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2016 RSP NFL Draft Analysis
With the draft approaching, here’s all the 2016 analysis from the RSP blog on one page. The essays, analysis, and scouting reports about recent NFL Draft prospects come from research I undertake to write the Rookie Scouting Portfolio Publication. Now in the 11th year of publication, the RSP is the best of both worlds: a summarized magazine…
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RSP Film Room No.83: LB Leonard Floyd
Charles McDonald of Playmaker Mentality returns to the show for a look at the Georgia player I thought was a confounding choice as a top-15 pick, but McDonald makes a compelling case to rethink that position. I studied Leonard Floyd in September. After two games, I turned he tape off and decided I didn’t…
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The Future Lessons of Shaq Lawson & Prospect Evaluation
Two analysts, a FBS coach, and a scout debate Shaq Lawson and it’s a great lesson on evaluation and evaluation process. Clemson defensive end Shaq Lawson is the most polarizing first-round defensive talent in this draft. One side believes Lawson is an explosive, top-notch athlete who didn’t get to display all that he’s capable…
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RSP Film Room No.82: LB Darron Lee w/Jene Bramel
Jene Bramel returns to the film room and shows his chops on the defensive side of the ball. Darron Lee has been the most requested player for the film room episodes of the 2016 season. The Buckeyes’ outside linebacker is an athlete, but Bramel shows us why Lee is a solid prospect with room to…
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Dynasty Blueprint Podcast
I joined Ryan McDowell and Matt Williamson on their excellent pod for a conversation about my my RSP rankings that differ from the consensus. Listen Here For analysis of skill players in this year’s draft class, download the 2016 Rookie Scouting Portfolio – early-bird purchase for April 1 download available now. Better yet, if you’re a fantasy…
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Norse Code Podcast
I joined Arif Hasan and Dusty O’Connell for an excellent discussion about team-building and the NFL Draft. This is less about prospects and more about NFL management, infrastructure, and decision-making as it relates to to the draft. Listen to the podcast here.
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RSP Boiler Room: DE Noah Spence & Bending the Edge
John Owning of Football Insiders and Bleacher Report joins me for a look at Spence bending the edge and contrasts his footwork with Joey Bosa. Owning, Justice Mosqueda, Ryan Riddle, Eric Stoner, Kyle Posey, and Jene Bramel are among my go-to-guys for RSP Film Rooms on defenders. If you haven’t seen Owning on the show, I…
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The Woot and Wye Pod Appearance
More skill position talk with my friends down under. Listen In particular the guys talk Jared Goff, Cardale Jones, Mike Bercovici, Ezekiel Elliott, Peyton Barber, Brandon Wilds, Daniel Braverman, Leonte Caroo, Laquon Treadwell, Austin Hooper, Temarick Hemmingway and Hunter Henry. They also deep dive into the skewed perception of white wide receivers still happening in…
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12 Things Worth Learning From WR Moritz Boehringer’s Tape
Gil Brandt doesn’t think the German receiver’s tape is worth studying. I took that as a challenge and found 12 things about Moritz Boehringer’s game that reveal a viable NFL receiving prospect. Let’s get this straight: I’m not touting Moritz Boehringer as a first or second-day prospect. Physically and athletically, he’s a first-round athlete. From…
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RSP Film Room: DE Tyrone Holmes, Montana
Justis Mosqueda profiles his under the radar find in this terrific episode of the film room. A high school defensive line and offensive line coach, Justis Mosqueda is one of my favorite resources for edge rushers. If you haven’t heard of his Force Players studies, I suggest you check it out immediately. I also recommend you…