Packers QB Jordan Love tops list of players who must shine at OTAs, minicamps
Bucky Brooks identifies the NFL players with the most on the line in OTAs and minicamps over the next month. 4 DAYS AGO
Five reasons why first impressions are so important at NFL rookie minicamps
Despite executives and coaches downplaying the importance, first impressions play a big role in how teams view rookies and make plans. MAY 19
NFL schedule release: Five key factors that players and coaches look for
As the 2023 schedule is released, starting with the Chiefs on Sept. 7, Bucky Brooks reveals what's most important to players and coaches. MAY 11
Five teams that must 'win the draft' this weekend
Headed into the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks identifies the five teams with the most on the line this weekend. APRIL 27
The five tasks every team must complete in final days before 2023 NFL Draft
Bucky Brooks reveals what every NFL team is doing in the days before the draft, from staging internal mocks to setting up potential trades. APRIL 21
Bryce Young's game rises above his frame, making him worthy of No. 1 pick
Former NFL scout Bucky Brooks breaks down what makes Alabama QB Bryce Young stand out above some of his bigger draft competition. APRIL 17
Hendon Hooker's draft grades are all over the board. Is he legit or not?
Former NFL scout Bucky Brooks argues that seasoned evaluators have been high on the Vols QB ever since he started torching SEC competition. APRIL 7
Niners all but named Brock Purdy their 2023 starting QB. Is that a good move?
The 49ers appear all-in on Brock Purdy over Trey Lance. Bucky Brooks explains why that exemplifies their "best players play" approach. MARCH 31
C.J. Stroud vs. Bryce Young: Who shined the brightest at his pro day?
Bucky Brooks breaks down the pro days of C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young and makes his pick on which QB he would select at No. 1. MARCH 24
Bears lead list of top five teams winning NFL offseason so far
Bucky Brooks picks five teams winning the offseason, starting with the Bears, who traded the No. 1 draft pick and went big in free agency. MARCH 17
Anthony Richardson tops list of five most intriguing prospects to watch at pro days
Heading into pro days, Bucky Brooks identifies five must-watch prospects after they turned heads and opened eyes at the NFL Combine. MARCH 10
NFLPA report cards show link between player-friendly coaches and winning
The NFLPA released report cards on all 32 NFL teams. One interesting trend: Coaches who respected their players' time and were willing to co... MARCH 3
2023 NFL Combine: What scouts watch for, who to watch this year
Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks breaks down what league execs look for at the combine and offers five prospects to watch this year. FEBRUARY 24
NFL's 5 best 2023 coaching hires: From Sean Payton to Steve Wilks
With the NFL's coaching carousel slowing down, we look at the five best head-coach and coordinator hires of the 2023 cycle. FEBRUARY 17
Mahomes, Hurts were awesome, but Chiefs O-line and scheme stole Super Bowl show
Bucky Brooks breaks down how the Chiefs offensive line and scheme helped them defeat the Eagles, who beat themselves with unforced errors. FEBRUARY 13
Super Bowl keys to victory: What Chiefs, Eagles must do to win
In nearly 30 years around the NFL as a player, scout and analyst, Bucky Brooks has never been more excited about a game than Super Bowl LVII... FEBRUARY 12
Life after Tom Brady: How Bucs will try to replace a legend
The Buccaneers are about to find out what the Patriots discovered the past few seasons: Replacing a legend at quarterback is hard. FEBRUARY 3
Patrick Mahomes is undisputed QB1; Eagles dominate the trenches
Bucky Brooks breaks down everything he liked and didn't like from NFL championship weekend. JANUARY 30
Chiefs beat Bengals in AFC Championship: Social reaction, Kelce's comments
The Chiefs exacted their revenge on the Bengals. Here's how social media reacted to the AFC Championship! JANUARY 30
Lessons NFL team-builders can learn from Eagles, 49ers, Bengals, Chiefs
NFL execs are already looking for strategies they can glean from this year's final four squads. Here's one: Get a QB like Patrick Mahomes. JANUARY 26
Bengals, Chiefs, Eagles and 49ers: Secrets of their playoff success
Bucky Brooks provides insight on Joe Burrow's composure, Andy Reid's savvy, the heart of the Eagles and the game plans of the 49ers. JANUARY 23
Patrick Mahomes headlines Bucky Brooks' Playoff QB Power Rankings
It's no surprise the Chiefs star tops the list. But where do QBs like MVP candidate Jalen Hurts and Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy rank? JANUARY 19
Trevor Lawrence, Daniel Jones emerge; secret of 49ers' success: NFL notes and analysis
Wild-card weekend showed that the Jaguars and Giants have their franchise quarterbacks, and that the Niners may not even need one. JANUARY 16
Giants make noise in Bucky Brooks' playoff power rankings
While the 49ers remain perched atop the rankings, the Giants might be a force to be reckoned with in the NFC after downing the Vikings. JANUARY 16