NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks Christmas Special: Best Of 2025
Dec 25, 2025
Andrew Luck, former NFL quarterback and now Stanford's GM, dives into the importance of culture and leadership in building a football program. Tom Telesco, a seasoned NFL executive, shares insights on evaluating quarterbacks and roster construction, including thoughts on Philip Rivers' return. Lastly, Luke Kuechly, a seven-time All-Pro linebacker, emphasizes the critical role of preparation and communication in elite defenses, even humorously offering a scouting report on his dog. A festive treat for football lovers!
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High Standards + High Care Drive Culture
- Andrew Luck emphasizes building a foundation of high standards paired with high care to create sustained success.
- He credits authentic leadership and selecting committed players as core drivers of cultural turnaround.
Recruit For Intrinsic Motivation
- Seek players who show intrinsic motivation and love for getting better, not just raw talent or grades.
- Use targeted questions and character references to find evidence of a genuine 'care factor'.
First Visit Made Stanford Sell Itself
- Daniel Jeremiah recalls his first Stanford campus visit and how the environment felt like a 'soundstage' of elite athletes and resources.
- Andrew Luck says campus visits are core to recruiting because the place often sells itself to prospects and families.