Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast

In today’s episode Mike Renner and JP Acosta go through their post-draft NFL power ranking tiers. All 32 teams divided based on season expectations following the 2026 NFL Draft.
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In today's episode Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap the 2026 NFL Draft by giving teams they think did the best and worst with their picks.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:29) Mike & JP Grade Their Teams

(6:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(9:35) Las Vegas Raiders

(14:23) Carolina Panthers

(18:03) Cleveland Browns

(23:26) Washington Commanders

(26:28) Miami Dolphins

(30:37) Honorable Mentions

(36:52) Los Angeles Rams

(40:35) Jacksonville Jaguars

(44:50) Pittsburgh Steelers

(49:39) Arizona Cardinals

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Mike Renner and JP Acosta recap all the biggest storylines from Round 1 the of 2026 NFL Draft. The guys also give their biggest winners & losers and discuss the biggest names still available entering Day 2.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:55) Rams take Ty Simpson At No. 13

(7:42) Cardinals Take Jeremiyah Love At No. 3

(11:19) Titans Take Carnell Tate At No. 4

(14:00) Grading Teams With Multiple Picks

(32:30) Biggest Winners & Losers

(39:00) Best Available Players

(43:00) Bold Predictions For Day 2

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In today’s episode Mike Renner and JP Acosta give their biggest question marks ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Who trades out of the top 10?

(6:00) Who is the 1st OL drafted?

(9:18) Where does the 1st DT come off board?

(13:08) What are the Cardinals doing at QB?

(17:52) Where does Kenyon Sadiq go?

(22:27) How far do injury risks fall?

(26:34) Which 2nd tier EDGE gets into Round 1?

(31:50) Maxx Crosby’s future with Raiders

(36:42) When do you draft a 25 year old?

(39:42) Who is this year’s Cole Strange?

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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 hand out their favorite player comps for the 2026 NFL Draft.

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(00:00) Intro

(1:00) Keldric Faulk

(6:09) Jermod McCoy

(8:54) Germie Bernard

(13:25) Antonio Williams

(18:26) R Mason Thomas

(22:29) Cashius Howell

(25:59) Josiah Trotter

(29:15) CJ Allen

(33:43) Francis Mauigoa

(38:22) Arvell Reese

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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

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

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Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos.

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