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 cover in the first half of this edition of Move the Sticks. Afterward, the MTS duo goes deep into tight end trends at the NFL level, highlighting teams that are going heavy in their personnel, including the Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears.

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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 Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts in 2026.

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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 Cowboys, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more!

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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' draft class, one that he finds full of "exceptions." Lastly, Bucky shares a few of his favorite player-team fits, including Miami Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez, Dallas Cowboys S Caleb Downs and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Drew Allar.

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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 larger NFL QB market, where a shortage of starter-level talent has driven QB value to an unsustainable high.

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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 Ravens? 

Fmr NFL player Bucky Brooks looks back at the Draft and the teams that 'won' or were questioned. How should the Chiefs handle the return of Patrick Mahomes with their issues on the offensive line. Bobby asks about the practices of 'consistent' organizations.  Bucky talks about the rookies he expects to succeed early with their new teams.  How can Dak Prescott and the Cowboys improve this season? As an UNC alum, Bucky talks about what's next for Bill Belichick's Tar Heels.   

Wrapping up, Matt is wondering who will be the Browns' starting QB with their roster.  Plus, where do you think Anthony Richardson will play?

Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network 

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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 Sticks duo covers every new player ready to contribute to your favorite team!

0:00 - Welcome to Move the Sticks

1:40 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

7:15 - Baltimore Ravens

13:55 - Cleveland Browns

19:10 - Las Vegas Raiders

22:25 - Kansas City Chiefs

30:30 - New York Jets

34:56 - New York Giants

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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 NFL Draft, where draft runs at wide receiver and tight end were influenced by this scouting phenomenon.

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal review the most interesting outcomes of last week's NFL draft. The guys discuss the Rams drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round, Rueben Bain Jr. going to Tampa Bay, how soon Fernando Mendoza will start for the Raiders, and much more! Tune in to find out what DJ and Gregg predict for this draft class going into the 2026 season. 

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks reconvene for a post mortem following the 2026 NFL Draft. After a discussion about the difference between scouts and decision makers at the NFL level, the Move the Sticks duo shares its favorite picks from the first round. From the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Rueben Bain Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers' Max Iheanachor, DJ and Bucky provide in-depth commentary and analysis on these new NFL stars.

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