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Inside J.J. McCarthy's 'redshirt' season and why it could pay dividends in 2025

While a torn meniscus will keep J.J. McCarthy sidelined in 2024, here's how the No. 10 overall pick can take advantage of his "redshirt" sea...

AUGUST 23

Jordan Love headlines 10 players poised to earn first Pro Bowl honors in 2024

From rookies to veterans ready to break out, these 10 NFL players are in line to make their first career Pro Bowl appearances this season.

AUGUST 16

5 NFL coaches under most pressure in 2024: How hot is Mike McCarthy's seat?

These five NFL head coaches — including a trio from the NFC East — are facing immense pressure to deliver big results this season.

AUGUST 8

Anthony Richardson, Spencer Rattler headline 5 players to watch this preseason

Former NFL scout Bucky Brooks pinpoints five players to keep a close eye on this preseason. Could one be the next Brock Purdy?

AUGUST 2

Hard Knocks life: A former NFL scout on team building with cameras rolling

HBO's hit series "Hard Knocks" gives fans a peek behind the curtain of the team-building process. A former NFL scout details the process.

JULY 25

2024-25 NFL odds: Multiple ways to bet on Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears

Will Chicago exceed 8.5 wins? Can its rookie QB throw for more than 3,500 yards? Check out the betting markets for Caleb Williams and the Be...

JULY 23

NFL roster rankings: Loaded 49ers lead top-10 teams for 2024

The 49ers fell short in the Super Bowl but are tops when it comes to NFL roster talent for 2024. Where did the Chiefs, Eagles and Cowboys la...

JULY 18

Texas' Quinn Ewers has franchise QB abilities. Is he QB1 in the 2025 NFL Draft?

All eyes are on Texas' Quinn Ewers as a talented playmaker with the potential to emerge as a frontrunner for QB1 in the 2025 draft class.

JULY 11

Five players facing most pressure in 2024: Can Bryce Young bounce back?

The NFL world is paying close attention to how these five standouts perform this upcoming season.

JULY 2

Who's next to join Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence in the $50 Million Club?

After Trevor Lawrence got the bag from Jacksonville, Bucky Brooks identifies the next trio of quarterbacks poised to break the bank.

JUNE 20

Five NFL teams on the rise: Bears, Steelers among playoff contenders

Given the turnover of playoff teams each year, here are five teams on the rise as postseason contenders for 2024.

JUNE 14

What's behind the wide receiver revolution flipping the NFL marketplace?

Led by Justin Jefferson, five of the top eight highest-paid non-quarterbacks are now receivers. What are the reasons for this seismic shift?

JUNE 7

Why the NFLPA's newly proposed offseason workout schedule is a win for all

The NFLPA's proposed changes to the offseason calendar sent the football world into a frenzy. But here's why it actually makes sense.

MAY 30

Bryce Young among 5 players who must shine at OTAs, minicamps

With a few players entering "make-or-break" seasons in 2024, here are five who need to crush offseason workouts, including last year's No. 1...

MAY 23

Shedeur Sanders has the hype — and skill — to be QB1 in 2025 draft class

With the 2024 NFL Draft over, eyes are already on the aspiring QB1 building a case to be the No. 1 overall pick in 2025: Shedeur Sanders.

MAY 16

NFL's 5 most improved teams of the offseason

NFL teams still have all summer to seek out improvements, but here are the five most improved coming out of free agency and the draft.

MAY 9

Eight perfect fits from NFL Draft: Jayden Daniels poised to shine in D.C.

These eight rookies landed in ideal situations during the 2024 NFL Draft and could shine this season as perfect scheme fits.

MAY 2

5 Bold Predictions for 2024 NFL Draft: Texas DT Byron Murphy a top-10 pick

From an early run of QBs to a pair of surprising defenders to a surge of offensive linemen, Bucky Brooks calls his shots for the NFL Draft.

APRIL 24

Why is this year's QB draft class so valued? Hint: An underwhelming 2025 group

While this year's draft class is loaded with blue-chip QB prospects, the 2025 group features just one QB with "franchise" potential.

APRIL 18

2024 NFL Draft: Joe Milton tops Bucky Brooks' 5 hidden gems to watch

Unless you're an alum or a CFL fan, you might not know some of these guys. But you should get familiar with them before draft weekend.

APRIL 11

Five teams to watch in 2024 NFL Draft: Will Vikings find their franchise QB?

After assessing each of the teams in the first round of the NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks names five squads that can make their mark on the draft.

APRIL 4