The Bucky Brooks Show
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About
Hosted by former NFL player and veteran analyst Bucky Brooks, The Bucky Brooks Show delivers sharp insight, bold takes, and expert breakdowns on everything football from draft prospects to team dynamics and league trends. A second-round pick in the 1994 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills, Bucky played five seasons in the NFL with stops in Buffalo, Jacksonville, Green Bay, Kansas City, and Oakland. After hanging up his cleats, he transitioned to the front office, working in pro scouting roles with the Seahawks and Panthers before launching a successful media career. Since 2009, Bucky has been a key voice at NFL Media and can also be heard on the sidelines as a radio analyst for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Episodes
- Washington Commanders are a BRAND NEW TEAM w/ Bucky Brooks
Scott Jackson and Anthony Armstrong are joined by Bucky Brooks! The former NFL player and executive shared some time with us to discuss everything Commanders related from the recent draft picks, NFC East shakedown, and what to expect from…
- Aaron Rodgers Resigns in Pittsburgh, does he still have it?
Bucky Brooks talks about the recent resigning of Aaron Rodgers and how it effects the Pittsburgh Steelers ability to stay afloat in the HIGHLY contentious AFC North after the firing of long time Head Coach Mike Tomlin. Does Bucky Brooks Bl…
- Jaguars Schedule Release: Biggest Tests Ahead
Jacksonville Jaguars face a tough road ahead in 2026, and Bucky Brooks breaks down why the schedule release has fans already circling key matchups. From early-season tests against playoff-caliber teams to a difficult closing stretch, Bucky…
- Kyler Murray QB1 for the Vikings, will Justin Jefferson be happy?!
Bucky Brooks is joined by Matthew Coller in order to talk about the offseason additions made by the Minnesota Vikings in order to make up for their most glaring weakness, which was in the QB room. They added Kyler Murray who was released b…
- Boy Green is joined by NFL Network's Bucky Brooks to explain why the New York Jets are BIG winners this offseason!
Boy Green is joined by NFL Network's Bucky Brooks to explain why the New York Jets are BIG winners this offseason! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data…
- Is the Travis Hunter Experiment Already Changing?
On The Bucky Brooks Show, he dives in on Travis Hunter’s evolving two-way role, whether Brian Thomas Jr. can remain the team’s true WR1, and Jacksonville’s major investment in tight ends all take center stage as OTAs begin. Hosted by Simpl…
- Did the New York Jets have a near PERFECT offseason?!
Bucky Brooks is joined by Jets insider Jake Asman in order to check in on how the Jets offseason is going thus far. The two Bleav that the Jets have had an offseason chock full of serious changes that they think could propel them out of th…
- Are the Houston Texans the TOUGHEST team in the NFL? DeMeco Ryans is the real deal
Bucky Brooks is joined by his former teammate Seth Payne as they talk about how the Texans have quickly developed into one of the most recognizably toughest teams in the NFL. Everybody knows to look out when they see the Texans defense on…
- Tyler Shough is better than Baker Mayfield & Bryce Young?! w/ Erin Summers
Bucky Brooks is joined by his good friend Erin Summers today in order to talk about the Saints and where they sit amongst the fierce teams of the NFC South. She makes the case for Tyler Shough being the best QB in the NFC South and maybe s…
- Why Arvell Reese is the Perfect Fit for the Giants' New Defense with Bucky Brooks
On Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks are joined by analyst and former scout Bucky Brooks to break down the Giants' draft class, Arvell Reese, the team's emerging identity, and a renewed commitment to physicality. Brooks explains why…
- Duval DNA; Bucky Brooks breaks down the Jaguars draft performance
Bucky Brooks is back today to get push back against the public perception that the Jaguars completely botched the 2026 draft and to do that, he's doing a full draft breakdown. Listen in to hear his thoughts on Nate Boerkircher, Albert Regi…
- Match made in Heaven: Top 10 best fits for Rookies out of the draft
Bucky Brooks talks about the draft in a very unique way, who are the players who will fit the best with their new teams? As he takes us through a mix of 1st rounders and later round steals, we see the draft unfold through the lens of the l…
- From Arvell Reese to the Ty Simpson Gamble: Best Picks & Steals
On the latest episode of The Bucky Brooks show, he recaps the highlights of who won the 2026 NFL Draft and the biggest moves of the day. From Reuben Bain heading to the Buccaneers as a tone-setting defensive pick, to Caleb Downs’ superstar…
- NFL Draft Q&A, How does the top 10 unfold?
