
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28
37 min

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27
25 min

Move the Sticks is back with analysis from Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein navigate the biggest storylines from the second and third rounds, including the staggering number of tight ends taken after Philadelphia started the avalanche with their pick of Eli Stowers. The duo also covers what the selection of Carson Beck and Drew Allar means for the Cardinals and Steelers, respectively. Plus, Bucky and Lance share prospects that they expect to fly off the board in Day Three. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25
27 min

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft concluded with a flurry of trades, but not before the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams secured their future quarterbacks, the Giants and Jets landed two studs apiece and the Kansas City Chiefs added a pair of standout cogs to their defensive machine. Bucky Brooks and Mike Yam provide instant reaction and analysis to day one of the draft, with particular emphasis on favorite picks, key trades and other draft-day steals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24
27 min

NFL Network's Colleen Wolfe and Charles Davis complement Daniel Jeremiah as he releases his final mock draft on the eve of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, PA. DJ lists off all 32 picks in the first round, with several of his own trade predictions along the way. See (approximate) chapters below: 0:00 - Welcome to Daniel Jeremiah's 2026 NFL Mock Draft2:45 - No. 1 Las Vegas Raiders4:50 - No. 2 New York Jets6:38 - No. 3 Arizona Cardinals (DJ predicts a trade!)8:54 - No. 4 Tennessee Titans11:26 - No. 5 New York Giants13:10 - No. 6 Cleveland Browns13:40 - No. 7 Washington Commanders15:10 - No. 8 New Orleans Saints (TRADE!)18:15 - No. 9 Kansas City Chiefs19:00 - No. 10 New York Giants (via CIN)20:35 - No. 11 Miami Dolphins21:12 - No. 12 Dallas Cowboys21:35 - No. 13 Los Angeles Rams21:55 - No. 14 Baltimore Ravens23:55 - No. 15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TRADE!)25:30 - No. 16 New York Jets26:10 - No. 17 Detroit Lions26:39 - No. 18 Minnesota Vikings26:58 - No. 19 Carolina Panthers27:22 - No. 20 Dallas Cowboys30:15 - No. 21 Pittsburgh Steelers30:54 - No. 22 Los Angeles Chargers31:22 - No. 23 Philadelphia Eagles (TRADE!)31:52 - No. 24 Cleveland Browns32:30 - No. 25 Chicago Bears35:00 - No. 26 Buffalo Bills (Another Trade!)37:52 - No. 27 San Francisco 49ers38:05 - No. 28 Houston Texans38:30 - No. 29 Kansas City Chiefs39:00 - No. 30 Miami Dolphins39:21 - No. 31 New England Patriots39:42 - No. 32 Seattle Seahawks (TRADE!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23
41 min

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal dive into the biggest remaining questions heading into draft week. The guys break down what stands out most in this year’s class, analyze the overall depth, and explore what makes the 2026 draft cycle unique. Then the duo discuss which teams might need to slow down their expectations and which are just one strong draft away from true contention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21
28 min

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein join forces to deliver the final edition of Move the Sticks before the 2026 NFL Draft. The duo discusses the Cincinnati Bengals acquiring DT Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick, and how the Dallas Cowboys might move for optimal positioning in this year's draft. Bucky and Lance also make final judgements on Daniel Jeremiah's final Top 50 Prospects ranking (available on NFL.com), with commentary on players who moved slots since the last iteration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21
24 min

Daniel Jeremiah continues to answer NFL Draft questions from a pool of football reporters from around the country. In part two, DJ touches on topics including KC Concepcion, the New York Giants, the San Francisco 49ers, edge rushers in this draft, prospects from Michigan, Georgia and Oklahoma, Eli Stowers and Keldric Faulk. Find part I of the conference call next on the podcast feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17
27 min

With just days remaining until the 2026 NFL Draft, Move the Sticks' own Daniel Jeremiah fields questions from football reporters from around the country. In part one, topics include the New York Jets potentially trading up in the draft, University of Arizona defensive back prospects, commentary on Jeremiyah Love, Ole Miss prospects and Rueben Bain, draft needs for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders, Indianapolis Colts and more! Find part II of the conference call next on the podcast feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16
31 min

On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal are joined by Mina Kimes to break down their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. From breakout playmakers to under-the-radar gems, the trio talks about the most exciting players rising up the draft boards. They share scouting insights, strengths, and what makes each player intriguing at the next level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14
46 min
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