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Mark Schofield’s RSP Scouting Lens: QB Jacob Eason (Washington) and Reading the Middle
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor Mark Schofield examines the middle-of-the-field prowess of Washington quarterback and NFL draft prospect Jacob Eason. It might be time to let you in on a little secret. I barely watch live football anymore. Outside of New England Patriots games, which I watch live because I have to do a postgame podcast…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP Scouting Lens – The Curious Case of Mr. Montez
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor Mark Schofield examines Colorado quarterback Steven Montez in this week’s RSP Scouting Lens. We all have our biases. Mine should be rather obvious by now. But if not, well, here goes: I can be a bit of a softie when it comes to evaluating quarterbacks. Perhaps it is due to my…
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The College Draft Podcast with Ross Tucker And Matt Waldman: OSU-Michigan, OU-OK St., and Auburn-Alabama
Ross Tucker and Matt Waldman preview nine NFL Draft prospects from three of the big college games this week, including Alabama-Auburn, Ohio State-Michigan, and Oklahoma-Oklahoma State. Every week, Ross Tucker and I discuss nine big-time players from three marquee games on the college football schedule: What must Michigan cornerback Lavert Hill improve upon to earn…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP Scouting Lens: QB Anthony Gordon (Washington St) and Feel
RSP contributor Mark Schofield finds Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon’s game ugly but intriguing. It is amazing how the human mind works. Specifically, it is amazing the things that stick in your brain that you can recall years— or decades—later. For example. I can not tell you much about my high school English class during…
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The College Draft Podcast with Ross Tucker And Matt Waldman: Thoughts on K.J. Hamler, Malik Harrison, Kindle Vildor, and More
Ross Tucker and Matt Waldman preview nine NFL Draft prospects from three of the big college games this week, including the marquee matchup of Ohio State-Penn State. Every week, Ross Tucker and I discuss nine big-time players from three marquee games on the college football schedule: Is Penn State receiver KJ Hamler likely to leave…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast: Scout Talk with Russ Lande
In episode four of Scout Talk with Russ Lande, Russ and Matt Waldman dive deep into the Chicago Tribune’s feature on the selection of Mitchell Trubisky, share three of their biggest misses when evaluating prospects, and reveal two more 2020 NFL prospects who have caught their eye. If you haven’t read the Chicago Tribune’s piece,…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Pre-Draft NFL Scouting Report on Lamar Jackson (Baltimore)
Rookie Scouting Portfolio founder Matt Waldman shares his pre-draft scouting report of Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. 2. Lamar Jackson, Louisville (6-2, 219) Depth of Talent Score: 82.79 = Rotational Starter: Executes at a starter level in a role, playing to his strength. The scheme will at least temporarily need more customization for the player.…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.188: WR Denzel Mims (Baylor)
RSP creator Matt Waldman examines 2020 NFL Draft prospect Denzel Mims, revealing how the receiver has made notable strides as a route runner during the past three years at Baylor. If I ran the personnel side of an NFL organization, Denzel Mims has several qualities I covet from a wide receiver. Whether it’s taking or…
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The College Draft Podcast with Ross Tucker And Matt Waldman: Wake Forest-Clemson, Oklahoma-Baylor, And Georgia-Auburn
Ross Tucker and Matt Waldman preview nine NFL Draft prospects from three of the big college games this week, including Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons, Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims, and Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm Every week, Ross Tucker and I discuss nine big-time players from three marquee games on the college football schedule: Why does…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast: Ep. 3 of Scout Talk with Russ Lande
Former NFL Scout and CFL scouting director Russ Lande and RSP author Matt Waldman continue their twice-monthly scouting podcast. This week, they discuss the Ravens’ decision to draft Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr and the Raiders’ improved offense, knockout factors in scouting evaluations, generating harmonious relationships between scouts and coaches, and 2020 prospects that have caught…