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.

4d ago

Who's the No. 1 QB in 2027? The case for Mestemaker, Carr, Mensah, Chambliss & more

Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Bruce Feldman to discuss the top quarterbacks heading into the 2027 NFL Draft and who could be No. 1. Is Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker the clear top QB in the class? What is there to like about Miami’s Darian Mensah and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr? Does Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss have a case? Plus, outlooks on Oregon’s Dante Moore, South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers and Bruce shares what he thinks Arch Manning should do in 2027. DJ also gets Bruce’s thoughts on if Philip Rivers could land the NC State job, the college coach most likely to be hired in the NFL, how we could be undecided on who the top quarterback is until the spring and more. Then, producer Jack Foster gives the Foster Forecast highlighting a few things to watch for in Week 9 and DJ and Jack preview Monday Night Football’s heavyweight battle between the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings, breaking down three keys. Finally, Rhett Lewis joins for the Week 9 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 (1:20) Bruce Feldman joins the show (1:48) What to like about Darian Mensah & CJ Carr (6:04) Comparing Drew Mestemaker vs. the other top QBs (7:01) The interesting case on Drew Mestemaker (13:40) What’s next for Arch Manning? (17:50) LaNorris Sellers’ upside (20:17) What to make of Dante Moore (22:53) No. 1 QB sweepstakes could last a while (24:00) The Trinidad Chambliss case (28:17) The CFB coach most likely to move to NFL (32:13) Could Philip Rivers be the NC State head coach? (41:02) Foster Forecast: What to watch for in Week 9 (41:30) Road favorites to sweep? (42:52) Jonah Coleman breakout loading? (45:54) Packers-Patriots preview (47:50) Is the AFC playoff field set? (49:27) Bills-Vikings preview: 3 things to watch (55:01) Week 9 rookie draft (1:01:43) Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6d ago

Week 8 RECAP! Broncos & Lions get HUGE wins, Steelers & Bucs roll

Daniel Jeremiah gives his full NFL Week 8 reaction sharing his thoughts from every game. DJ first breaks down Bo Nix’s day in his Broncos-Chiefs reaction, discussing what Nix did well in the Broncos’ come from behind win. The Lions won a low-scoring affair over the Vikings giving Minnesota its first loss. Are we witnessing one of the best seasons from a running back of all time given Jahmyr Gibbs’ start? The Buccaneers and Steelers ground game powered both squads to huge divisional wins, and DJ is all about what Pittsburgh is doing right now. Are the Steelers a sure-fire playoff team? The Bills won easily over a quarterback-less Ravens team as Josh Allen turned it ON in the second half. What was different about the Bills’ offense after halftime? Drake Maye and the New England Patriots were also a tale of two halves as it was MVP Maye in the second half in Miami. Plus, DJ shares his thoughts on Trevor Lawrence’s elite trait, Cam Ward’s improved play, how the Cincinnati Bengals are similar to Pac-12 football, the Arizona Cardinals’ epic comeback over the Dallas Cowboys and how there’s still several questions about the Dallas defense, the Commanders’ pass rush, Trent McDuffie’s big day and the New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders’ RB situations. Should the Jets trade Breece Hall? 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 (0:47) Broncos-Chiefs reaction (4:50) Lions-Vikings reaction (9:58) Bills-Ravens reaction (14:03) Steelers-Browns reaction (19:32) Bengals-Titans reaction (25:57) Cardinals-Cowboys reaction (31:31) Buccaneers-Falcons reaction (36:38) Raiders-Jets reaction (43:20) Patriots-Dolphins reaction (45:25) Rams-Chargers reaction (49:05) Jaguars-Colts reaction (52:45) Commanders-Eagles reaction (55:35) Best Watch of Week 8 (58:28) Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29

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
Oct 26

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

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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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Not the same

Oct 31

_J4ssa

I love DJ and his Analysis, he’s incredibly smart and talented but as a long time og MTS pod listener it’s just not the same. I was listening to DJ and Bucky for almost 12 years before the abrupt end. The chemistry they had and the flow they had was special and I don’t think is replicable. I’ve tried to give this pod a chance a few times because of how great MTS has been but what this show is producing isn’t something I want. Wish DJ and Jack the best of luck. If there is ever a reunion pod I will be there.
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.