Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah

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'Move the Sticks' is for the curious football fan — player evaluation, team building, and conversations with the people doing the work.

13h ago

Joe Schoen discusses the NEW & IMPROVED era of Giants football

Daniel Jeremiah is joined by New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen to discuss the new era of Giants football. Schoen shares what working with John Harbaugh has been like and the process of building a team with the legendary coach. Schoen also breaks down the Giants’ decision to trade for JJ McCarthy and the impact JJ has made so far. Plus, Schoen goes through the reasoning behind targeting Isaiah Likely, the gameplan with Arvell Reese, the energy sources on the team and advice Joe would give his younger self. Producer Jack Foster also gives his Foster Forecast: Five things to watch for in Week 8 - including three trades that would be a lot of fun to see happen. DJ and Jack also preview Monday Night Football’s matchup between the Bears and Seahawks, laying out three things to keep an eye on. Finally, Rhett Lewis joins for the Week 8 Rookie Draft. Approx. Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:16) Joe Schoen joins the show (1:23) Working with John Harbaugh (3:51) What went into making THIS roster (5:47) Why JJ McCarthy made sense (11:13) Isaiah Likely’s impactful fit (13:02) The gameplan with Arvell Reese (16:26) Energy sources on the Giants roster (17:51) Joe’s advice for his former self (19:44) Giants to follow Knicks formula? (21:13) Thanks to Joe Schoen (21:50) Falcons-Bucs preview (24:50) Vikings-Lions preview (27:27) Browns-Steelers preview (30:34) Chiefs-Broncos preview (33:17) 3 trades on the wishlist (40:25) MNF preview: 3 things to watch in Bears-Seahawks (43:47) Week 8 Rookie Draft (52:23) Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3d ago

Week 7 Breakdown: J.J. McCarthy the Real Deal? Plus Seahawks Dominate, 49ers Suffer First Loss

Daniel Jeremiah breaks down every game from NFL Week 7 Sunday, offering his thoughts on the biggest storylines from every game. JJ McCarthy was great in a win for the New York Giants over the Houston Texans. What does that mean for his future? The Seahawks crushed the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Does it say more about KC or Seattle? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shockingly destroyed the Carolina Panthers. How did it happen? Plus, the Atlanta Falcons handed the 49ers their first loss, the Broncos offense took a step in the right direction, Jared Goff continues to play elite football, the Miami Dolphins surprisingly hung four touchdowns on the Jets, the Rams bounced back very nicely and more. Specifically, DJ takes a look at performances from the Seahawks defensive line, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, JJ McCarthy, Jessie Bates III, Bo Nix, Blake Cashman, Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, Bucky Irving, Payton Wilson, Ollie Gordon II and KC Concepcion. Approx. Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:02) Seahawks-Chiefs reaction (7:50) Lions-Packers reaction (11:31) Falcons-49ers reaction (15:26) Bengals-Ravens reaction (18:54) Rams-Raiders reaction (25:16) Giants-Texans reaction (32:03) Vikings-Colts reaction (36:57) Buccaneers-Panthers reaction (39:11) Steelers-Saints reaction (42:46) Broncos-Cardinals reaction (46:07) Browns-Titans reaction (50:43) Dolphins-Jets reaction (55:50) Best Watch of the Week: JJ McCarthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 22

