Brooks: I see J.J. McCarthy 'in a similar light' as Alex Smith in 2005 | 'Path to the Draft'

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Bucky Brooks forecasts which five rookies from the 2024 NFL Draft class he believes will be the most productive when it comes to rushing the passer.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Charles Davis explains why he feels strongly about the way Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan reshaped the team through the draft, primarily up front with an impressive haul of rookie offensive linemen.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund explains why she was impressed with the way San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch "fortified" 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan's areas of importance with the players the 49ers picked from the 2024 NFL Draft class.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Bucky Brooks, Cynthia Frelund and Charles Davis each choose their most exciting rookie matchups ahead of the upcoming 2024 NFL schedule release.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Brooks explains why "taking care of the football" is the biggest question mark surrounding Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams ahead of his debut season in the Windy City.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund discusses the hard work that the Washington Commanders' offensive line has in front of them when it comes to protecting rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels from the daunting pass rush units that rival teams in the NFC East have put together.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Charles Davis talks the New England Patriots' ideal plan for the development of rookie quarterback Drake Maye.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Bucky Brooks discusses what Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. can do to accelerate the Falcons' plans for him.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund explains why Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy's biggest learning curve will be the way he adjusts from the Michigan Wolverines' run-heavy style into the Shanahan-style offense utilized by Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Charles Davis discusses how Denver Broncos quarterback coach Davis Webb can mold rookie quarterback Bo Nix into Denver's Week 1 starter.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", the NFL Network crew discuss their biggest takeaways from each NFC South team's 2024 selections.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund explains why she projects Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman to snag nine touchdown catches in 2024.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Bucky Brooks explains why he thinks the Indianapolis Colts got an X-factor in the return game in rookie wide receiver Anthony Gould.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Rhett Lewis explains why he is confident that Jacksonville Jaguars rookie kicker Cam Little will be difference-maker for the Jags as a rookie.

"Path to the Draft" discusses which AFC South team could take the Houston Texans' division crown in '24

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Bucky Brooks explains why he thinks the New York Giants still "don't have enough firepower" for Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Tom Pelissero details Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.'s recent dispute with Fanatics and how it's affecting his deal with the NFLPA.

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton joins "Path to the Draft" six days after being selected by the Commanders in the Round 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Marc Ross: Detroit Lions made best draft-day trade of any team in '24.

NFL Network's Cam Wolfe: Quarterback Jacoby Brissett 'has a head start on winning' New England Pats' QB1 job vs. Drake Maye.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: Washington Commanders 'have enough firepower to be able to light it up' in 2024.

NFL Network's Omar Ruiz shares wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's reaction to San Fransisco 49ers' Ricky Pearsall pick.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports on the latest developments from the quarterback room of the New York Giants following the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo talks about Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen being a fan of the team's selection of Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman at pick No. 33 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Charles Davis, Robert Turbin, Bucky Brooks and Cynthia Frelund explain why the following four teams have improved their defenses the most via their 2024 NFL Draft selections: the Washington Commanders, the Los Angeles Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions.