1:01:24) Eagles...

Week 4 NFL Preview: Saints-Falcons, Vikings-Packers, Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson + MNF Doubleheader 26.09.2024 1:05:49

Mike Renner and Kyle Long sit down to preview all 16 games for Week 4 of the NFL season. Intro (0:00) NIL Nonsense (1:44) Last Week's Locks (10:00) Cowboys @ Giants (10:38) Bengals @ Panthers (14:20) Broncos @ Jets (17:44) Jaguars @ Texans (23:58) Saints @ Falcons (26:17) Vikings @ Packers (30:22) Steelers @ Colts (35:50) Rams @ Bears (40:03) Eagles @ Buccaneers (42:34) Patriots @ 49ers (45:50) Co...

NFL Mailbag: The forgotten Seahawks, top Head Coach candidates + how football has changed 25.09.2024 1:01:43

Mike Renner and Kyle Long welcome Leger Douzable to the show and take a deep dive into some of the most interesting storylines from the week. Then, they open up the mailbag and answer YOUR questions. Intro (0:00) Derwin James Ban Upheld (0:45) The Forgotten Seahawks (9:11) The Game has Changed (16:25) Top Head Coach Candidates (25:00) Mailbag (32:57) Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for al...

Week 4 Power Rankings: Commanders, Steelers and Eagles rocket up, Raiders plummet w/Pete Prisco 24.09.2024 48:40

Mike Renner and Kyle Long are joined by the Power Rankings Professional Pete Prisco to break down Pete's Week 4 Power Rankings. Then they hand out their PtP Awards before finishing up by drafting their dream 5-man 3rd down blitz package. Intro (0:00) MNF Recap Commanders upset Bengals (0:45) MNF Recap Bills smash Jaguars (10:24) Power Rankings - Too High (21:43) Power Rankings - Too Low (27:40) Po...

NFL Week 3 Recap & Grades: Vikings dominate, Chiefs hang on, Cowboys crumble, tons of upsets & more 23.09.2024 1:43:31

Mike Renner and Kyle Long break down all of the weekend's NFL action and see what they've learned from watching the games. Intro (0:00) Antonio Pierce's Presser (0:49) Chiefs DPI and Raheem Morris' Money (5:27) Upon Further Review - Cover 2 and Short Yardage (11:16) Chiefs @ Falcons (22:20) Ravens @ Cowboys (30:07) 49ers @ Rams (39:21) Eagles @ Saints (45:08) Lions @ Cardinals (53:28) Chargers @ S...

Week 3 NFL Preview: Eagles-Saints, Cowboys-Ravens, Jared Goff vs. Kyler Murray + MNF Doubleheader 19.09.2024 59:22

Mike Renner and Kyle Long sit down to preview all 16 games for Week 3 of the NFL season. Intro (0:00) Hall of Fame Nominees (0:50) Jon Gruden Feelin' Nicey (9:53) Last Week's Locks (13:05) Patriots @ Jets (14:05) Giants @ Browns (16:46) Bears @ Colts (19:10) Texans @ Vikings (21:37) Eagles @ Saints (24:56) Chargers @ Steelers (29:00) Broncos @ Buccaneers (33:58) Packers @ Titans (35:46) Panthers @...

NFL Mailbag: Bryce Young a cautionary tale for Caleb Williams & Jayden Daniels + are Saints legit? 18.09.2024 1:04:16

Mike Renner and Kyle Long welcome Leger Douzable to the show and take a deep dive into some of the most interesting storylines from the week. Then, they open up the mailbag and answer YOUR questions. Intro (0:00) Joe Mixon Calls Out Hip-Drop Tackle (0:51) Chiefs Sign Kareem Hunt (7:41) Bryce Young...Where Did it Go Wrong? (12:53) How to Start Rookie QBs (24:09) Are the Saints Legit? (37:55) Mailba...