Top 5 SURPRISES & ADDITIONS Through First Six Weeks

Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Brian Baldinger to discuss the top 5 surprises and additions through six weeks of the NFL season. What exactly went wrong for the Los Angeles Chargers? Who saw the Los Angeles Rams being 2-4? Why is the Houston Texans defense not a dominant unit? And the Browns and 49ers being THIS good is certainly surprising. Plus, what has made Klint Kubiak so impactful to the Las Vegas Raiders, how Mike Evans has changed the game for the San Francisco 49ers, what’s made rookie defenders Arvell Reese, David Bailey and Sonny Styles pop a third of the way through the season, and Isaiah Likely has been dominant for the Giants! And of course, Kenneth Walker III has to be number 1. Producer Jack Foster also gives his Foster Forecast looking at five big storylines entering Week 7 and Rhett Lewis joins for this week’s Rookie Draft. Move the Sticks drops on NFL on ESPN YouTube on Mondays and Thursdays. Follow @movethesticks on all social platforms to stay up to date on all things podcast content.Approx. TIMECODES: (0:00) Intro (0:58) Brian Baldinger joins the show (1:18) 5 biggest SURPRISES: 4-2 Browns (4:06) 5 biggest SURPRISES: 6-0 49ers (7:13) 5 biggest SURPRISES: 2-4 Rams (10:03) 5 biggest SURPRISES: 2-4 Texans (13:00) 5 biggest SURPRISES: 0-6 Chargers (17:28) 5 biggest ADDITIONS: Klint Kubiak (19:28) 5 biggest ADDITIONS: Isaiah Likely (20:45) 5 biggest ADDITIONS: Rookie defenders (22:31) 5 biggest ADDITIONS: Mike Evans (25:20) 5 biggest ADDITIONS: Kenneth Walker III (28:11) Other notable additions (30:28) Other surprises (32:22) Fight story on Baldy’s brother (34:54) Foster Forecast: Five things to watch for Week 7 (35:05) Will Maxx Crosby get after Stafford? (36:35) Who prevails in Bengals-Ravens? (39:07) Is this the Vikings offense coming out party? (41:01) Will this be the 49ers first loss? (43:13) Kenneth Walker III to torch Seattle? (45:17) 3 things to watch in Eagles-Cowboys (49:20) Week 7 Rookie Draft (55:40) Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 19

Week 6 REACTION! Texans, Browns, Bears win big ones + Rams, Cowboys fall flat

Daniel Jeremiah breaks down all the action from NFL Week 6 Sunday. DJ first reacts to the news out of Indianapolis that Chris Ballard has been fired by the Colts, and that Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is out for the season. DJ then takes a look CJ Stroud's big day in a win over the Jaguars and what that means for the Jaguars, big days from Caleb Williams and Carson Schwesinger as well as the issues surrounding the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys. Additionally, DJ breaks down film from Caleb Lomu, Germie Bernard, Chuba Hubbard, Tre Tucker, Xavier Worthy, Jeffery Simmons and JJ MCCARTHY! Why he needs to be the Giants QB moving forward. Lastly, DJ gives his BEST WATCH OF THE WEEK. Approx. Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (0:40) Chris Ballard firing reaction (4:36) What will the Eagles do without Jalen Hurts? (7:49) Texans-Jaguars reaction (12:02) Cardinals-Rams reaction (16:15) Bears-Falcons reaction (20:04) Packers-Cowboys reaction (23:48) Bills-Raiders reaction (28:29) Steelers-Buccaneers reaction (33:14) Browns-Ravens reaction (36:09) Panthers-Eagles reaction (40:03) Chiefs-Chargers reaction (46:11) Patriots-Jets reaction (49:04) Titans-Colts reaction (51:58) Saints-Giants reaction (56:08) Best Watch of the Week 6: Budda Baker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 15

