Recruiting process, building culture amid roster turnover, & coaching to player strengths with USC’s Eric Musselman
On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are joined by USC men's basketball head coach Eric Musselman. The trio explores the crossover between football and basketball, diving into concepts like spatial awareness — is it innate or can it be developed? They explore the challenges of building a strong locker room culture in the age of the transfer portal, how Musselman and his staff approach high school recruiting, and the specific traits they prioritize in a point guard. Plus, Musselman opens up about his journey to becoming a head coach, and offers valuable advice to new coaches on the importance of veteran mentorship and experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Juni 49min
What Makes a Great Leader: The Power of Asking the Right Questions
On this episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah is joined by 3-time bestselling author, speaker, and host, Ken Coleman. Known for his ability to draw out powerful insights from some of the biggest names in business, politics, and sports, Ken shares his perspective on what defines great leadership, and how asking the right questions can unlock deeper understanding, trust, and performance. DJ and Ken explore the intersection of elite leadership in the sports world and the corporate space, and what it takes to not just lead, but inspire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Juni 42min
Building Team Camaraderie, Advanced Scouting Innovations & Top YAC Targets
On this episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks kick things off by diving into the importance of culture building during the offseason. Bucky shares insight on the Jaguars’ approach, highlighting how their competitive, team-oriented workouts are helping build chemistry while keeping the game fun. The guys discuss how crucial it is to strike the right balance between structure and enjoyment to foster real buy-in from players at the NFL level. Next, DJ and Bucky examine the growing role of technology in scouting. They break down how advanced tools are streamlining the scouting process and helping teams create more efficient, detailed player evaluations. To wrap things up, the duo shifts their focus to the league’s most quarterback-friendly pass catchers. They go through the wide receivers and tight ends who led the league in yards after catch and unpack what makes them so effective with the ball in their hands. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Maj 30min
How the Jags Will Use Travis Hunter + 5 Football Lessons from 'Together We Roared'
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down how the Jaguars plan to unlock Travis Hunter’s unique skill set. Plus, DJ shares five powerful takeaways from the book Together We Roared—lessons that resonate far beyond the page and onto the football field. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Maj 30min
Flag Football Dream Team Draft
On the latest Move the Sticks episode, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks react to the NFL owners voting to allow players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics for flag football. The guys each draft their dream team roster and Bucky explains the type of players best suited for the flag football format and how it differs from traditional football. Later, DJ and Bucky honor the late Jim Irsay and DJ shares a memorable story about his time around the longtime Colts owner. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Maj 32min
Nick Sirianni’s Extension, Brock Purdy’s Big Deal + Is J.J. McCarthy the NFL's biggest wild card in 2025?
On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks dive into the latest news around contract extensions in the NFL. The guys start with the Eagles locking in head coach Nick Sirianni to a multi-year extension, breaking down what makes his coaching style work and how Philly stacks up in a competitive NFC East coming off their Super Bowl run. Next, the conversation shifts to the 49ers, where Brock Purdy just signed a five-year, $265 million extension. DJ and Bucky examine how Purdy fits Kyle Shanahan’s system and apply a scouting-grade scale to evaluate his game and long-term value. To close it out, the guys debate whether J.J. McCarthy is the league’s biggest wild card in 2025. Tune in for all this and more on Move the Sticks. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Maj 36min
NFL Schedule Release Reaction
On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Bucky Brooks and Rhett Lewis react to the NFL's 2025 schedule release. The guys look at what’s ahead for the rookie quarterbacks, breaking down their matchups, schedule strength, and when they might take over as starters. They also go through the international games, plus the Thanksgiving and Christmas Day slates. Later, they share their favorite team schedule release videos and pick which social teams nailed it this year. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Maj 26min
Reaction to Steelers trading George Pickens to Cowboys + Draft Grades Based on DJ’s Top 150
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks kick off the latest episode of Move the Sticks by breaking down the Cowboys’ trade for wide receiver George Pickens. The guys dive into how Pickens fits alongside CeeDee Lamb and what this move means for the Cowboys' offense heading into the season. They also discuss how Dallas stacks up in the NFC following their offseason additions. Later in the show, DJ and Bucky use DJ’s Top 150 prospect rankings to grade how each team performed in the draft, assigning point values to picks based on their rankings. Find out which teams came out on top, plus get their picks for the best value selections from each round of the draft. Move the Sticks is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Maj 36min
