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Matt Waldman’s RSP Twitter Vids: Texas RB Chris Warren (Raiders)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares a collection of Twitter videos he created of Oakland Raiders RB Chris Warren III’s time at Texas. When a player has success in the NFL, he often looks a lot like he did as a collegian. It’s a sign that the game isn’t too fast for him and he’s…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Twitter Vids: RB Royce Freeman (Broncos)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio showcases a pair of Twitter videos where he analyzed Broncos running back Royce Freeman, Denver’s future starter, at Oregon and both points still apply. In one of the richest classes of running backs in recent memory, Royce Freeman is in a position to become one of the most productive options as…
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RSP Tweet of the Week: WR Jerry Rice’s Route Running
Jerry Rice didn’t play as long as he did at a high level because NFL athletes weren’t as good as they are today. Ross Cooper showcases the technical mastery of Rice’s game. Who is the best receiver of all time? Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, or perhaps (one day) Antonio Brown? I don’t care and if…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens QB Matthew Stafford (Lions): Full-Body Manipulation
Rookie Scouting Portfolio writer Mark Schofield shares a play of Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford’s that reveals skills not commonly attributed to him but is a vital part of quarterbacking. A quarterback has to wear many hats on the field, and off. He has to be a general — a leader, who inspires those around him to…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Decision-Making Is Intuitive
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares a master class from a pianist that relates directly to the essential elements of quarterback decision-making. Why is it that there are notable examples of high-scoring Wonderlic quarterbacks who are disappointments and low-scoring passers who are studs? Besides the fact that the Wonderlic is a worthless test for measuring the…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens LT Andrew Whitworth (Rams): Veteran Finesse
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth on a Sammy Watkins screen pass for a touchdown. One of the significant reasons why Jared Goff’s fortunes turned around in Los Angeles was the upgrading of the Rams’ offensive line. Veteran Andrew Whitworth is an excellent left tackle who offers versatility as a…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens OLB Carl Lawson (Bengals): Downright Satantic
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Bengals OLB Carl Lawson’s precise hand placement as a pass rusher that least to a sack of Aaron Rodgers. In the Bible, the Devil is God’s most beautiful creation. It’s no wonder that detail is filled with so much beauty. If you’re an offensive lineman, second-year linebacker Carl Lawson’s…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens LB Lorenzo Alexander (Bills): Pre-Snap Psychic
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a tackle for loss thanks to Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander’s effective pre-snap read of the Broncos’ play design. When a defender correctly anticipates an offensive play, he can appear psychic. Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander’s backfield corralling of Bronco C.J. Anderson is a perfect example. All professional defenders understand how…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Darren Sproles (Eagles) vs. LB Derrick Johnson: Low Man Wins
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens profiles a Darren Sproles blitz pickup against veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson where both players try to be the low man. You lose. It’s the true outcome if you were to bet on who’d win in a matchup of Darren Sproles handling a blitzing Derrick Johnson because there’s no way any…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Jamaal Williams (Packers): Pass Pro Angles
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Green Bay Packers RB Jamaal William’s savvy knowledge of angles on a pass protection assignment during his rookie year against the Bears. A big reason Jamaal Williams was the Packers’ team rookie of the year was his pass protection. Whether it’s punching out a blitzing linebacker or safety one-on-one…