The Key to Building a Great Defense with Jim Schwartz

Daniel Jeremiah is joined by former NFL head coach and longtime defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to discuss modern defenses and the trick to making them work. Schwartz divulges his secrets on how to properly build a defense in today’s day and age and which position is MOST important to have as the foundation. Plus, Schwartz details how defenses should be countering heavy personnel and how he was able to do that when on the sidelines. DJ also asks Jim to share his best stories on Calvin Johnson, Jevon Kearse, Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett, along with getting Jim to reveal his comeback plans. Plus, producer Jack Foster gives his Foster Forecast outlining five things to watch for in Week 6. Is Steelers-Buccaneers a must-win for Pittsburgh? Can Carolina pick up the impressive win on the road? Which offense prevails between the Packers and Cowboys? Will the Raiders have success against the Bills offensive line? And why Jaguars-Texans is the game of the week. Finally, Rhett Lewis joins for the Week 6 rookie draft. (0:00) Intro (1:56) Jim Schwartz joins the show (2:20) What sample sizes are important (4:12) How Jim is spending his year off (6:27) The counter punch to heavy personnel (13:25) Read fronts vs attack fronts (17:10) The most important piece to a defense (21:39) Jim’s Jevon Kearse experience (24:20) Why Calvin Johnson is one of a kind (29:00) Where Matthew Stafford ranks (34:21) Is Myles Garrett the best player Jim has coached? (37:50) Jim Schwartz comeback loading? (40:36) 5 things to watch for Week 6 (41:04) Must win for the Steelers? (42:03) Maxx Crosby to dominate Bills? (43:36) Can Panthers make a statement in Philly? (46:14) Which offense prevails in DAL-GB? (47:57) Jaguars-Texans has major implications (50:10) MNF spotlight: Commanders-49ers (56:27) Week 6 Rookie Draft (1:02:09) Subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 12

Week 5 RECAP! 49ers Stay Perfect + Patriots, Packers Offenses SHINE

Daniel Jeremiah breaks down every game from NFL Week 5 Sunday offering his biggest takeaways from the results around the league. First, the 49ers got a HUGE road win at Seattle. DJ takes a look at Mike Evans' dominant showing while also discussing Gracen Halton's impact on the San Francisco D-line, as the rookie made arguably the play of the game in the win. Plus, the Patriots and Packers offenses lit up the Raiders and Bears, with both offering their best performances of the season after some lackluster efforts earlier in the year. The Ravens got a big win on Sunday Night Football thanks to some Tyler Huntley heroics, and DJ took a look at a Baltimore edge rusher that probably isn't getting talked about enough. The Lions offense flexed its muscle on the road in Arizona and the defense played surprisingly well. Does that say more about Detroit or the Cardinals? The Vikings remain perfect and the offense looked better this week! DJ breaks down how Kevin O'Connell is learning how to use Kyler Murray before getting into the great tape from David Bailey, Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles as the three Top 10 picks continue to deliver on a weekly basis. Finally, some notes on the Bengals offense and Jordan Battle's 2 interception performance and Will Anderson Jr.'s continued dominance as he strengthens his DPOY case. Approx Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:05) 49ers-Seahawks reaction (6:41) Patriots-Raiders reaction (10:37) Ravens-Falcons reaction (14:07) Packers-Bears reaction (17:30) Lions-Cardinals reaction (20:17) Jaguars-Eagles reaction (23:30) Vikings-Saints reaction (26:50) Steelers-Colts reaction (32:15) Broncos-Chargers reaction (36:53) Jets-Browns reaction (40:50) Giants-Commanders reaction (45:20) Bengals-Dolphins reaction (48:05) Texans-Titans reaction (51:40) Week 5 recap (53:13) Marvin Harrison Jr. trade reaction (55:05) Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 8

49ers, Chiefs & Vikings' Upside + Reason for Chargers, Texans Optimism w/ Tom Telesco

