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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: #Chargers QB Justin Herbert’s Vertical Prowess And Pocket Progress
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines the vertical prowess and pocket management of Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert. Justin Herbert deserves a ton of praise for his early performance, especially after making an unplanned debut last month. Herbert is a massive reason why this Chargers offense is a competitive and dangerous unit that…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: #Patriots RB Damien Harris Was Productive Despite the Rust
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Patriots RB Damien Harris’ 2020 debut. Although he gained over 100 yards against the Chiefs, Waldman shows where Harris left yards on the field—likely due to rust. The Damien Harris I saw on Monday Night Football was not the Damien Harris I watched at Alabama. When he was the…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: #Steelers RB James Conner’s Demise Was Greatly Exaggerated
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases James Conner’s performance during the opening month of the NFL season and reveals the skills of the running back’s game that is often overlooked. Forty-five minutes into the first Monday Night game of the 2020 season and we had our first public overreaction of the year. James Conner struggles…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: #Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy Isn’t Antonio Brown. Reggie Wayne? Eventually.
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines the first pair of games from Jerry Jeudy’s rookie season and highlights the promise of his route running and catch-point toughness as well as the rookie mistakes that first-year receivers make. We’re only a month into the NFL season and Jerry Jeudy has answered the few lingering questions about…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: The Education of #Bengals QB Joe Burrow
Mark Schofield delivers a progress report on Joe Burrow’s September in the NFL for Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio and the results are encouraging. A rookie season is an advanced coursework for a new NFL quarterback. Players, even those with an SEC pedigree such as Cincinnati Bengals passer Joe Burrow, are going to be seeing…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: TE Mo Alie-Cox #Colts and What Makes Him Tick?
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Indianapolis Colt tight end Mo Alie-Cox, a versatile option in the passing game. When I have a chance, I like to ask followers to give me a player they’d like to learn more about. Among the candidates this week was Mo Alie-Cox. The Colts’ third-string tight end who…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: #Saints QB Drew Brees Is Fine
RSP founder, Matt Waldman has heard the questions this month about Drew Brees and a possible decline in play. After examining the past two games, Brees looks sharp even if his receivers could be sharper. Cecil Lammey asked me on Thursday night’s Audible if Drew Brees was washed up. It was the third or fourth…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB J.K. Dobbins #Ravens Is Ready for Flight
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens profiles a pair of plays from rookie running back J.K. Dobbins, who may be in a supporting role behind Mark Ingram, but this young Raven is almost ready for flight. Clyde Edwards-Helaire had the best immediate fit among rookie running backs, but J.K. Dobbins has the best long-term fit, and…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Baker Mayfield #Browns (A Progress Report)
Matt Waldman examines Baker Mayfield’s Week 2 performance against the Cincinnati Bengals and sees positives for the Cleveland Browns quarterback who is at a pivotal point in his NFL development. Regardless of whether he’ll make them, and I doubt he ever would publicly, Baker Mayfield has excuses. If you’re a pro football fan, you’re familiar…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: What Makes #Lions RB Adrian Peterson Tick?
Matt Waldman examines Adrian Peterson’s Week 1 debut with the Lions and shows the vision and cutting skills that this future Hall of Famer lives and dies by, as well as the difference between his current skills and his past as an RB demigod. Note: This video is the debut of work that I’m doing…