
The Bucky Brooks Show
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Bucky Brooks provides the latest insights on the league, featuring expert opinions, guest appearances, and comprehensive NFL Draft coverage.
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Bucky Brooks provides the latest insights on the league, featuring expert opinions, guest appearances, and comprehensive NFL Draft coverage.
Language:
English
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https://bleav.com/
Episodes
Luke Easterling Joins To Talk QBs: Ward's Ceiling, Shedeur's Poise, Milroe's Athleticism
4/3/2025
Bucky Brooks is joined by Luke Easterling from Athlon Sports to breakdown the top QB prospects in the upcoming draft. The two discuss Cam Ward's high ceiling and overall ability, Shedeur Sanders' incredible poise and intangibles, and Jalen Milroe's game-breaking abilities. Luke also gives his takes on the rest of the QB class and what teams should be looking for in a quarterback prospect.
Duration:00:26:40
Do The Browns Need A QB At #2? Plus A Jalen Milroe Prospect Breakdown
4/1/2025
On this episode of The Bucky Brooks Show, Bucky debates on whether or not the Browns need to take a QB with the 2nd overall pick. With the assumption that Cam Ward is gone, do they risk take Shedeur Sanders or take the best player available and then look later for a QB? And speaking of mid round QBs, Bucky discusses what he calls the most intriguing QB in the class; Jalen Milroe. Later on Bucky discusses the viral news about WR Tetairoa McMillan and the rise of Omarion Hampton.
Duration:00:28:19
Have the New York Giants opened doors for other teams in the 2025 NFL Draft?
3/26/2025
Welcome to The Bucky Brooks Show! A lot is happening around the league leading up the highly anticipated 2025 NFL Draft. Not only are the players preparing to get drafted, but teams are making moves in anticipation for their new rookies.
What options opened up for the New York Giants after signing 2 QB's? Bucky takes you through Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen's head before a very important draft for the New York Giants franchise.
Are the Patriots creating something special? Stefon Diggs joins Drake Maye in New England for a highly anticipated season with the youngster at QB.
Speaking of youngsters, will the Vikings roll with their future QB, J.J. McCarthy? Bucky explains why he thinks going with the National Championship QB is the right move in Minnesota next season.
And, looking ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, is there a definitive choice for the Titans at #1? Bucky Brooks has all of that for you and MORE on this episode of The Bucky Brooks Show!
1:27 What the giants are getting with Russell Wilson?
8:47 How will Stefon Diggs help Drake Maye?
12:40 Is Cam Ward the No.1 pick?
17:12 Is J.J. McCarthy ready to start for the Vikings?
Duration:00:22:44
Where should Aaron Rodgers go? The Bengals making moves, and Is Cam Ward deserving of all the hype?
3/17/2025
Welcome to The Bucky Brooks Show! The Bengals look like their following an old blueprint that was successful at winning a Super Bowl. Bucky Brooks dives deep into the Chase and Higgins contract extensions and how that can lead the Bengals to success.
There is a new highest payed cornerback in the NFL, and he goes by the name of Derek Stingley Jr.. Does this contract positively or negatively effect the Texans' future?
One of the biggest discussions of the 2025 NFL offseason... Where will Aaron Rodgers go, if anywhere? Bucky explains why a specific AFC team should invest in Rodgers at this stage of his career. Does Aaron Rodgers still move the needle for teams in this new era of football?
AND, is the projected #1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft deserving all the hype? All of that and more on this episode of The Bucky Brooks Show!
2:50 Cincy following the Colts’ blueprint
9:00 Derek Stingley sets the CB market
13:00 Why Aaron Rodgers to this AFC team makes sense
18:30 Why is the league buzzing on Cam Ward?
Duration:00:23:12
Will Justin Fields will be a superstar in New York? + Five perfect Free Agent marriages
3/14/2025
Welcome to The Bucky Brooks Show! In this Episode, Bucky highlights his favorite pick up from free agency which will change the momentum of a franchise.
Also, five perfect Free Agent marriages from this years free agency frenzy. Which five players made a perfect fit for their new team during the free agency period? Find out on this episode of The Bucky Brooks Show!
1:30 Justin Fields in New York with the Jets
12:20 Five Perfect Free Agency Marriages
Duration:00:21:26
*BONUS EPISODE* Draft Special with Joe DeLeone
3/13/2025
Bucky Brooks joins Joe DeLeone for a live draft special. The two discuss all of the recent news leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft. Are the Titans hinting at drafting Abdul Carter with the first overall pick? Or are they going to look to trade back for more assets?
