-
Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Colts QB Jacoby Brissett, Frank Reich, And a Near-Perfect Drive
RSP contributor Mark Schofield breaks down an excellent scoring drive that highlights the schematic and personnel strengths of the Indianapolis Colts offense, headed by quarterback Jacoby Brissett. I love studying offensive drives. You could even say I wrote the book about them a few years ago. That is why I loved studying the completion of…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens on Seahawks RB Chris Carson: Controlling the Volume Knob
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines why Seattle’s powerful running back Chris Carson is so effective in a scheme where he’s often working sidesaddle to Russ Wilson. Sometimes the most dramatic actions are the quietest. The best performers have mastered the application of these techniques. Running backs are no different. One of the best settings…
-
Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Helping Texans QB Deshaun Watson
RSP contributor Mark Schofield illustrates how the Texans can help quarterback Deshaun Watson continue his development and maximize his talent. Indulge me for a moment, dear reader, and recall the 2018-2019 NFL season and the 2019 draft cycle. Last year Houston Texans’ quarterback Deshaun Watson was sacked a league-high 62 times. As a result, the…
-
Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Thoughts on Dwayne Haskins Amid the Dysfunction in Washington
In this week’s RSP NFL Lens, Mark Schofield considers the dysfunction on and off the field in Washington and with Dwayne Haskins and shares his thoughts on the best solution. Washington is a mess. This is not some sort of lede in which the author tries to make an allusion to the state of national…
-
Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Carson Wentz and Marcus Mariota–Showcases of Anticipation
Mark Schofield breaks down the skill and craft of anticipation for quarterbacks, using NFL signal-callers Carson Wentz and Marcus Mariota’s recent tape as examples. I have something to declare at the outset of this piece, dear reader. Growing up, I was a bit of what you might consider a nerd. Now honestly, that might not…
-
Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Helping Tom Brady
Mark Schofield demonstrates how Josh McDaniels scheme deserves a healthy assist for the success of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. It almost sounds absurd. Arguably the greatest quarterback of all time. A player who is in his 20th NFL season. That’s how we can describe Tom Brady. One might think that given everything he has shown…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Alvin Kamara’s (Saints) Balance Is Borderline Mystical
Matt Waldman’s RSP can’t get enough Alvin Kamara tape. This week, he profiles a few runs that highlight the root of Kamara’s skill as a star running back with a prowess for tackle-breaking that borders on the mystical. When I watch great running backs, most of you probably think I see footwork, decision-making, athletic ability,…
-
Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Rodgers, Winston, Stafford and the Dino Concept
Mark Schofield profiles a dangerous vertical route concept demonstrated by the trio of NFL quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Jameis Winston, and Matt Stafford. Football is a copycat game. When a route concept, play design or coverage scheme is known to work, coaches are going to find a way to get it into their playbook. While watching…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Speed Kills (Our Sensibilities for Understanding RB Play)
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens profiles a pair of runs from Saquon Barkley and Malcolm Brown to illustrate why speed is over-emphasized in some circles of scouting the running back position. Speed is the cleavage of football analysis. No matter how much the NFL tells you that they’ve evolved and speed is simply one of…
-
J Moyer’s RSP Running Back Room Week 1: LeSean McCoy And Miles Sanders–What is Vision?
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor J. Moyer defines his methods for grading a running back’s vision and uses the positives and negatives of NFL running backs LeSean McCoy and Miles Sanders as examples. We all know that ‘vision’ is an important trait for running backs. But what is vision? In its most simple conceptualization, vision describes…