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Scott Bischoff’s RSP Film Room LB Genard Avery (Browns): Fists That Go Boom
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Scott Bischoff profiles the striking power of Cleveland Browns pick Genard Avery and illustrates how those skills compare to veteran pass rusher Elvis Dumervil. Former Memphis linebacker Genard Avery enters the NFL as a very underrated pass rusher because he makes plays despite not having the stature that the NFL demands…
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Courtland Sutton: Why Route Running Matters by Broncos CB Chris Harris
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares Broncos cornerback Chris Harris’ thoughts on rookie receiver Courtland Sutton’s game. Nicki Jhabvala tweeted this quote she got from Chris Harris about Courtland Sutton’s game after a week of facing him in training camp: He’s a good jump-ball, 50-50 guy. He’s got to learn ALL the routes. In the…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: 49ers WR Dante Pettis
Matt Waldman shares his RSP pre-draft NFL scouting report on 49ers WR Dante Pettis — his top-ranked receiver in this 2018 class. 1. Dante Pettis, Washington (6-0, 186) Depth of Talent Score: 87.7 = Starter: Capable of a larger role and learning on the go. Pettis is the reason that, if I’m seeking a top receiver in this…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Pre-Draft Scouting Report Sample: Colts RB Jordan Wilkins
Colts running back Jordan Wilkins is impressing in training camp. See why Matt Waldman’s RSP was high on Wilkins’ skill as a ballcarrier before the NFL Draft. Jordan Wilkins, Ole Miss (6-1, 216) Depth of Talent Score: 76 = Contributor: Starter execution in a limited role; diminishing returns beyond that scope. If strictly measuring the core attributes…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No. 132: WR D.J. Chark (Jacksonville Jaguars)
SB Nation’s Laurie Fitzpatrick joins Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room for a look at Jacksonville Jaguars rookie WR D.J. Chark. After a year-long hiatus, the RSP Film Room is back. My guest is Laurie Fitzpatrick, a film analyst whose work I noticed last year on Twitter. A former running back, cornerback, and return specialist, Laurie…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: Ravens WR Jordan Lasley
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares his pre-draft NFL scouting report on Ravens wide receiver Jordan Lasley, who is showing skill beyond his draft status in training camp. 10. Jordan Lasley, UCLA (6-1, 203) Depth of Talent Score: 83.7 = Rotational Starter: Executes at a starter level in a role that plays to his strengths.…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Twitter Vids: RB Justin Jackson (Chargers)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines NFL Draft pick Justin Jackson of the Los Angeles Chargers. Not on Twitter? Doesn’t matter. You can still check out my compilation of Twitter vids of players in this draft class. No video is more than two and a half minutes long and you won’t find them on the…
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Colts RB Nyheim Hines: Matt Waldman’s RSP Twitter Moments
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines NFL Draft pick Nyheim Hines of the Indianapolis Colts. Not on Twitter? Doesn’t matter. You can still check out my compilation of Twitter vids of players in this draft class. No video is more than two and a half minutes long and you won’t find them on the RSP…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens Carolina RB Christian McCaffrey: This Is Good Footwork
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens shares a Christian McCaffrey run that illustrates why mature footwork involves keeping the feet on the ground as much as possible. This is Christian McCaffrey running downhill in the Carolina Panthers offense. Yes, this was a rare sight last year in Charlotte, because the coaching staff got gadget-happy with the rookie…
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The RSP NFL Lens: Tom Brady, Josh Rosen and Barenaked Ladies by Mark Schofield
Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens draws a link between Tom Brady’s longevity and an existing talent of Josh Rosen’s that Rosen must further if he seeks sustained success. It might come as a surprise, or a shock even, for people to find out that I have musical tastes that expand beyond Toto. My Twitter persona…