Will the Cleveland Browns draft a QB in the #2 spot after trading away Dorian Thompson-Robinson? All of that and more on this live draft special with Joe DeLeone and Bucky Brooks.
You can find live draft coverage on the Bleav YouTube channel Tuesday's and Thursday's at noon EST.
Duration:00:25:00
QB's of the 2025 NFL Draft: Sanders, Ward, Dart, and Milroe
3/6/2025
Welcome to the The Bucky Brooks Show! College Football Analyst and Cohost of PFF’s College Football Show, Max Chadwick joins to talk about the QB options in this year's NFL Draft? Which QB will go first, Cam Ward, or Shedeur Sanders? And is there a definitive 3rd option in this years' QB class?
Bucky and Max chat about a boom or bust quarterback that a team might need in this draft. Who are the sleepers in this years QB class? Bucky Brooks and Max Chadwick have it all on this episode of The Bucky Brooks Show.
00:00 Introduction
03:15 Cam Ward v.s. Shedeur Sanders
13:55 Who is QB 3?
18:47 The Jalen Milroe project
24:11 Boom or Bust?
Duration:00:34:24
The latest from the 2025 NFL combine: Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward? What is Abdul Carter's status?
2/28/2025
Welcome to the Bucky Brooks Show! This week, Bucky has boots on ground in Indianapolis for the 2025 NFL Combine. Who are some prospects to keep an eye out for this year? Bucky has you covered during combine week.
There are trade and contract rumors all around the NFL including high end QB's and WR's. Bucky Brooks takes you through the top news in the NFL and what could potential be happening in the coming days.
01:40 Combine Introduction
03:44 Matthew Stafford
06:52 Deebo Samuel
10:30 Sam Darnold
12:12 Abdul Carter
13:20 QB’s in the NFL draft
19:00 More on the 2025 NFL Combine
Duration:00:26:23
2025 NFL Draft: Top 5 players from each defensive skill position
2/25/2025
Welcome to The Bucky Brooks Show! The NFL Combine is around the corner, so Bucky Brooks takes you through his five best players from the top offensive skill positions. Who are the best defensive ends, tackles, backs, edge rushers, and linebackers in Bucky's eyes? Listen in to find out!
DE's 2:09
EDGE's 6:10
DT's 11:48
LB's 14:20
DB's 17:55
Duration:00:25:06
2025 NFL Draft: Top 5 players from each offensive skill position
2/24/2025
Welcome to The Bucky Brooks Show! The NFL Combine is around the corner, so Bucky Brooks takes you through his five best players from the top offensive skill positions. Who are the best quarterbacks, running backs, tackles, and tight ends in Bucky's eyes? Listen in to find out!
QB's 2:18
RB's 9:10
WR's 13:07
TE's 16:17
O-Line 20:06
Duration:00:25:05
How were the Eagles able to dominate the Chiefs? Is there a new Dynasty coming in the NFL?
2/10/2025
Welcome to The Bucky Brooks Show! The 2024 NFL season is over after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
The Eagles got whatever they wanted on the field against a well coached and experienced Chiefs defense. What was the secret sauce the Eagles used to beat the Chiefs? Bucky Brooks takes you through the key moments from Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
Is this the end of the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty? Listen to hear what Bucky Brooks thinks on this episode of The Bucky Brooks Show!
Duration:00:34:05
Who is the X-Factor on each team for Super Bowl LIX? and was there a NFL MVP snub?
2/7/2025
Welcome to The Bucky Brooks Show! The big game is almost here so it's time to break it down. Which player will need to step up for the Eagles and the Chiefs? Listen in to who Bucky Brooks thinks can take over Super Bowl LIX!
Bucky also dissects the NFL Honors results. Was there someone snubbed out of the NFL MVP? All of that and more on this episode of The Bucky Brooks Show!
Duration:00:27:08
Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp on the trading block, Shedeur Sanders compared to Joe Burrow, and a new NFL G.O.A.T?
2/4/2025
Welcome back to The Bucky Brooks Show! In this episope, Bucky discusses which teams should be targeting Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp. How likely is it for Shedeur Sanders to be drafted by the Titans? and is it almost time to crown a new NFL G.O.A.T? All of that and more including fun Super Bowl props on this edition of The Bucky Brooks Show.
