Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

Mike Renner and JP Acosta react to the New York Giants finalizing a deal to make John Harbaugh their new head coach. They also preview and pick every Divisional Round game for the NFL Playoffs and rank position groups for the 2026 NFL Draft!

(00:00) Intro

(4:26) Giants Hiring John Harbaugh

(13:33) Bills vs Broncos Preview/Picks

(23:02) 49ers vs Seahawks Preview/Picks

(30:30) Texans vs Patriots Preview/Picks

(44:32) Rams vs Bears Preview/Picks

(51:07) Ranking 2026 NFL Draft Position Groups

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Mike Renner and JP Acosta react to Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers head coach after being eliminated from the playoffs. The guys discuss how we got here, expectations for next season, possible replacements and more!

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Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap the Monday Wild Card game between the Texans and Steelers! The guys also break down film from Wild Card weekend and discuss an offseason plan for every team that lost.

(00:00) Intro

(00:34) Wild Card Recap: Texans 30, Steelers 6

(7:15) Texans at Steelers Preview

(11:19) Wild Card Film Breakdown

(22:23) Steelers Offseason Plan

(28:10) Jaguars Offseason Plan

(34:10) Chargers Offseason Plan

(39:15) Packers Offseason Plan

(44:55) Eagles Offseason Plan

(50:44) Panthers Offseason Plan

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap every NFL Wild Card game through Sunday! The guys discuss their biggest takeaways from each matchup, look ahead to the Divisional Round and preview Monday’s game between the Texans and Steelers.

(00:00) Intro

(1:44) Chargers 3, Patriots 16

(14:30) 49ers 23, Eagles 19

(26:35) Bills 27, Jaguars 24

(35:41) Packers 27, Bears 31

(42:16) Rams 34, Panthers 31

(45:31) Bills at Broncos Preview

(48:55) 49ers at Seahawks Preview

(50:53) Rams at Bears Preview

(53:07) Texans at Steelers Preview

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Mike Renner and JP Acosta preview every NFL Wild Card game. They will discuss where they think each matchup will be decided and give their picks. They also give their 1st Team NFL All-Pro predictions for offense and defense!

(00:00) Intro

(1:18) Rams at Panthers Preview

(6:25) Packers at Bears Preview

(12:26) 49ers at Eagles Preview

(18:22) Bills at Jaguars Preview

(25:40) Chargers at Patriots Preview

(31:09) Texans at Steelers Preview

(36:43) All-Pro Offense Predictions

(53:58) All-Pro Defense Predictions

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Mike Renner and JP Acosta react to the Miami Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel as their head coach following Week 18.

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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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."

Mike Renner and JP Acosta react to the Baltimore Ravens firing John Harbaugh as their head coach following Week 18. The guys discuss how we got here, expectations for next season, possible replacements and more!

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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In today’s episode, Mike Renner and JP Acosta reveal their NFL Playoff bracket predictions. They go through the coaching carousel around the league, break down film from Week 18 and go through Mike’s latest Mock Draft!

(00:00) Intro

(2:45) Bracket Predictions

(15:57) Notable Coaches/GMs Not Fires

(29:08) Ranking Head Coach Openings

(38:21) Film Breakdown

(47:14) NFL Mock Draft

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Mike Renner and JP Acosta react to the Arizona Cardinals firing Jonathan Gannon as their head coach following Week 18. The guys discuss how we got here, expectations for next season, possible replacements and more!

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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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."

Mike Renner and JP Acosta react to the Las Vegas Raiders firing Pete Carroll as their head coach following Week 18. The guys discuss what went wrong, possible replacements and much more!

Pushing the Pile is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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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."