NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks

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Team Identity, Positive Culture & One Non-Negotiable Trait for Success with Jon Gordon Jun 12, 2025

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks continue their special series on leadership with a conversation featuring Best-Selling Author and Keynote Speaker Jon Gordon. Known for his work on cultivating winning mindsets and championship cultures, Gordon shares key principles that connect success in sports to leadership in life. The guys dive into how much of a team’s identity stems from its best player, why fostering a positive environment is critical for sustained success, and one non-negotiable trait every great player must have.

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Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers, Drake Maye’s Year 2, & Jaire Alexander Released Jun 10, 2025

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On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the biggest headlines from around the NFL.

The guys kick things off with the news that’s been swirling all offseason, Aaron Rodgers is officially headed to Pittsburgh on a one-year deal. They dig into what the dynamic might look like between Rodgers and Mike Tomlin, and predict who could emerge as Rodgers’ go-to target on offense.

Then, they shift to New England, where they dive into Drake Maye’s development in Year 2 and why this year’s Patriots draft class could be the foundation of a playoff-caliber roster down the line.

Plus, DJ and Bucky react to the Packers’ decision to release star cornerback Jaire Alexander.

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Recruiting process, building culture amid roster turnover, & coaching to player strengths with USC’s Eric Musselman Jun 05, 2025

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On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are joined by USC men's basketball head coach Eric Musselman. The trio explores the crossover between football and basketball, diving into concepts like spatial awareness — is it innate or can it be developed?

They explore the challenges of building a strong locker room culture in the age of the transfer portal, how Musselman and his staff approach high school recruiting, and the specific traits they prioritize in a point guard.

Plus, Musselman opens up about his journey to becoming a head coach, and offers valuable advice to new coaches on the importance of veteran mentorship and experience.

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What Makes a Great Leader: The Power of Asking the Right Questions Jun 03, 2025

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On this episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah is joined by 3-time bestselling author, speaker, and host, Ken Coleman. Known for his ability to draw out powerful insights from some of the biggest names in business, politics, and sports, Ken shares his perspective on what defines great leadership, and how asking the right questions can unlock deeper understanding, trust, and performance. DJ and Ken explore the intersection of elite leadership in the sports world and the corporate space, and what it takes to not just lead, but inspire.

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Building Team Camaraderie, Advanced Scouting Innovations & Top YAC Targets May 29, 2025

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On this episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks kick things off by diving into the importance of culture building during the offseason. Bucky shares insight on the Jaguars’ approach, highlighting how their competitive, team-oriented workouts are helping build chemistry while keeping the game fun. The guys discuss how crucial it is to strike the right balance between structure and enjoyment to foster real buy-in from players at the NFL level.

Next, DJ and Bucky examine the growing role of technology in scouting. They break down how advanced tools are streamlining the scouting process and helping teams create more efficient, detailed player evaluations.

To wrap things up, the duo shifts their focus to the league’s most quarterback-friendly pass catchers. They go through the wide receivers and tight ends who led the league in yards after catch and unpack what makes them so effective with the ball in their hands.

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How the Jags Will Use Travis Hunter + 5 Football Lessons from 'Together We Roared' May 27, 2025

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down how the Jaguars plan to unlock Travis Hunter’s unique skill set. Plus, DJ shares five powerful takeaways from the book Together We Roared—lessons that resonate far beyond the page and onto the football field.

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Flag Football Dream Team Draft May 22, 2025

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On the latest Move the Sticks episode, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks react to the NFL owners voting to allow players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics for flag football. The guys each draft their dream team roster and Bucky explains the type of players best suited for the flag football format and how it differs from traditional football. Later, DJ and Bucky honor the late Jim Irsay and DJ shares a memorable story about his time around the longtime Colts owner.

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Nick Sirianni’s Extension, Brock Purdy’s Big Deal + Is J.J. McCarthy the NFL's biggest wild card in 2025? May 19, 2025

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On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks dive into the latest news around contract extensions in the NFL. The guys start with the Eagles locking in head coach Nick Sirianni to a multi-year extension, breaking down what makes his coaching style work and how Philly stacks up in a competitive NFC East coming off their Super Bowl run.

Next, the conversation shifts to the 49ers, where Brock Purdy just signed a five-year, $265 million extension. DJ and Bucky examine how Purdy fits Kyle Shanahan’s system and apply a scouting-grade scale to evaluate his game and long-term value.

To close it out, the guys debate whether J.J. McCarthy is the league’s biggest wild card in 2025.

Tune in for all this and more on Move the Sticks.

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NFL Schedule Release Reaction May 15, 2025

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On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Bucky Brooks and Rhett Lewis react to the NFL's 2025 schedule release. The guys look at what’s ahead for the rookie quarterbacks, breaking down their matchups, schedule strength, and when they might take over as starters. They also go through the international games, plus the Thanksgiving and Christmas Day slates. Later, they share their favorite team schedule release videos and pick which social teams nailed it this year.

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Reaction to Steelers trading George Pickens to Cowboys + Draft Grades Based on DJ’s Top 150 May 13, 2025

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks kick off the latest episode of Move the Sticks by breaking down the Cowboys’ trade for wide receiver George Pickens. The guys dive into how Pickens fits alongside CeeDee Lamb and what this move means for the Cowboys' offense heading into the season. They also discuss how Dallas stacks up in the NFC following their offseason additions.

Later in the show, DJ and Bucky use DJ’s Top 150 prospect rankings to grade how each team performed in the draft, assigning point values to picks based on their rankings. Find out which teams came out on top, plus get their picks for the best value selections from each round of the draft.

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