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NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks

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Former NFL scouts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest news and action around the league from a scout’s perspective. The duo are regularly joined by top NFL player personnel executives to bring you the in-depth analysis that you can...

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Former NFL scouts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest news and action around the league from a scout’s perspective. The duo are regularly joined by top NFL player personnel executives to bring you the in-depth analysis that you can only get from NFL Media.

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English


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NFL Draft Day Two Recap: Cardinals Draft Carson Beck & Steelers Take Drew Allar, Defensive Players at a Premium and Tight End Frenzy

4/25/2026
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 Lance share prospects that they expect to fly off the board in Day Three. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:36

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NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: Rams Bet on Ty Simpson, Giants and Jets Load Up, Eagles Snag Makai Lemon

4/24/2026
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 trades and other draft-day steals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:40

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Daniel Jeremiah's Final 2026 NFL Mock Draft (First Round)

4/22/2026
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 Arizona Cardinals (DJ predicts a trade!) 8:54 - No. 4 Tennessee Titans 11:26 - No. 5 New York Giants 13:10 - No. 6 Cleveland Browns 13:40 - No. 7 Washington Commanders 15:10 - No. 8 New Orleans Saints (TRADE!) 18:15 - No. 9 Kansas City Chiefs 19:00 - No. 10 New York Giants (via CIN) 20:35 - No. 11 Miami Dolphins 21:12 - No. 12 Dallas Cowboys 21:35 - No. 13 Los Angeles Rams 21:55 - No. 14 Baltimore Ravens 23:55 - No. 15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TRADE!) 25:30 - No. 16 New York Jets 26:10 - No. 17 Detroit Lions 26:39 - No. 18 Minnesota Vikings 26:58 - No. 19 Carolina Panthers 27:22 - No. 20 Dallas Cowboys 30:15 - No. 21 Pittsburgh Steelers 30:54 - No. 22 Los Angeles Chargers 31:22 - No. 23 Philadelphia Eagles (TRADE!) 31:52 - No. 24 Cleveland Browns 32:30 - No. 25 Chicago Bears 35:00 - No. 26 Buffalo Bills (Another Trade!) 37:52 - No. 27 San Francisco 49ers 38:05 - No. 28 Houston Texans 38:30 - No. 29 Kansas City Chiefs 39:00 - No. 30 Miami Dolphins 39:21 - No. 31 New England Patriots 39:42 - No. 32 Seattle Seahawks (TRADE!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:24

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40s and Free Agents: Draft Week's Biggest Remaining Questions

4/21/2026
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:22

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NFL Draft Week: Giants Positioned for Franchise-Changing Draft, Predicting the Cowboys' Strategy and DJ's Final Top 50 Prospects

4/20/2026
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 (available on NFL.com), with commentary on players who moved slots since the last iteration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:24:31

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Daniel Jeremiah's 2026 Annual NFL Draft Conference Call - Part II

4/17/2026
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. Find part I of the conference call next on the podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:14

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Daniel Jeremiah's 2026 Annual NFL Draft Conference Call - Part I

4/16/2026
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 Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders, Indianapolis Colts and more! Find part II of the conference call next on the podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:58

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40s and Free Agents with Mina Kimes: Favorite Players in the 2026 NFL Draft

4/14/2026
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:41

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NFL Draft Priorities for Teams with Serious Draft Capital

4/13/2026
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, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:34

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2026 NFL Draft Buzz: Rising Prospects and Position Counts

4/10/2026
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 cornerbacks could hear their names called. They wrap things up with key takeaways as draft day approaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:17:06

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Trevor Sikkema's Favorite Prospect Traits Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft

4/9/2026
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 – Balance & Body Control David Bailey – Get Off Spencer Fano – Balance Caleb Downs – IQ Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane – Torque Dillon Thieneman – Range Kenyon Sadiq – Catch & Run Ability Keionte Scott – Play Speed Akheem Mesidor – Motor Jacob Rodriguez – Ball Awareness Jadarian Price – Vision D’Angelo Ponds – “Dawg” Malachi Fields – Ball Skills Keylan Rutledge – Temperament See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:54

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40's and Free Agents: Standout Prospects with Ollie Connolly

