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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.39: Daniel Simpkins, Footballguys and Evaluating Off-Field Behavior
Footballguys writer Daniel Simpkins, a therapist by trade, joins Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast for a conversation about evaluating and addressing the off-field incidents of pro football players and the NFL’s progress with handling societal issues as well as thoughts about background evaluations of pro prospects. Daniel Simpkins (@xfantasyphoenix on Twitter) pens the weekly feature on prognosticating future […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.136: RB Justice Hill (Oklahoma St.)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room breaks down Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill, a big-play threat whose game offers a glimmer of what made Reggie Bush an NFL big-play threat. Fans pay to see big plays and it’s why Justice Hill sells tickets. He’s a quick-twitch runner with moves and big-play speed. With the exception […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.182: The Triumvirate of RB Dexter Williams’ (Notre Dame) Game
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases the footwork, vision, and knowledge of blocking scheme that Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams illustrates in his game. If I could outlaw one word in the lexicon of running back analysis, it would be “vision.” The term is too vague and it leads to a lot of incomplete […]
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Scott Bischoff’s RSP Scouting Lens: DE Kenny Willekes (Michigan State)
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor Scott Bischoff profiles the rare combination of skills found in the game of 2019 NFL Draft prospect, Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes. There are times while watching film of college football players when you feel you are watching something special. I get that vibe while watching film of Michigan State […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.135: WR K.J. Hill (Ohio State)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the ball-tracking, sharpness of movement, and route running of 2019 NFL Draft prospect, Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill. Isaac Bruce, Robert Woods, Amari Cooper, Calvin Ridley, and K.J. Hill share commonalities as wide receivers. Their movements are sharp and sudden, which helps them tell a compelling story — even […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP: The Talent-Work Ethic Question
Matt Waldman’s RSP examines the talent versus work ethic question as it applies to football and the NFL Draft. What is the nature of talent? How much of it is inherent? How much of it comes from persistent training? Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000-Hour Rule in his publication Outliers is a popular and hotly debated idea. I agree […]
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RSP Boiler Room No.181 TE Keenen Brown (Texas State)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases the athletic ability of Texas State TE Keenen Brown, a fluid, mobile athlete whose size and coordination makes him a worthwhile consideration as a developmental project in the NFL. Tight end is one of the most difficult positions in football. The collegiate game segmented the position into big receivers […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.180 WR Greg Campbell, Jr. (UTSA): Widening the Opponent
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a short route from UTSA wide receiver Greg Campbell, Jr that successfully widens the path of his opponent. Too often, we skip over the simple things that go a long way toward revealing whether a player is a technically-sound prospect. Wide receiver Greg Campbell, Jr. is not a big […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Guest Appearance: Locked On Browns Pod
Matt Waldman joins Jeff Lloyd’s Locked On Browns podcast for a conversation about Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb, the Browns’ defense, Cleveland’s draft needs, and more. Is a big-name receiver an offseason priority? What type of coach would be the best fit in Cleveland? How has Baker Mayfield progressed thus far? Is this just the beginning […]
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David Igono’s RSP Boiler Room: QB Alex Hornibrook (Wisconsin) — Convenience, Context and IKEA
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor David Igono shows why the result often downplays the process with a look at Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook’s pocket behavior. Throwing motions and footwork in the pocket for the quarterback position are universally known and generally understood. Although each quarterback’s physical tools and machinations may be different, there is a template for […]