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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Chris Godwin: Red Zone Specialist?
If you’re seeking a long-term bet at wide receiver, Buccaneer Chris Godwin is among the safest and steadiest prospects around. Chris Godwin has a quiet game. He lacks elite physical characteristics at the position, he’s not an elastic player at the catch point, and he’s not a terror in the open field. It doesn’t help that…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Rams WR Josh Reynolds is Still Worth Your Attention
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio still believes that second-year Rams receiver Josh Reynolds is a talent that will blossom into an NFL starter. As with any segment of life involving human beings, you have to account for fickle and impatient behavior from sports fans. If the player isn’t good immediately, something must be wrong with…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Visits The Locked On Chiefs Podcast: QB Patrick Mahomes
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio joins the Locked On Chiefs Podcast for deep dive into the potential of QB Patrick Mahomes. I’ll let listener Greg Marsden tell you what he thought of the podcast: Greg Marsden @gregminkc @MattWaldman I listened to you on @LockedOnChiefs and I learned more in 15 minutes than I have in…
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Deshaun Watson’s RSP Pre-Draft Scouting Report
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its pre-draft scouting report (and post-draft thoughts) on Texans QB Deshaun Watson. Watson’s Ranking And The Context Of My Rankings Quarterback evaluation is the most enjoyable challenge of my job. I also examine the position different than my peers, which requires context for my rankings. Watson was my fourth-rated…
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JuJu Smith-Schuster Pre-Draft Scouting Report
Matt Waldman’s RSP shares its pre-draft scouting report of Steelers rookie JuJu Smith-Schuster. “It would be incorrect to characterize [Smith-Schuster] as slow.” That was my assessment of the Steeler’s rookie before the draft. When it comes to receiver play, quickness, physicality, technical skills, and fit scheme fit matter more than sprinter’s speed. Read on and…
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Dallas Cowboys QB Cooper Rush RSP Pre-Draft Sample Report
Matt Waldman’s RSP posts a pre-draft sample report on Dallas QB Cooper Rush, who has likely earned a roster spot with a great preseason. Cooper Rush, Central Michigan (6-3, 228) If there’s a player after the first eight on my list that I have a feeling I should have graded higher than I did, I’m…
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Matt Waldman’s Fantasy Football 24/7 Pod Appearance–Great Listen!
Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Matt Waldman comes by for a 90-minute show on rookies and second-year players with Fantasy Football 24/7’s pod. I had a great time talking shop with Willie Lovato and Derek Brown on this podcast. You can find it on iTunes and Podbean. Here are some of the players and topics covered:…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 91: RB James Conner (Pittsburgh)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room takes a brief look at Pittsburgh Steelers 2017 NFL Draft pick James Conner’s quickness and cut blocking. I wish James Conner ran the 20 Shuttle and 3-Cone at the NFL Combine. If he truly regained some of the pre-illness agility and quickness that he claims in this letter published in…
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Locked on Chiefs: Matt Waldman in film room with KC’s rookie class.
Locked on Chiefs writer Ryan Tracy hosts Rookie Scouting Portfolio analyst Matt Waldman for his view of the Kansas City’s rookie class. Whether it’s fantasy football or the NFL Draft, I always enjoy sharing what I’ve learned about players on podcasts. Doing work for a Kansas City audience always has added sentimental value because my…
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Matt Waldman Talks 2017 NFL Fantasy Rookies On The New Saturday2Sunday Podcast
Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Matt Waldman discusses the fits of the 2017 fantasy rookies after the NFL Draft with the Saturday2Sunday Podcast crew. Matt Caraccio, Paul Perdichizzi, and I cover a lot of ground in this recent podcast, including, the best values at quarterback, the “why” behind the fits for the top-four running backs, making…