Daniel Jeremiah is joined by former Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders GM Tom Telesco to do a deep dive on the 4-0 and 0-4 teams. How sustainable are the starts for the Minnesota Vikings & San Francisco 49ers? What’s different about the Kansas City Chiefs this year? Plus the path to getting the Los Angeles Chargers back on track might be simpler than it seems. And what has plagued the Texans and Buccaneers? DJ and Tom share why teams with playoff aspirations have gotten off to such a poor start. Tom also breaks down how significant Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion have been for the Cleveland Browns and how there's a bright future ahead. Plus, the guys look at Michael Penix Jr.'s past performances and look at how Penix has been able to play so well. Then, producer Jack Foster gives his Week 5 Foster Forecast, looking at the top storylines in Bills-Rams, 49ers-Seahawks, Raiders-Patriots, Falcons-Ravens and Vikings-Saints. Lastly, Rhett Lewis joins for the Week 5 rookie draft. Big things in store for Cincinnati WR Dohnte Meyers and Washington Commanders WR Antonio Williams this week? Approx. Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:13) Tom Telesco joins the show (2:26) How the Chiefs have gotten off to a 4-0 start (7:10) Buying or selling the Vikings? (9:12) Is the 49ers start sustainable? (15:26) Looking at the 0-4s (16:00) Reasons to be optimistic about the Chargers (18:37) What has plagued the Texans (21:11) Any hope for the Buccaneers? (23:51) What Tom has seen from Michael Penix Jr. (26:46) How Denzel Boston-KC Concepcion is a great combo (29:47) Could good head coaches start getting fired? (36:30) Can the Vikings offense have success vs Saints? (38:58) Will Kirk Cousins keep it up against pressure? (41:17) Will Jesse Minter have a plan for the Falcons’ offense? (44:37) Can the Bills’ OL be better? (47:13) Will Kyle Shanahan’s plan vs. Mike Macdonald change? (50:46) Week 5 Rookie Draft (57:53) Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 5

Week 4 REACTION! Cowboys' big win, Drake Maye is BACK + Chiefs BEST team in NFL?

Daniel Jeremiah breaks down all the games from NFL Week 4 Sunday, sharing his biggest takeaways from each result. CeeDee Lamb torched the Texans and that's now twice an offense has had its way with Houston. DJ gives Lamb his due but also what are we to make of the Texans defense? The Chiefs improved to 4-0 and Kenneth Walker is continuing his unreal start. Are the Chiefs the BEST team in the NFL? The 49ers picked up a gritty win when it wasn't easy against Denver, the Jags continue to play winning football and the Rams came back against a struggling Eagles offense. DJ takes a closer look at George Kittle, Brenton Strange and Tee Higgins, the Eagles' 3rd down woes and Puka Nacua from some of the leagues' most important results. Plus, DJ breaks down how Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan torched the Lions, the Chargers' struggles in a loss to the Seahawks along with wins from the Colts, Bears, Giants, Ravens, Vikings and Packers. Approx. Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:11) Cowboys-Texans reaction (5:05) Patriots-Bills reaction (8:56) Chiefs-Raiders reaction (13:05) 49ers-Broncos reaction (15:50) Rams-Eagles reaction (22:20) Jaguars-Bengals reaction (27:38) Panthers-Lions reaction (30:59) Seahawks-Chargers reaction (35:27) Colts-Commanders reaction (38:47) Giants-Cardinals reaction (41:55) Bears-Jets reaction (44:58) Vikings-Dolphins reaction (48:03) Ravens-Titans reaction (51:02) Packers-Buccaneers reaction (53:59) A look across the NFL (58:18) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Introducing 'Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah'

'Move the Sticks' is for the curious football fan — player evaluation, team building, and conversations with the people doing the work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DJ rocks!

Oct 22

run DRF

DJ continues his great work in this new rendition of the Move the Sticks pod. Game reviews, scouting reports, interviews, and weekly additions and entertainment from Rhett Lewis and Jack Foster. Easy listen and great content! Can’t wait for draft season 2027 and get all my information and analysis right here!
DJ is great, but…

Oct 12

thahn812

Loved the MTS pod with DJ and Bucky. The newly produced show is nice but very average. With so many podcasts out there with similar content, this show gets lost in the herd to me.
DJ is back!

Sep 24

Jolttim

I’ve been a loyal listener of MTS since it started over 10 years ago. Who knows how many thousands of hours that’s been. DJ has such a sound and seasoned football mind that to me is the best in the NFL. His scouting background and applying it to the NFL in a real life way is great. You can tell he is plugged into real sources. He uses metaphors and stories well (prob like his Dad ;-). Only miss is that Bucky not on the show. I’m sure there are good reasons, but those are big shoes to fill as that combo was HOF.
So Glad you are Back!

Sep 14

Robert Henry Holtz

Love the show, no need to do the rookie draft!! Other than that perfect show!