Bucky Brooks dives into the wild world of the NFL draft one day before it all goes down by answering questions from a live chat on Bleav's Youtube. Listen in as he answers the pressing questions of all of subscribers to let everyone know w…
- Phil Simms joins to talk Fernando Mendoza & Draft QBs
Phil Simms joins the Bucky Brooks Show to talk about the upcoming draft and his thoughts about some of the top QBs that are slated to be drafted high up and where they might fit. The guys get into some stories first of the old Giants days…
- Giants Drama, Jaguars Extension, Deshaun is back? Kirk Cousins Shakeup
On The Bucky Brooks show, he dives into the latest with the New York Giants facing a major decision after Dexter Lawrence reportedly requested a trade amid contract tensions. What does this mean for new head coach John Harbaugh and the tea…
- Fernando Mendoza's Pro Day Analysis
Fernando Mendoza solidified his case as the likely No. 1 overall pick with an impressive pro day, showcasing elite arm talent, accuracy, and improved mechanics. Bucky Brooks breaks down why Mendoza fits perfectly in the Raiders’ system, hi…
- Mansoor Delane at #10 — But Caleb Downs Is the Dream Pick
Solomon Wilcots is joined by NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks to break down the Bengals' 2026 NFL Draft strategy and the state of a defense that desperately needs playmakers at every level. Brooks defends his mock draft selection of LSU corner…
- Bucky Brooks! NFL Scout Perspective on Oregon Ducks' Draft Prospects, Plus a Convo About Dante Moore, and Dana Altman News
USA Today's Zachary Neel has on NFL.com's Bucky Brooks ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft to talk about the Oregon Ducks' top prospects, and where they might land in April. The two also have a conversation about QB Dante Moore and whether or not…
- Tate, Tyson & the 2026 WR Class: Great Prospects, Wrong Expectations ft. Joe DeLeone
Bucky Brooks is joined by guest Joe DeLeone to discuss wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, opening with the broader question of whether teams should keep paying $40M+ for receivers when the college pipeline keeps producing value…
- Bucky Brooks explains why he LOVES the fit for Kyler Murray in Minnesota
Former NFL player, scout, and current co-host of "The Bucky Brooks Show," Bucky Brooks joins Matthew Coller to talk about Kyler Murray's fit with Kevin O'Connell's offense. He also explains why the NFL Draft scouting process is so complica…
- Jaylen Waddle to Broncos, are the UNSTOPPABLE?!
Bucky Brooks is back this week in order to talk about all the big NFL trades that went down and what it means for the teams those players went to. If you were shocked by the Jaylen Waddle trade and want to know what it means for the Bronco…
- Live Reaction: Kyler Murray to Minnesota
Bucky Brooks breaks down the blockbuster move of Kyler Murray signing a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings and what it means for Kevin O’Connell’s offense. He explains why Murray’s dual-threat ability could unlock the Vikings’ playma…
- "Failed Physical"?! Breaking down the WILD Maxx Crosby Situation
Bucky Brooks is here to breakdown the wild and strange situation between the Raiders and Ravens that went down last night wherein Maxx Crosby DID NOT join the Ravens after being traded there due to a "failed physical". Bucky gets into what…
- Free Agency WINNERS so far, Travis Etienne, Mike Evans & Tua Tagovailoa on the move
Bucky Brooks takes us through the first few hours of free agency chaos and talks about what he thinks about all the newly signed players destinations. Who does he believe is the best fit with their new team? Who is leaving him scratching h…
- PFF Analyst Dalton Wasserman breaks down TOP Draft Prospects post combine
Bucky Brooks is joined by PFF Analyst and draft expert Dalton Wasserman to help breakdown who they believe are some of the standout candidates to surge up the draft rankings as we move closer to one of the most exciting NFL events of the y…
- Sights from the NFL Combine, Mendoza, Reese and MANY other names to watch in the Draft
Bucky Brooks is finally home from the NFL Combine and he is here to share what he saw and took in while he was boots on the ground in Indianapolis. Who are some of the big winners of the Combine week? Did anyone dramatically raise they're…
- Sonny Styles, Caleb Banks, TJ Parker LOCKED IN First Rounders
LIVE from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Bucky Brooks breaks down the biggest takeaways from Day 1 workouts, spotlighting the defensive linemen and linebackers who are rising up draft boards. This year’s class is loaded in the trenches,…
- Can the Seahawks just REPEAT?! w/ Lofa Tatupu
Bucky Brooks is joined by former Linebacker and host of All Day podcast, Lofa Tatupu in order to talk about the Super Bowl winning Seattle Seahawks and whether they think they have a good shot and going back to back! They guys go back and…
- Talking Panthers needs in free agency and the draft w/ Bucky Brooks
Bleav personality Bucky Brooks fills in for Jonathan Stewart this week as the guys begin postseason discussions for the Panthers. Who are some of the guys Bucky is looking at in the 2026 Draft that can feel needs for Carolina? Who will the…
- Big Ten Draft Value Picks with Guest Joshua Perry: Arvell Reese, Fernando Mendoza, Caleb Downs Derrick Moore & Emmett Johnson
Bucky Brooks is joined by former Ohio State linebacker and NBC Sports analyst Joshua Perry to break down top NFL Draft prospects. The conversation centers on quarterback Fernando Mendoza, debating whether he’s a true franchise-changing tal…
- Seahawks are CHAMPIONS! How did they build the PERFECT team?
Bucky Brooks takes us on a journey through this year for the Seahawks starting with their offseason moves to show us how Seattle was able to build a championship winning team? Where does it start? What are the key moves YOUR team can use t…
- Super Bowl Preview, who has the edge?
