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Archive for July, 2012

Goodwin works back to the ball and leaps towards the pass to catch the ball in an early window.

Texas WR Marquise Goodwin: The Angles of Separation Part I

For more analysis of skill players like the post below, download the 2012 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Better yet, if you’re a fantasy owner the 56-page Post-Draft Add-on comes with the 2012 RSP at no additional charge. Best, yet, 10 percent of every sale is donated to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse. Here’s an… Read More ›

Looking for a player with Darren Sproles' style? Former NFL Scout and draft analyst Russ Lande tabs Falcons RB Jacquizz Rodgers for this role on his ground-centric offensive attack. Photo by McD22.

RSP Writers Project Q&A: Russ Lande of GM Jr. and The Sporting News

Russ Lande is a former NFL scout with the Rams and Browns who produces the draft publication GM Jr. and provides content for The Sporting News, including its annual draft guide. Lande has also appeared on television, including The Big 10 Network and ESPN2. Here’s a Q&A I did with Lande in the New York Times… Read More ›

Coming of Age: Young Vets to Watch

Something I emphasize when it comes to fan expectations of young players transitioning from college to the NFL is to account for the Great Emotional Divide. College football is an insulated world where university athletic programs fill its players’ time with a full slate of activities so there is little idle time. Moreover, these programs… Read More ›

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RSP Writers Team: Russ Lande, GM Jr. – The Sporting News

About Russ Lande Russ Lande began his football career as a scout with an unpaid position as a part-time recruiting intern with the UCLA Bruins. The next year, Lande was a pro scouting intern with the Los Angeles Rams and then transitioned into the role of scouting administrator from 1994-1998. He learned from the likes… Read More ›

Joseph Addai's career is winding down unceremoniously, but he was a good pick for the Colts due to his pass protection skills. North Carolina running back Giovani Bernard flashes impressive skills in a phase of the game that is vital for NFL running backs. Photo by Brad J. Ward.

The FBI of Angles: UNC RB Giovani Bernard

For more analysis of skill players like the post below, download the 2012 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Better yet, if you’re a fantasy owner the 56-page Post-Draft Add-on comes with the 2012 RSP at no additional charge. Best, yet, 10 percent of every sale is donated to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse. Here’s an… Read More ›

Skill Players to Monitor in August: Reads Listens Views 7/27/2012

The Template for Modern Quarterbacking Four Skill Players to Monitor In August One of the things we discuss regularly on the Thursday night Audible podcast is the importance of following the reports that the media files on players. These stories provide a brick-by-brick foundation about these players. Although these reports aren’t infallible, learning to filter… Read More ›

When you can turn "Gronk" and Gates (twice) into "Gunk," you can have strong safety Tyvon Branch's swagger. Sam Monson explains why Branch is the only hybrid stopper in the NFL. Photo by Jeffery Beall.

RSP Writers Q&A: Sam Monson, Pro Football Focus

I was raised on cornerbacks Hanford Dixon and Frank Minnifield playing bump and run in Cleveland. It was a big reason why I wanted Darrelle Revis and added some young, promising corners with man coverage skill to my squad. I have a brother-in-arms in that department with Sam Monson. The Pro Football Focus writer unveiled… Read More ›

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RSP Writers Team: Sam Monson, Pro Football Focus

Sam Monson is an analyst at Pro Football Focus. He’s a sales and marketing director in Dublin, Ireland. Apparently, Monson is also a ball-hawking defensive back for his local football league (see his Twitter profile). Jene Bramel was sent across the pond to scout him. His report is forthcoming. In the spirit of Monson’s football… Read More ›

Matt Miller's Q&A is more economic than many, but one detail he provided that his peers haven't thus far is position coaches. Josh McDaniels is one of them. Photo by Jeffery Beall.

RSP Writer’s Q&A: Matt Miller, Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report’s NFL Draft Lead Writer, Matt Miller is the founder of the NFL draft site New Era Scouting. Matt’s work has been featured in Madden 13, on ESPN radio, SiriusXM, NFL.com, SI.com, and USA Today. NFL, CFL and AFL teams have utilized his services. Matt was the secondary and special teams coordinator for the… Read More ›

Matt Miller's cornerstone at left tackle will be Nate Solder, a player capable of guarding his most prized investment - Andrew Luck. Photo by Beth Hart.

RSP Writers Project: Matt Miller’s Roster – Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report’s NFL Draft Lead Writer, Matt Miller is the founder of the NFL draft site New Era Scouting. Matt’s work has been featured in Madden 13, on ESPN radio, SiriusXM, NFL.com, SI.com, and USA Today. NFL, CFL and AFL teams have utilized his services. Matt was the secondary and special teams coordinator for the… Read More ›

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