Duration:00:31:36
Saquon Barkley is bringing a new meaning to the RB position; w/ guest Jonathan Stewart
1/27/2025
Welcome to The Bucky Brooks Show! Today's guest is former NFL RB, host of Bleav in Oregon, and Bleav in Panthers, Jonathan Stewart.
Bucky and Jstew chop it up with NFL Championship weekend in the rear view mirror looking ahead to Super Bowl LIX.
It's a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Will the Chiefs beat the Eagles again to become the first NFL franchise to three-peat? Or will the Eagles win their second Super Bowl in franchise history? Hear what Bucky Brooks and Jonathan Stewart have to say about this compelling Super Bowl rematching on this episode of The Bucky Brooks Show!
Duration:00:33:46
Trent Baalke OUT Liam Coen IN plus Pete Carroll is Back
1/24/2025
On the Bucky Brooks Show, he breaks down the latest with all the coaching and general manager movement this week plus previews the AFC & NFC Championship.
Duration:00:32:49
Another chance for Josh Allen, a superstar in the making, and the NFL coaching carousel
1/21/2025
Welcome to the Bucky Brooks Show!
In this episode, Bucky evaluates the NFL Divisional games to see where teams went wrong and where teams thrived. With 4 teams left, who is the biggest threat to win Super Bowl LIX?
Also, the NFL coaching carousel is slowing down with teams desperate for the best available coach. Where does Bucky think the biggest fish land? Find out on this episode of the Bucky Brooks Show!
Duration:00:35:11
NFL Divisional Preview: Battle of the MVP's, Dark Horse NFC team, and the most dominant playoff team ever?
1/15/2025
Welcome to the NFL Divisional episode of the Bucky Brooks Show! With the field down to 8 teams, the matchups are getting tighter, and harder to predict.
Will Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs continue to dominant in the playoffs? Who will win the battle of the MVP contenders in the AFC? On the other side, are both NFC home teams on upset watch? All of that and more on this NFL Divisional edition of the Bucky Brooks Show.
1:57 The Chiefs are built for the postseason
8:50 Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson
14:35 Jayden Daniels: The Most Dangerous QB in the Divisional Round?
19:38 Why the LA Rams are a dark horse contender.
Duration:00:26:30
Can Lamar shake the playoff monkey off his back
1/10/2025
Bucky Brooks is back with another edition of the Bucky Brooks show to preview the first round of the NFL playoffs, being Wild Card Weekend. Listen in as he takes us through the thrilling matchups in the AFC like Lamar Jackson and the Ravens vs Russel Wilson and the Steelers, Chargers vs Texans and the two powerhouse QBs facing off in Josh Allen and the Bills and the Rookie sensation Bo Nix and the Broncos. Next he takes us through the NFC games, such as: the Eagles with a red hot Saquon Barkley against the Packers, The Buccaneers vs the Commanders and last but certanly not least, Mondays game between Sam Darnold and the Vikings and Matt Stafford's Rams. Listen in to hear Bucky's predictions about all of these games and whats next, only right here on the Bucky Brooks Show!
Duration:00:18:05
Not For Long: Antonio Pierce, Jerod Mayo, and Ran Carthon
1/7/2025
In this episode of the Bucky Brooks Show, Bucky explores the aftermath of Black Monday in the NFL. With several teams, including the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, and Las Vegas Raiders, looking for new head coaches, he discusses the implications of these vacancies and their challenges.
He emphasizes the importance of alignment within an organization—from ownership to the coaching staff—and how this alignment is essential for building a successful franchise. Bucky also reflects on the dismissals of former players such as Antonio Pierce, Jerod Mayo, and Ran Carthon, noting that they were often set up to fail in difficult situations. He draws on insights from legendary coaches and executives he learned from, including Marv Levy, Mike Holmgren, Ron Wolf, and others.Lastly, Bucky discusses potential head coaching candidates, including Mike Vrabel, Ben Johnson, and Brian Flores, while emphasizing the importance of their support staff.
Duration:00:37:05
MNF Postgame Reaction with Bucky Brooks- Lions, 49ers Recap
12/31/2024
Welcome to the Bucky Brooks Show! On this episode, Bucky gives his instant reaction to the Lions 49ers MNF Thriller! Bucky also goes around the league to discuss all the impressive performaces in Week 17: Saquon joins the 2k yards club, Brock Bowers becoming an ELITE TE, and much more on this edition of the Bucky Brooks Show!
Duration:00:27:59