Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

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Ranking Every Backfield in the NFL - Which S-Tier RBs Are Fast-Twitch Freaks? Jun 30, 2025

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Mike Renner and Kyle Long rank EVERY BACKFIELD in the NFL into tiers. Which ball carrier balls out the hardest? Find out. Intro (0:00) U Tier (3:17) F Tier (13:09) D Tier (19:07) C Tier (25:47) B Tier (34:25) A Tier (42:23) S Tier (48:30)

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Introducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon Rothstein Jun 29, 2025

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Download Inside College Basketball Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.

Top 25 Players Under 25: The Youngsters Set to Dominate the NFL In 2025 Jun 25, 2025

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Mike Renner and Kyle Long review Cody Benjamin's Top 25 Players Under 25 List. Who aged out, who didn't quite make it and who is ranked too high, too low and just right will be revealed.

Intro (0:00)

Aged Off List (5:25)

Ranked Too High (16:45)

Ranked Too Low (26:45)

Raked Just Right (37:33)

Honorable Mentions (42:03)

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Ranking Every Quarterback in the NFL - Which S-Tier Signal-Callers Always Keep Their Team in the Game? Jun 23, 2025

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Mike Renner RETURNS! He and Kyle Long rank EVERY QB in the NFL into tiers. Which signal callers reign supreme? Find out.

Intro (0:00)

U Tier (6:56)

F Tier (14:35)

D Tier (19:12)

C Tier (22:20)

B Tier (31:31)

A Tier (39:40)

S Tier (43:50)

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Pete Prisco's Top 100 Player List: Who's Too High, Too Low and Just Right Jun 17, 2025

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Kyle Long is joined by Ryan Wilson to breakdown Pete Prisco's Top 100 Players list. Which players are ranked too high, too low and just right? Which teams had the most players grace the list. Did they deserve it? Find out.

Intro (0:00)

1st Impressions (2:44)

Patrick Mahomes Tops the List (8:49)

Too High (12:34)

Too Low (21:26)

Just Right (34:00)

List Trends (41:45)

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Drafting the NFL's Best Defenses - Which Team of Teams Will Stop Opposition in their Tracks? Jun 16, 2025

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Kyle Long is joined by Brock Vereen to draft every defense in the NFL and see whose team of teams can be the stingiest.

Intro (0:00)

Picks 1-6 (1:42)

Picks 7-16 (17:12)

Picks 17-32 (46:34)

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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Mandatory Minicamp BURNING QUESTIONS - Holdouts, Unhappy Campers, Who's Getting Reps + More Jun 11, 2025

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Kyle Long is joined by Jonathan Jones to answer the burning questions as mandatory minicamps get underway. Then they'll open up the mailbag and answer YOUR burning questions. Intro (0:00) Colts Ownership (1:16) Bills Sign Shaq Thompson (5:18) Aaron Rodgers' Deal (7:57) Minicamp Burning Questions (14:49) Mailbag (39:43)

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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Drafting the NFL's Best Offenses - Which Team Has the Most Potent Attack? Jun 09, 2025

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Kyle Long is joined by John Breech to discuss Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers, the Packers releasing Jaire Alexander, and Nick Chubb signing with the Texans. Then they draft every offense in the NFL and see whose team of teams can pile up the most yards. Intro (0:00) Aaron Rodgers to sign with Steelers (:50) Packers to Release Jaire Alexander (2:13) Nick Chubb to sign with Texans (3:17) 1st 16 Picks (6:06) 2nd 16 Picks (30:12)

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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Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepile

For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/

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Ranking Every Offensive Line in the NFL - Whose S-Tier Trenches Guarantee Glory? Jun 04, 2025

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Kyle Long is joined by Leger Douzable to discuss the new Madden cover boy Saquon Barkley before sitting down to rank every offensive line in the NFL. Intro (0:00) Saquon Barkley Madden Cover Boy (1:00) D Tier OL (13:10) C Tier OL (24:45) B Tier OL (47:56) A Tier OL (1:08:58) S Tier OL (1:18:39) 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/@NFLonCBS

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Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepile

For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/

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BREAKOUT! Players at Every Position Who Can Become NFL Stars in 2025 Jun 02, 2025

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Kyle Long is joined by With the First Pick's Ryan Wilson to give you the inside scoop on which players they think can breakout in 2025 and become stars. Intro (0:00) QB Breakouts (3:00) WR Breakouts (14:15) RB Breakouts (20:00) TE Breakouts (28:30) OL Breakouts (35:45) DL Breakouts (48:30) EDGE/LB Breakouts (52:00) DB Breakouts (56:00)

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/@NFLonCBS

Download and Follow Pushing the Pile on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RFkEgdbFxbPBDU5F5xEjJ?si=1062d40c04e24fd5

Follow our PTP team on Twitter: @mikerenner_, @Ky1eLong, @pushingthepile

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.

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