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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Ronald Jones (Tampa Bay) More Patience Required
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a run from Ronald Jones’ preseason game against the Buccaneers and explains why more patience is needed for the second-year running back. Ronald Jones has been one of the significant storylines from the NFL preseason. He’s added weight, cut down on mistakes, and he’s playing with greater decisiveness than […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Ito Smith’s (Falcons) Diagnosis of a Cutback
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a cutback by Falcons running back Ito Smith and the concept behind the decision. Continuing the conversation that we have an abundance of football analysis that oversimplifies the running back position when they refer to it as instinctive, and therefore easy, let’s examine this Ito Smith run against the […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: WR James Washington (Steelers)
Matt Waldman shares his RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report on WR James Washington, a player the Steelers hope will go a long way toward replacing Antonio Brown. 5. James Washington, Oklahoma St. (5-11, 213) Depth of Talent Score: 85.45 = Starter: Capable of a larger role and learning on the go. There is some polarization […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Kerryon Johnson (Lions) And Process-Based Evaluation
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a short video analysis of Lions running back Kerryon Johnson compiled by contributor J. Moyer that underscores a vital part of player evaluation. J. Moyer creates excellent short-form video analysis. If you’re not following his work here or on Twitter (@JMoyerFB), remedy that now. Moyer has produced a few […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: WR Byron Pringle (Chiefs)
Matt Waldman’s RSP shares its 2018 pre-NFL Draft scouting report on Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle, a second-year option who has made impressive progress during the offseason and he’s impressing the team this summer. Byron Pringle, Kansas State (6-1, 203) Depth of Talent Score: 83.65 = Rotational Starter: Executes at a starter level […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s (Packers) Stick, Dip, and Rip
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s touchdown reception against the Rams during his rookie year and discusses the way multiple techniques work together to create fluid play-making. Whether it’s running by defenders or transitioning from USF to the NFL, Marquez Valdes-Scantling is a fast football player. The second-year receiver is poised […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: The Trinity of RB Justin Jackson’s (Chargers) Game
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases three runs of RB Justin Jackson that reveal a trio of common characteristics of a competent NFL running back. Justin Jackson was arguably the most underrated running back in the vaunted 2018 NFL Draft class. This is not a popular opinion. Still, I’ll show you three runs representative of […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample: RB Nick Chubb (Cleveland) And A Dose of Perspective on RBs
Matt Waldman shares sample analysis from the 2018 Rookie Scouting Portfolio about running back evaluation and his top-graded runner of the past 5-6 years, Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb. Running Back Rankings Preface: A Dose of Perspective First-time readers of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio will probably find some of these rankings surprising. It’s not intentional. […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: WR Anthony Miller’s (Chicago) Slot Physicality and Route Prowess
Fans don’t often think about slot receivers facing physical coverage, but Chicago Bears rookie Anthony Miller demonstrates that it’s still part of the job—a job Miller performs well according to Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens. We often think about the slot receiver position as a less physical role. Slot receivers may take hits, but they […]
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Jarret Moyer’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Kerryon Johnson (Lions) And the Difference Between a Pass Catcher And a Receiver
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor J Moyer profiles two receptions of Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson to underscore the difference between a pass-catcher and a receiver. Decades of draft history show us projecting offensive skill players from college to the pros is difficult. The heterogeneity in offensive schemes between the NCAA and the NFL is one […]