NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein begin the first of a two-part series on NFL teams positioned to return to playoff contention for the 2026 NFL Season, starting with the NFC. Considering offseason acquisitions, draft picks and other factors, the MTS duo makes the case for teams including the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more!

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Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein collaborate on another edition of Move the Sticks. Reacting to the news of a "true competition" between Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, the MTS duo picks favorites in the battle. Then, LZ shares skepticism of the Los Angeles Chargers' draft class, one that he finds full of "exceptions." Lastly, Bucky shares a few of his favorite player-team fits, including Miami Dolphin...

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein occupy the latest edition of Move the Sticks with a discussion about Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and his future with the team. The MTS duo gauges Stroud's early development in the aftermath of a disastrous postseason showing before gravitating to the larger NFL QB market, where a shortage of starter-level talent has driven QB value to an unsustainable high.

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Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel reveal some early brushes with the law as teens.   Onto NFL minicamps, Matt talks about life as a rookie and being intimidated by veterans.  Bobby gives his thoughts on Fernando Mendoza changing styles with the Raiders.  What are you expecting from Diego Pavia with the Ravens? 

Fmr NFL player Bucky Brooks looks back at the Draft and the teams that 'won' or were questioned. How sh...

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein join forces to analyze the teams that came away from the 2026 NFL Draft with the best draft classes. From strong team philosophy fits for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens to best-value drafts for the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns, the Move the Sticks duo covers every new player ready to contribute to your favorite team!

0:00 - Welcome to Move the Sticks

1:40 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Move the Sticks continues into the offseason with Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein! The MTS duo explores one of the most taboo subjects in NFL draft rooms -- the secret consensus board. Bucky and Lance cover the origins, development and current state of consensus boards in the context of the 2026 NFL Draft, where draft runs at wide receiver and tight end were influenced by this scouting phenomenon.

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal review the most interesting outcomes of last week's NFL draft. The guys discuss the Rams drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round, Rueben Bain Jr. going to Tampa Bay, how soon Fernando Mendoza will start for the Raiders, and much more! Tune in to find out what DJ and Gregg predict for this draft class going into the 2026 season. 

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks reconvene for a post mortem following the 2026 NFL Draft. After a discussion about the difference between scouts and decision makers at the NFL level, the Move the Sticks duo shares its favorite picks from the first round. From the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Rueben Bain Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers' Max Iheanachor, DJ and Bucky provide in-depth commentary and analysis on these new NFL stars.

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Move the Sticks is back with analysis from Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein navigate the biggest storylines from the second and third rounds, including the staggering number of tight ends taken after Philadelphia started the avalanche with their pick of Eli Stowers. The duo also covers what the selection of Carson Beck and Drew Allar means for the Cardinals and Steelers, respectively. Plus, Bucky and L...

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft concluded with a flurry of trades, but not before the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams secured their future quarterbacks, the Giants and Jets landed two studs apiece and the Kansas City Chiefs added a pair of standout cogs to their defensive machine. Bucky Brooks and Mike Yam provide instant reaction and analysis to day one of the draft, with particular emphasis on favorite picks, key tra...

NFL Network's Colleen Wolfe and Charles Davis complement Daniel Jeremiah as he releases his final mock draft on the eve of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, PA. DJ lists off all 32 picks in the first round, with several of his own trade predictions along the way. See (approximate) chapters below:

0:00 - Welcome to Daniel Jeremiah's 2026 NFL Mock Draft
2:45 - No. 1 Las Vegas Raiders
4:50 - No. 2 New York Jets
6:38 - No. 3 A...

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal dive into the biggest remaining questions heading into draft week. The guys break down what stands out most in this year’s class, analyze the overall depth, and explore what makes the 2026 draft cycle unique. Then the duo discuss which teams might need to slow down their expectations and which are just one strong draft away from true contention.

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Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein join forces to deliver the final edition of Move the Sticks before the 2026 NFL Draft. The duo discusses the Cincinnati Bengals acquiring DT Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick, and how the Dallas Cowboys might move for optimal positioning in this year's draft. Bucky and Lance also make final judgements on Daniel Jeremiah's final Top 50 Prospects ranking (...

Daniel Jeremiah continues to answer NFL Draft questions from a pool of football reporters from around the country. In part two, DJ touches on topics including KC Concepcion, the New York Giants, the San Francisco 49ers, edge rushers in this draft, prospects from Michigan, Georgia and Oklahoma, Eli Stowers and Keldric Faulk.

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With just days remaining until the 2026 NFL Draft, Move the Sticks' own Daniel Jeremiah fields questions from football reporters from around the country. In part one, topics include the New York Jets potentially trading up in the draft, University of Arizona defensive back prospects, commentary on Jeremiyah Love, Ole Miss prospects and Rueben Bain, draft needs for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Los Ang...

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal are joined by Mina Kimes to break down their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. From breakout playmakers to under-the-radar gems, the trio talks about the most exciting players rising up the draft boards. They share scouting insights, strengths, and what makes each player intriguing at the next level.

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With 10 days remaining until the 2026 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks continue their analysis of this year's draft class with two in-depth exercises. Fist, the Move the Sticks duo lists off NFL organizational fits from this college talent pool. Then, they discuss draft strategies for teams with multiple picks at the front of the draft, including the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs,...

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest buzz ahead of the NFL Draft, starting with which players are rising up boards and gaining momentum. The guys highlight standout prospect R Mason Thomas before diving into a comprehensive position-by-position preview, including how many quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, interior linemen, defensive tackles, edge rushers, linebackers, and ...

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are joined by Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) for an exercise centered around the trio's favorite draft prospect traits. From Jeremiyah Love's balance and body control to D'Angelo Ponds’ “dawg,” this edition of Move the Sticks covers the most detailed of details as it pertains to prospects' abilities ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23.

Carnell Tate – Hands

Jeremiyah Love &...