

Breaking Down the Myles Garrett & A.J. Brown Trades from a Scouting/Organizational Perspective
On the latest edition of Move the Sticks, Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein finally get the opportunity to sink their teeth into the two blockbuster NFL trades that shook the football world earlier this week. The MTS duo provides unparalleled analysis into how the Rams, Browns and Patriots are positi…

NFL Offensive Lines with Nick Shook | Position Trends, Incoming Rookies, Top 5 O-Lines in 2026
Bucky Brooks is joined by NFL.com colleague and offensive line subject matter expert Nick Shook on this edition of Move the Sticks. The MTS duo covers the evolution of offensive line play at the highest level, rising rookies and star linemen on new teams in 2026. Then, Shook delivers his top five o…

Positionless Defense in the NFL and Top 5 Wide Receivers Heading into the 2026 Season
Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein deliver another edition of Move the Sticks — and this time, they play both sides of the ball. The MTS duo opens with an evaluation of the safety position, where today's stars like Derwin James Jr. resemble early defensive game-changers such as hall of fame defensive …

Rams Extend Stafford, Rodgers-Elway Debate, Re-Ranking the NFL's Top 5 Quarterbacks
Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein talk exclusively quarterbacks on the latest edition of Move the Sticks. The MTS duo weighs in on an internet debate comparing Aaron Rodgers and John Elway, before discussing Matthew Stafford's contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams. Then, Bucky and Lance re-ran…

QB Questions with Aaron Rodgers, Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson + The NFL Tight End Revolution
What can Aaron Rodgers accomplish in his age 43 season? Does Deshaun Watson still have a competitive fire in him? Where is Shedeur Sanders in his development? These are the quarterback questions facing the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns -- two teams that Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein co…

NFL Teams Ready to Rebound Back into the Playoffs in 2026 — Part II
The Move the Sticks duo concludes its two-part series with an episode on four AFC teams that are destined to return to the playoffs next season. Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein cover the offseason acquisitions, draft picks and additional factors that suggest a return-to-form for the Kansas City Chi…

NFL Teams Ready to Rebound Back into the Playoffs in 2026 — Part I
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 C…

Debating the Vikings QB Battle, Chargers Draft Class and Best Player-Team Fits
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' d…

C.J. Stroud's Future in Houston & QB Market Gone Wild
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 large…

Teams with the Best 2026 NFL Draft Hauls | Chiefs, Giants, Jets, Ravens and More
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 Sti…