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RSP Boiler Room No.33: TE Austin Hooper
Four plays that reveal why Austin Hooper has the skills to generate red zone production immediately in Atlanta. For analysis of skill players in this year’s draft class, download the 2016 Rookie Scouting Portfolio – early-bird purchase for April 1 download available now. Better yet, if you’re a fantasy owner the Post-Draft Add-on comes with the 2012…
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The Gut Check No.366: Over-Under, TE ADPs
Waldman’s first pass at the 2016 tight ends through the lens of average draft position. Precision is overrated in May and June. The archery, surgical lasers, and nanotechnology will have its time in July. This spring, it’s all about horseshoes, hand grenades, and nuclear weapons at the office of the Gut Check. We all have to…
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On the Couch: Flag-Planting, 6.14.2015
Sigmund Bloom and I cover the fantasy football waterfront from his floating couch. Listen Topics: Teddy Bridgewater the value pick. Parallels between the Titans and the Panthers offense and why it makes Marcus Mariota a good QB2. Jameis Winston a QB1. Matt Jones discussion. Jay Ajayi’s value as RB1. Carlos Hyde worth a pick in…
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A New Chapter, A Look Back
A personal note on reaching a milestone and sharing thanks to a lot of people who helped make it possible. Alicia asks me if I’m excited yet. She’s been asking about twice a week for the past two months. I must seem awfully chill. I’d like to tell you that I am calm but I’d…
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The Gut Check No.365: Over-Under, QB ADPs
Waldman’s first pass at 2016 quarterbacks through the lens of average draft position. Precision is overrated in May and June. The archery, surgical lasers, and nanotechnology will have its time in July. This spring, it’s all about horseshoes, hand grenades, and nuclear weapons at the office of the Gut Check. We all have to start…
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The Gut Check No.364: Over-Under, RB ADPs
Waldman’s first pass at 2016 running backs through the lens of average draft position. Precision is overrated in May. The archery, surgical lasers, and nanotechnology will have its time in July. This spring, it’s all about horseshoes, hand grenades, and nuclear weapons at the office of the Gut Check. We all have to start somewhere.…
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RSP Writers Project: Possessing the Minister by Bryan Frye
By Bryan Frye, www.TheGridFe.com Twitter: @LaverneusDingle I’ve never been a commanding physical presence. Growing up, I was normally the smallest person in every class, and often by a considerable margin. I was only 70 pounds in seventh grade. I was the target of bullying and often had to resort to aggressive extremes to prevent…
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RSP Writers Project: Silence by Mark Schofield
ITP’s Mark Schofield wants to feel the power that Kordell Stewart wielded to silence 100,000 crazed Michigan fans within seconds. By Mark Schofield Insidethepylon.com (@MarkSchofield) Silence is nothing; an absence of sound. Yet it evokes a powerful range of emotions. Silence is calming. A quiet moment of meditation. Being home alone while the family is out…
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Lost in Translation: The Derrick Henry Footwork Clip
RB Coach/Consultant Chad Spann provides context behind the Derrick Henry rookie camp video making the rounds this week. His explanation reveals why major media has rushed to judgment. By Chad Spann (Twitter: @cspann30) Last week, we saw the video clip of the former Heisman trophy winner Derrick Henry struggle with a footwork drill during the…
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RSP Writers Project: Benjamin Watson’s 131-Yard Pursuit of Champ Bailey
Waldman kicks off the RSP Writers Project with one of several play choices that he’ll share throughout the spring and summer. The first time I saw this poem, “Don’t Quit,” I was 14. A girl I had a crush on had it on stationery she used to write me notes. We went out a few times,…