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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Sony Michel (Patriots): The Art of Finishing
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a run by NFL rookie running back Sony Michel of the Patriots and why it’s a great example of a good finish against contact. If you read the Rookie Scouting Portfolio publication, you know that I’m not a college football fan. Watching the sport is a job and I…
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Saints RB Boston Scott: Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its sample report of New Orleans Saints running back Boston Scott. 14. Boston Scott, Louisiana Tech (5-6, 203) Depth of Talent Score: 78.5 = Contributor: Starter execution in a limited role; diminishing returns beyond that scope. If there’s an unknown runner among the general audience that consumes big-corporate draft analysis, it’s…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Byron Pringle (Kansas City): File and Monitor
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines developmental WR talent Byron Pringle of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have a tough decision on their hands with Byron Pringle. The playmaker from Kansas State has deep speed, skill after the catch, and sophisticated routes in the short, intermediate, and deep ranges of the field. Kansas City has…
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Draft Picks In A Micro-Society: Matt Waldman’s 2018 RSP Post-Draft Sample
Matt Waldman shares an essay on the impact of draft capital in the NFL from his 2018 Rookie Scouting Portfolio Post-Draft publication, now available for download. Draft Picks in a Micro-Society Author’s Note: This essay was written in March of 2018. Remember this as you read about the players mentioned below. Every year after the draft, I’m…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB John Kelly (Rams): Efficient Feet
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines the efficient footwork of Rams rookie RB John Kelly, who is pushing his way up the Los Angeles depth chart. If Walter Payton was the Black Panther of running backs, John Kelly is the mortal version of the warrior-king after the Wakandan antidote has been administered. What already makes…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Sam Darnold (Jets): Pocket Ownership Needed
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Jets QB Sam Darnold, who has performed well thus far but still develop better pocket efficiency/ownership. As my colleague Mark Schofield showcased, Sam Darnold has shown promise as an NFL quarterback at winning the cat-and-mouse game with defenses. Let’s look at an area where Darnold has always struggled and…
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49ers WR Richie James: Matt Waldman’s 2018 RSP Sample Scouting Report
Matt Waldman shares his 2018 pre-draft NFL scouting report on 49ers wide receiver Richie James, an impressive rookie with more growth potential than meets the eye. 9. Richie James, Middle Tennessee State (5-10, 183) Depth of Talent Score: 83.75 = Rotational Starter: Executes at a starter level in a role playing to his strengths. I believe…
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RSP NFL Lens WR Calvin Ridley (Falcons): Three Ways to Drop the Ball
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines rookie Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley’s three drops against the Jaguars. Seeking a steady drumbeat from OTAs to training camp and the preseason? It’s the dreadful rhythm of the ball rebounding off Calvin Ridley’s hands, chest, and shoulders before it hits the ground. Although Ridley has made his share…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Tweet of the Week: Brian Baldinger’s Look at Nick Chubb
Matt Waldman’s Tweet of the Week is Brian Baldinger’s NFL Films look at Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb’s immense talent. Finally…finally, someone on a bigger stage sees what I’ve been saying for years…YEARS…about Chubb. I appreciate that Baldinger also drops a Saquon Barkley reference to Chubb’s agility. So many people miss just how agile…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room WR Keke Coutee (Texans): Manipulating Zones
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio showcases Texans WR Keke Coutee manipulating a linebacker playing zone coverage in the middle of the field. When a player misses much of training camp due to an injury but impressed the team enough prior to August that he makes the active roster, he’s the option you don’t want to…