NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks Bucky Brooks’ Mock Draft 1.0 + Two Teams That Could Follow the Patriots Blueprint
Feb 5, 2026
A lively breakdown of a first mock draft, highlighting rising positions and prospects climbing draft boards. Conversation shifts to two surprising teams that could mimic New England’s rapid rebuild, focusing on coaching impacts and young quarterbacks. They also debate age in evaluations, offensive line value, and developmental fits for high-upside players.
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Linemen Get Drafted Early Due To Scarcity
- NFL teams often draft offensive linemen earlier than talent alone suggests because of scarcity and high market replacement costs.
- Bucky Brooks notes teams overpay in free agency or must draft linemen sooner to plug holes and avoid steep contracts.
Van Lanen Extension As A Cautionary Tale
- Brooks recalls Cole Van Lanen’s extension with Jacksonville as a wake-up call about paying backups big money.
- He uses the contract to explain why teams prefer drafting linemen rather than signing expensive stopgaps.
Trait Players Inflate Draft Value
- Evaluators place high draft value on raw traits even if production is limited, creating a push for athleticists like Keldrick Falk.
- Brooks grades such players as developmental with upside rather than finished first-round talents.