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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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May 11, 2023 • 1h 8min
Fred Taylor talks Being Called "Fragile," Girl Dad Power, his Podcast Pivot
EP #26: Fred Taylor, one of the toughest running backs to ever play in the NFL, joins Peanut and Roman on the pod. They’ve competed against each other and on the pod they share stories of how they all succeeded in the league with their brains as much as their brawn. Fred may not be in the Hall of Fame now, but he’s got a compelling case and he shares it here. But he’s also more than a football player. Fred shares his journey in and out of the game, and how becoming a #girldad is what unlocked his true strength as a man. He also gets candid about the pitfalls when doing business with friends, but how deal gone wrong led to a major pivot that’s led to major success. Listen to the full pod here. Watch Second Acts on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ikkR2Q Follow Roman Harper on Instagram: @Harp_41 Follow Peanut Tillman on Instagram: @peanuttillman Topic timeline: 2:22 – The play where Fred suffered his worst career injury 4:25 – The demanding style of coach Tom Coughlin 10:26 – Why Fred believes he’ll eventually get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame 12:42 – How Fred’s career would’ve gone differently if he had a “Hall of Fame” mentality 20:08 – The business decision in trying to tackle Fred Taylor 21:05 – Why Fred would “do numbers” in today’s NFL 23:47 – The specific aspects of the game Fred misses 27:14 – Why Fred hates being called “Fragile Freddy” 28:18 – the moment Fred knew it was time to retire 33:22 – How Fred attacked life after football 41:07 – The fallout that led to the creation of “The Pivot Podcast” 50:10 – Fred’s first splurge purchase when he got the bag 57:30 – Fred’s top-5 running backs of all time 58:50 – Fred’s favorite current running backs 1:01:45 – Fred gets emotional talking about the people who made him the man he is today *NOTE: timecodes are approximate. NFL Players Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2023 • 46min
Strongest Position Groups in Each Division
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks. To start off, the guys look at the Colts philosophy of traits-based scouting when it comes to the draft (6:43). For the rest of the episode, the pair highlight one team in each division which added to an already loaded position group through the draft. See which team and position group the duo picked in the AFC East (23:25), AFC North (28:39), AFC South (30:33), AFC West (32:08), NFC East (35:05), NFC North (36:57), NFC South (39:42), and NFC West (40:57). Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network. NOTE: timecodes approximateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2023 • 42min
El Huddle: Latino Pride at the NFL Draft
Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! This week we're recapping last weeks NFL Draft and going over where our Latin prospects got drafted. We also take a look at Christian Gonzalez and Steve Avila's draft night, the significance of them being selected and why these picks are so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2023 • 26min
Calvin Johnson on battles vs Peanut, the "Calvin Johnson Rule", medical cannabis
EP #25: Peanut and Roman are joined this week by Hall of Fame wide receiver, Calvin Johnson. Calvin starts by revealing his “Welcome To The NFL” moment, and his first impressions of Detroit when he first arrived after he was drafted 2nd overall in 2007 (02:54). Peanut and Calvin then go on to reminisce about all the great battles they had against one another for so many years as NFC North divisional foes (03:42). They also give us the inside story of the controversial no touchdown call that has been dubbed “Calvin Johnson rule” (06:48). With such a storied career and so many highlights, the guys ask Calvin when he knew he could dominate the league (11:27), and he reveals his favorite catch of his nine-year career (12:59). Finally, Calvin enlightens the guys on the work he’s doing now in the medicinal cannabis field and how he’s trying to raise awareness to help current and former players (14:28). The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network in partnership with iHeart Radio. Also watch it on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ikkR2QSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2023 • 57min
Breaking Down Every Team's Draft Class
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks. Throughout the episode, the guys break down every team's draft class in alphabetical order and also pick their favorite players from each draft class. To start off, the pair look at the Cardinals, Falcons, Ravens, Bills, Panthers, Bears, Bengals and Browns' draft classes (2:14). Next, the duo focus on the Cowboys, Broncos, Lions, Packers, Texans, Colts, Jaguars and Chiefs' draft classes (19:37). Then, the pair hit on the Raiders, Chargers, Rams, Dolphins, Vikings, Patriots, Saints and Giants' draft classes (38:12). To wrap up the show, the guys touch on the Jets, Eagles, Steelers, 49ers, Seahawks, Buccaneers, Titans and Commanders' draft classes (47:17). Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network. NOTE: timecodes approximateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2023 • 31min
Full 2023 NFL Draft Recap
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back together to recap all the action from the 2023 NFL Draft in a new episode of Move the Sticks. The guys go through every pick from the first round and give their thoughts. First, they go through picks 1-10 (1:35). Then, the duo hit on picks 11-20 (15:34). To wrap up the show, the pair go through picks 21-31 (23:07). Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network. NOTE: timecodes approximateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 2023 • 37min
2023 NFL Draft Recap - Night Two
Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein recap all the action from the second and third round of the 2023 NFL Draft with commentary from Daniel Jeremiah in a new episode of Move the Sticks. To start off, the guys hit on the two quarterbacks picked on Day 2, as the Titans picked Will Levis in the second round (1:48) and the Lions picked Hendon Hooker in the third round (5:35). After, the group hit on some more notable picks, including the Steelers taking CB Joey Porter Jr. in the second round (13:35). Then, the duo hit on the tight ends picked on Day 2, including the Packers taking two of them (16:10). To wrap up the show, Bucky and Lance discuss which teams were winners on Day 2 (24:02). Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network. NOTE: timecodes approximateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 2023 • 25min
2023 NFL Draft Recap - Night One
Bucky Brooks and Rhett Lewis recap all the action from the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft with commentary from Daniel Jeremiah in a new episode of Move the Sticks. Throughout the show, the pair go through the quarterbacks picked in the first round, biggest surprises, Day 1 winners, and more. Specifically, to start off, the duo hit on the Texans 2nd and 3rd overall picks (1:19), the Bears taking a surprising player with their 10th overall pick (8:57), and the Lions taking a surprise player with their 12th overall pick (9:45). To wrap up the show, the guys look at the best available players heading into Day 2 of the draft (19:42). Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network. NOTE: timecodes approximateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 2023 • 24min
El Huddle: Steve Avila Interview!
Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! This week we're joined by TCU Offensive Lineman draft prospect Steve Avila! We talk about his time at TCU , his experience growing up in a Mexican household, get some hygiene tips and talk about his time leading up to the NFL draft!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2023 • 37min
947. Breaking Down the Top 10 of the 2023 NFL Draft
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks. On this special show, the guys through the top 10 of the 2023 NFL Draft and run through potential options of where a team could go with their pick. First, the pair go through picks 1 through 5 in the draft (2:07). Next, the duo hit on picks 6 through 10 in the draft (17:59). For the rest of the show, the guys discuss the hardest decisions and their takeaways from DJ's top 150 prospects in the draft and Bucky's top 5 prospects by position 3.0 articles (28:08). Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network. NOTE: timecodes approximateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.