Bucky Brooks takes us through the game everyone has been waiting for. The Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Who does he think has the edge? Are these REALLY the two best teams in the league and how did w…
- Insider thoughts on new coaching hires and league-wide firings
Bucky Brooks gets into the current hirings and firings around the NFL and tackles each new head coaching hire and what it could mean for each team. Is John Harbaugh a good fit in New York? What about Mike LeFleur in Arizona? So many questi…
- Highlighting the TOP of the 2026 Draft w/ David Pollack
Bucky Brooks is joined by David Pollack from the See Ball Get Ball podcast in order to talk all about the 2026 NFL Draft and to see what these two experts noticed about the names at the top of the list. They highlight the best of the best…
- How to build a Super Bowl team
Bucky Brooks takes us through how the Patriots and Seahawks rebuilt their teams and punched they're tickets to the Super Bowl so fast. Want to know why YOUR favorite team just can't seem to put together the right roster? Then THIS is the v…
- Coaching Shuffle! Sean McDermott OUT, John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski IN
Bucky Brooks takes this time to talk about the crazy world of coaching changes that we currently find ourselves in right now with an unbelievable amount of teams having fired their head coaches in order to find new ones with the Bills havi…
- ** Bonus Episode **Chargers Offseason: Urgency without PANIC. Who is on the OC short list?
Matt “Money” Smith welcomes guest Bucky Brooks to break down the Chargers’ biggest offseason takeaway: urgency without panic. With the AFC feeling wide open and unpredictable, they agree this isn’t a blow-it-up moment, but the Patriots’ lo…
- Mike Tomlin Era Ends & Heartbreaking Loss in Duvallll
Bucky Brooks reacts to the headline news of Mike Tomlin stepping down in Pittsburgh, unpacking what Tomlin’s legacy means to the Steelers and why his standard of leadership set the tone for the franchise for nearly two decades. From there,…
- Liam Coen & the Jaguars on another LEVEL
After working the sidelines for the Jaguars, Bucky Brooks breaks down what he’s seeing from this team and why he believes Liam Coen is the best coach he’s been around, dating back to his playing and scouting days. Bucky dives into the deta…
- Jaguars' GRITTY Win & Liam Coen's Impact
After calling the game, Bucky Brooks hops on the mic to break down the Jaguars’ gritty win over the Indianapolis Colts—how this team has grown, how they got to this point, and the secret sauce behind Liam Coen’s impact on the Jacksonville…
- Liam Coen in his BAG: Unlocking the Next Level of Trevor Lawrence | Jags STUN Broncos
After working the sidelines for the Jacksonville Jaguars broadcast, Bucky Brooks breaks down the real growth he’s seeing from Trevor Lawrence under head coach Liam Coen. From increased verbiage at the line, to no wristband, to pumping conf…
- Big Week 16 matchups Jaguars vs Broncos & Packers vs Bears
Bucky Brooks comes at us with a preview of two MAJOR matchups this week in the NFL calendar with some major playoff implications on the line here between the Jaguars and Broncos and Packers vs the Bears. What are some of the deciding facto…
- Who are the MOST DANGEROUS teams in football?
Bucky Brooks takes us through his top 10 teams in the NFL right now and explains why they are there. However, more interestingly he takes us on a journey through his top 3 MOST DANGEROUS teams which are NOT the same. These are the teams he…
- Jaguars & Texans are HOT, Shedeur Sanders named Starter
Bucky Brooks gets into the highlights and lowlights of the Week 14 schedule as the Jaguars finally have their coming out as one of the strongest teams in the NFL that everyone either is or should be talking about. He talks about how Trevor…
- AFC South up for grabs & the disaster in Pittsburgh
Bucky Brooks takes his expertise to the AFC South where the division is seemingly up for grabs between the Texans, Jaguars and Colts, listen in to hear who he thinks will take the cake and who might be left out in the playoff picture. He t…
- Shedeur disappoints, Josh Allen can't do EVERYTHING & Michael Penix is done
Bucky Brooks is back with another trip through the NFL News mill and this one is a strange one. He starts with talking about the name who was on everyone's mouth after the draft, Shedeur Sanders and how he looked in his first ever start. N…
- Sauce Gardner to the Colts, Jakobi Meyers to the Jaguars, Trade Deadline REACTION
Bucky Brooks joins us with a LIVE reaction to the Sauce Gardner trade in which the New York Jets sent him to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for 2 first round picks and AD Mitchell. He also reacts to some of the other big moves that hav…
- Jaguars state of the Union - BYE WEEK blues
With the Bye week hitting the Jacksonville Jaguars, Bucky Brooks takes the time to do a retrospective state of the union on the team and how their season has gone thus far. What has been good? Whats been the bad? Find out from the NFL expe…
- Jags Destroyed in London | Chargers potential trade targets?! + Jets DISASTER
Bucky Brooks gets into the latest with the big news in the NFL starting with his Jacksonville Jaguars getting DESTROYED in London by the Rams. He talks all about what he saw that he didn't like and what needs to get corrected now that they…