BUCKY BROOKS VIDEOS STORIES

What we learned in NFL Week 1: Dolphins leveled up, terrifying Cowboys, standout rookies

What did we learn from the first 15 games of Week 1? FOX Sports' NFL writers take you through the league, from the Dolphins adjusting and im...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

NFL top 10 rankings: 49ers, Cowboys separate themselves from the pack in Week 1

The 49ers and Cowboys jumped out to big starts while the Eagles and Chiefs sputtered out of the gate. Here's Bucky Brooks' Week 1 Top 10.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Caleb Williams looks the part of future NFL franchise QB

It is rare for a Heisman Trophy winner to live up to the hype as an NFL prospect, but USC's Caleb Williams might be the exception to the rul...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Colorado's Travis Hunter is poised for stardom ... on both sides of the football

The Colorado standout could follow in the footsteps of his Hall of Fame coach Deion Sanders as an elite two-way player in the NFL.

AUGUST 31, 2023

Five NFL teams facing most pressure to win Super Bowl

With a "Super Bowl or bust" mindset, these five teams are feeling the heat to capture the Lombardi Trophy in 2023.

AUGUST 24, 2023

Packers QB Jordan Love, Steelers WR George Pickens lead NFL breakout candidates

Knowing that a "flasher" can become a star in the right situation, former NFL scout Bucky Brooks names his top breakout candidates for 2023.

AUGUST 17, 2023

Who are the Four P's and how are they getting into the NFL’s $20 Million Club?

NFL team-builders are pouring their resources into the positions that most impact the QB on offense and defense. Bucky Brooks explains.

AUGUST 10, 2023

RB devaluation: Why teams won’t pay for the difference between good and great

Bucky Brooks explains the devaluation of running backs and why teams view the difference between good and great as not worth the price tag.

AUGUST 4, 2023

Nick Bosa, Tyreek Hill among NFL stars who should have made Madden 99 Club

Bucky Brooks has no quibble with those who made this year's Madden 99 Club. But the former NFL scout presents several more who belong.

JULY 26, 2023

Joe Burrow, Nick Bosa, Justin Jefferson headline list of must-sign NFL players

As the deadline to extend franchise-tagged players looms, Bucky Brooks identifies the five most essential NFL players to sign long-term.

JULY 7, 2023

'Hard Knocks' life: What opening camp to cameras means for players, teams

With the Jets expected to be the focus of "Hard Knocks" this summer, Bucky Brooks breaks down the pros and cons of having cameras in camp.

JUNE 30, 2023

What NFL players and coaches do on their summer vacation

The four weeks from mid-June to mid-July give football people a chance to catch their breath after a whirlwind ride. So what do they do?

JUNE 16, 2023

Justin Fields, Kadarius Toney, Nakobe Dean top early breakout candidates for 2023

Former NFL scout Bucky Brooks identifies his "hype bunnies," breakout candidates for 2023 based on the buzz surrounding them this offseason.

JUNE 9, 2023

Why practice is everything in the NFL — and OTAs aren't just for rookies

Former NFLer Bucky Brooks explains why every rep counts and how players forge strong bonds with teammates during the offseason program.

JUNE 1, 2023

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.

MAY 26, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023