-
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.219: Hard Breaks For WR Tylan Wallace (Oklahoma St.)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler examines two hard breaks from Tylan Wallace’s performance against Texas that reveal learning opportunities for this highly talented NFL Draft prospect. One of my favorite prospects that I’ve seen this summer, Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace is a fearless, physical wide receiver with speed and quickness. On the field, he…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.218: Story Time with WR Jerry Jeudy (Alabama)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room reveals some of the details of Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy’s story-telling prowess as a route runner. Quality route running is a process of efficient and suspenseful story-telling. The defender, like many members of a story teller’s audience, knows the basic shape of the ending, but still suspends disbelief and…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.217: WRs Henry Ruggs III And Jerry Jeudy (Alabama)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines one successful play from the points of view of Alabama receivers Henry Ruggs and Jerry Jeudy, 2020 NFL Draft prospects with an abundance of athletic, conceptual, and technical skill at the position. We often miss important details about wide receiver play when that prospect doesn’t get the ball. This…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.215: WR Tyler Johnson’s (Minnesota) Diamond Release
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a well-executed diamond release from Minnesota WR Tyler Johnson, a 2020 NFL Draft prospect. The funny thing about football—and many crafts that are a blend of science and art—is that few people, even in the highest reaches of the profession, possess complete mastery of the game. While there are…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.214: WR Marquez Stevenson (Houston) And Winning A Well-Covered Fade
In this episode of Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room on Houston receiver Marquez Stevenson, Waldman shows how the difference between an open and covered fade route can come down to the turn of a receiver’s head. Marquez Stevenson is a big-play slot receiver in the Houston offense. His speed and tracking of the football on…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: RB Royce Freeman (Denver Broncos)
Matt Waldman shares a sample scouting report on Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman from the 2018 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Royce Freeman, Oregon (5-11, 229) Depth of Talent Score: 81.75 = Rotational Starter: Executes at a starter level in a role, playing to his strengths. Freeman reminds me of Carlos Hyde with superior speed and…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.213: RB Chuba Hubbard (Oklahoma St.) C.O.D Quicks and Mobility
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a play of 2020 NFL Draft prospect Chuba Hubbard’s (Oklahoma State) that illustrates his change of direction prowess as a running back. If you’re evaluating running back Chuba Hubbard, you are definitely looking forward to the 2019 season and hoping that he’s featured on more than draws, delays, fullback…
-
RSP Boiler Room No.212: RB Kylin Hill (Miss St) And Three Forms of Contact Balance
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room features Mississippi State RB Kylin Hill and three forms of contact balance important to NFL running back play. Running Back evaluation has a lot of vague terminologies. Vision is the most well-known. Another big offender is Contact Balance. Contact Balance is a term that encompasses a wide range of outcomes.…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.76: The Future of QB Evaluation with Mark Schofield
On this episode of Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast, RSP contributor Mark Schofield joins the show for a conversation about the future of NFL quarterback evaluation. Last week, Mark Schofield reflected on his admiration for quarterback Colt Brennan’s game and how it has influenced his evaluation of the position. The article raised a number of fertile…
-
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 211: WR Jerry Jeudy (Alabama)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the game of Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and why his freshman practice tape reveals an NFL prospect whose game already spoke in sentences and though in paragraphs. Jerry Jeudy is already working with Antonio Brown during the offseason. He’s a precocious talent and his advanced skills were on…