4/7/2026
On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal are joined by Ollie Connolly to highlight standout prospects in the 2026 Draft and take a closer look at some of the most intriguing names to know. They start with a discussion of Fernando Mendoza, breaking down both the positives and negatives in his evaluation and explaining why he still ranks above Ty Simpson. DJ then shares his perspective on the concept of “shrinkage” and how it applies when scouting young quarterbacks. The conversation then shifts to Arvell Reese and Caleb Downs, with a focus on their strengths and the impact they could make at the next level. Ollie also reveals his favorite Day Three prospect, followed by DJ’s pick for a top value name to watch later in the draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:53

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Reevaluating Talent and Late First Round Prospects

4/6/2026
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks preface this edition of Move the Sticks with a conversation about reevaluating talent through the draft process, including how to scout through media noise. The Move the Sticks duo then discusses prospects that could come off of the board late in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, including Keylan Rutledge, Jermod McCoy, SDSU DB Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:04

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2026 NFL Draft Standouts with Day Two Projections

4/3/2026
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks discuss draft prospects that are expected to fall into the second round or later in the 2026 NFL Draft. From cornerbacks to offensive linemen, the Move the Sticks duo offers a rationale for multiple diamond-in-the-rough prospects, including: Cornerbacks Chris Johnson, Keionte Scott and D’Angelo Ponds. Safeties Treydan Stukes, AJ Haulcy and Bud Clark. Defensive tackles Chris McClellan, Gracen Halton and Domonique Orange. Edge rushers Gabe Jacas, Max Llewellyn and Joshua Josephs. Linebackers Jack Golday, Kyle Louis and Justin Jefferson. Wide receivers Ted Hurst, Chris Bell and Malachi Fields. Tight ends Eli Stowers, Max Klare and Marlin Klein. Running backs Emmett Johnson, Mike Washington Jr. and Demond Claiborne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:55

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Kirk Cousins Goes to The Raiders + Are The Cardinals Eyeing Ty Simpson?

4/2/2026
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks breakdown Kirk Cousins signing with the Las Vegas Raiders and what it means for the rest of the league. They also analyze whether the Arizona Cardinals are targeting Ty Simpson and review key Pro Day performances from Fernando Mendoza and other Indiana prospects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:39

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40's and Free Agents: Teams with Multiple First Round Picks

4/1/2026
On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal break down the teams holding multiple first round picks in the upcoming draft and what it means for their future roster building. They talk about the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and Dallas Cowboys. Then they wrap things up with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have serious draft capital and a surprising amount of flexibility heading into draft season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:55

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Non-Negotiable Positional Traits for 2026 NFL Draft Prospects

3/30/2026
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks provide insight into the specific positional traits they evaluate in NFL draft prospects. From notes on a wide receiver's physical tools to a safety's communication habits, the Move the Sticks duo applies decades of scouting experience to a deep and intriguing 2026 NFL draft class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:17:34

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The Ty Simpson Draft Debate + What Really Happens in NFL Draft Rooms

3/27/2026
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back on Move the Sticks to pull back the curtain on what really happens inside NFL draft rooms! They explain what a scout’s evaluation actually means and how those evaluations can change as the draft approaches, ultimately impacting the draft order. The Move the Sticks podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:45

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Bucky Brooks’ Mock Draft 3.0 Breakdown

3/26/2026
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back on Move the Sticks breaking down the biggest storylines around the NFL and diving deep into Bucky’s latest mock draft. The guys kick things off with a debate whether the NFL could realistically move to an 18-game season and the true value of Pro Day workouts to NFL scouts evaluating prospects. After that, Bucky unveils his Mock Draft 3.0, starting with picks 1–10 and the biggest decisions at the top of the board. The breakdown continues through picks 11–20, highlighting key team needs and potential surprises, before wrapping up with picks 21–36 and how the rest of the first round could shake out. The Move the Sticks podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:24:58

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40s and Free Agents: March Sadness - Fixing The 5 teams Without a 1st Round Pick

3/24/2026
On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal dive into “March Sadness” by breaking down how five NFL teams can bounce back despite not having a first round draft pick. With limited top tier draft capital, the pressure is on, so how do these franchises stay competitive and build for the future? The guys take a team by team approach, offering strategies, roster insights, and potential moves that could help each organization maximize value and avoid falling behind. If you are curious how teams navigate the draft without a Day 1 pick, or just want sharp NFL insight, this is an episode you do not want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:57