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.

  1. 3h ago

    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

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

  2. 4d ago

    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

    The Key to Building a Great Defense with Jim Schwartz

  3. 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

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

  4. 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

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

  5. 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

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

  6. Oct 1

    Philip Rivers On How QB Play Has Changed & Head Coach Interview Preparation

    Daniel Jeremiah is joined by legendary NFL QB Philip Rivers to discuss how QB play has changed over the years, a behind-the-curtain look at Rivers interviewing for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job, when Rivers knew Sam Darnold and Josh Allen could be good in the NFL and more. Plus, Rivers goes into detail on coaching high school and how it could help him prepare for potentially taking an NFL job. Rivers also shares the toughest players he had to play against, experience playing with LaDanian Tomlinson, his pre-snap tendencies as a player and the benefits of sitting to start a career as a QB. Plus, Rhett Lewis joins for the Week 4 rookie draft and producer Jack Foster gives his Foster Forecast: Five things to watch for in Week 4. Can Drake Maye turn things around against the Bills? How should the Texans’ offense try to attack the Cowboys? Can the Raiders defense keep it up? What gives in the Jaguars-Bengals game? And can Brock Purdy’s electric start continue against a great Denver front? Move the Sticks drops on NFL on ESPN YouTube on Mondays and Thursdays. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow @movethesticks on all social platforms to stay up to date on all things podcast content. Approx. Timecodes (0:00) Intro (1:26) Philip Rivers joins the show (2:30) How Philip has grown as a coach (6:02) What’s different about QB play now (9:03) The benefit of sitting to start a career (9:54) When Philip knew Sam Darnold & Josh Allen could be good (12:10) The process interviewing to be the Bills HC (15:08) How coaching HS could help prepare for coaching in NFL (16:33) Philip’s toughest players to play against (18:35) Philip’s pre-snap tendencies (19:56) Experience playing with LaDanian Tomlinson (21:15) Go Padres (22:13) Week 4 Rookie Draft with Rhett Lewis (31:54) Can Drake Maye turn things around? (35:06) How should the Texans offense attack the Cowboys? (37:28) Can the Raiders defense keep it up? (41:54) Was CIN’s defensive performance in Wk 2 fool’s gold? (44:02) Will Purdy’s hot start continue vs. DEN? (48:12) Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Philip Rivers On How QB Play Has Changed & Head Coach Interview Preparation

  7. Sep 28

    Week 3 REACTION! Broncos & Ravens win THRILLERS, Drake Maye's woes + Raiders 3-0!

    Daniel Jeremiah reacts to every game from the NFL Week 3 Sunday slate. DJ shares his thoughts on the Raiders’ 3-0 start, the Steelers’ big day offensively, Drake Maye’s struggles, the Ravens and Broncos thrilling wins, the Commanders upset over Seahawks and more. Plus, Mason Graham is emerging as a dominant force on the Browns defense, Sonny Styles had a big day, and how about the tight ends! Giving George Kittle, Brock Bowers, Harold Fannin Jr., Darnell Washington, Tyler Warren and plenty more their flowers after bid days. Additionally, DJ addresses the Chargers’ improbable loss, Jahmyr Gibbs’ continued excellence, Will Anderson Jr.’s dominance, Kyler Murray and more. TIMECODES: (0:00) Intro (1:15) Broncos-Rams reaction (4:45) Ravens-Cowboys reaction (10:01) Raiders-Saints reaction (14:33) Jaguars-Patriots reaction (19:10) Steelers-Bengals reaction (23:23) Colts-Texans reaction (26:32) Commanders-Seahawks reaction (30:37) Bills-Chargers reaction (35:40) Browns-Panthers reaction (41:32) 49ers-Cardinals reaction (44:20) Vikings-Buccaneers reaction (48:08) Lions-Jets reaction (50:42) Chiefs-Dolphins reaction (53:08) Giants-Titans reaction (55:12) Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Week 3 REACTION! Broncos & Ravens win THRILLERS, Drake Maye's woes + Raiders 3-0!

  8. Sep 24

    How 13 Personnel is Taking Over the NFL w/ Dan Orlovsky + 2027 RB Class Breakdown

    Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Dan Orlovsky to discuss the most significant trends from NFL Week 2. DJ and Dan discuss how this season is proving how underrated the 2025 Seattle Seahawks were before breaking down the loaded NFC West. Dan gives Brock Purdy his flowers and weighs in on how he thinks that division will finish this season. Plus, DJ and Dan dive deep into the 13 personnel package that is dominating the league right now and why that is. Also, fullbacks are making a comeback! Looking at why and how 13 and 21 personnel came to be and what makes it so powerful. Lastly, DJ gets Dan's thoughts on why backup QBs are so important in modern NFL and which team is the most ready to bring in a young QB in 2027. Rhett Lewis then joins for the Week 3 Rookie Draft, and producer Jack Foster gives his weekly Foster Forecast: 5 things to watch ahead of this weekend's games. DJ finishes the show by looking at the top 5 running back prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft and reveals his favorite. Approx. TIMECODES: (0:00) Intro (1:20) Dan Orlovsky joins the show (1:40) Did we underappreciate Seattle last year? (5:35) What’s stood out in the NFC West (11:45) 13 Personnel deep dive (16:47) The resurgence of 21 personnel (18:28) Backup QBs are as important as ever (22:41) Which team is most ready to draft a QB (26:29) Week 3 Rookie Draft w/ Rhett Lewis (35:40) Foster Forecast: 5 things to watch in Week 3 (46:00) CFB RB prospect breakdowns (52:41) Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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.

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  • Channel
    ESPN
  • Creator
    ESPN, Omaha Productions, Daniel Jeremiah
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
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