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…

Lots to Say: Mini Camps Underway and NFL Analyst Bucky Brooks

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 R…

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…

Examining the NFL's Secret Draft Consensus Board

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 NF…