RSP Founder Matt Waldman shares how he evaluates young NFL quarterbacks as they acclimate to the NFL.
A reader/listener asked how I “re-evaluate” pro rookie quarterbacks on X/Twitter earlier this evening, and I thought this was worth sharing with most of you who don’t frequent the app. Excuse the misspellings, I’m all thumbs on my phone.
Great Q. Answer in thread below. https://t.co/OPbm60KHWf
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) September 23, 2023
The first 6-8 gms show us:
A) Is the scheme a good match for the QB to continue a reasonable eval of progress or hindering it?
B) If A = yes, then is the player looking like he did in college (+’s and -‘s) but at a consistently higher speed of athlete and performance?
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) September 23, 2023
During the first 6-20 gms of that rookie’s career opposing DCs begin implementing what they’ve learned. It may begin with a few tweaks or there’s a clear path to test the QB based on reports on their personnel’s capabilities.
This is often we’re the early hype begins to fade
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) September 23, 2023
If he can between starts 15-30, he has a real shot at earning a second contract and becoming a long term starter.
If he can’t, he probably gets a franchise tag, at best, but usually will be relegated to FA as a journeyman option or a backup.
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) September 23, 2023
In conclusion, two weeks only will tell you if the player is acclimating initially to the speed/expertise of athletes.
Weeks 6-20 show what the “NFL’s Book” is on him and how they are trying to stop him,
Weeks 15-30 show if he’s growing beyond the book into a legit long term…
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) September 23, 2023
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