SCOUTS NOTEBOOK NEWS

What is the Jaguars' plan for Travis Hunter in Year 2? In this week's edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains how Jacksonville will deploy the two-way star. Plus, a ranking of the top five cornerbacks in the NFL today.

With the college football season kicking off this week, Bucky Brooks identifies his top seven candidates to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy. Is Texas QB Arch Manning the favorite? Where do Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith and Notre Dame QB CJ Carr rank? Plus, an intriguing dark horse.

The Cowboys never lack for attention, but is this the year they actually live up to the hype? Bucky Brooks explains why it's time to believe in Dallas. Plus, three purported contenders that could be paper tigers.

Which new head coach will win the most games in the 2026 NFL season? Bucky Brooks provides his rankings, 1-10, with top-half slots for John Harbaugh, Jesse Minter and Mike McCarthy. Who tops the list?

Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson just became the two highest-paid running backs in the NFL, but which one is the league's true RB1? Will Jeremiyah Love suffer the same fate as Ashton Jeanty in Year 1? Bucky Brooks answers both questions in the Scout's Notebook.

Jalen Carter just became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, but is he the best player at the position? Bucky Brooks ranks the top five DTs in the game today, additionally spotlighting three rising stars. And what about Aaron Donald?

Can Rueben Bain Jr. help the Bucs get back atop the NFC South? Will Kyler Murray lift the Vikings to NFC North supremacy? Did the Bengals' trade for Dexter Lawrence reshape the AFC North? Bucky Brooks spotlights one offseason move that could tilt each division race.

Which up-and-coming defensive players could achieve stardom in the 2026 NFL season? Bucky Brooks spotlights 11 names to know on his All-Breakout Team, including 2025 first-round picks Jihaad Campbell, Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter. Who else makes the cut?

Which up-and-coming offensive players could achieve stardom in the 2026 NFL season? Bucky Brooks spotlights 11 names to know on his All-Breakout Team, including a pair of playmakers on the Tennessee Titans.

Could Kyler Murray become NFL MVP with his new team in Minnesota? Which first-year wideout has the kind of dazzling skill set to net a surprising Offensive Rookie of the Year nod? Bucky Brooks provides his long-shot picks for seven major individual awards in the coming season.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks ranks seven players most deserving of making their debut in this year's NFL Top 100. Where should Drake Maye and Caleb Williams land in the pecking order?

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains why Jared Goff is the most underrated quarterback in football today. Plus, an honest assessment of Justin Herbert -- is the naturally gifted passer overrated?

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explores an increasingly vital position on NFL defenses. Who are the top five 'star' defenders in 2026? Freshly paid Pro Bowler Derwin James makes the list, but he's not No. 1.

Bucky Brooks ranks the top five tight end groups in the NFL. How do the Raiders and Bears stack up at one of the hottest positions in the league heading into 2026?

Are both downtrodden New York football teams on the rise? In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks says the Giants and Jets are two big offseason winners. Here are the three biggest reasons why you should believe in each.

What makes Caleb Downs an ideal match for the Cowboys' defense? Bucky Brooks identifies 10 perfect player-team fits from the 2026 NFL Draft.

Who will be selected at No. 2 overall? Which receiver prospect flies off the board first? What is quarterback Ty Simpson's draft range? With the 2026 NFL Draft nearly upon us, Bucky Brooks answers seven burning questions.

Are Jeremiyah Love and Jordyn Tyson future All-Pros? Bucky Brooks identifies 26 difference-making prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, along with 5 must-pick sleepers. 

Will the Broncos' targeted free agency plan pay off? What about the Jets' maximalist approach? Bucky Brooks digs into both; plus, why Kirk Cousins fits with the Raiders.

As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks spotlights 10 prospects -- five on offense, five on defense -- who could shake things up when the picks start coming in. From Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II to Florida DT Caleb Banks, these are the true wild cards in this evaluation cycle.