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RSP Boiler Room No. 171 RB Nico Evans (Wyoming): Using the OL As A Ballast
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases a run by 2019 NFL Draft prospect, RB Nico Evans (Wyoming) where he uses his lineman as a ballast to work through a linebacker in the crease for a long touchdown. There are a lot of good examples of Nico Evans’ intelligent play-making in his 2018 opener against New…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 170 RB Nico Evans (Wyoming): Ball Security
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases an excellent example of strong ball security by 2019 NFL Draft prospect, RB Nico Evans of Wyoming. Blessed with a low center of gravity and a compact and efficient running style, Nico Evans is built for work between the tackles. A senior, this will be Evans’ first year carrying…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep. 24: NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein joins Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast for a conversation about the process of scouting, lessons we’ve learned over the years, the players who taught us those lessons, and 2019 prospects who’ve caught our eye. One of my favorite RSP Film Room episodes was the clinic that Lance Zierlein gave about offensive line play when…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 169 RB Devin Singletary (FAU): Anatomy of A Stiff-Arm
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio showcases the elements of an effective stiff-arm, which 2019 NFL Draft prospect Devin Singletary delivers on a Marshall defender. The Heisman. The Flipper. The Forearm Shiver. The Jab. The Bolo Punch. The Swipe. The Yank. The Head-Tilter. There’s a wide variety of effective stiff-arms. Although some are power moves, it’s…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 168 RB Devin Singletary (FAU): Motor
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the effort of FAU RB Devin Singletary, a 2019 NFL Draft prospect. When your football nickname is ‘Motor,’ you better bring that effort in all phases of the game or else it will become an enduring joke. From what I’ve seen thus far, Singletary lives up to that moniker — with…
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Saints RB Boston Scott: Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its sample report of New Orleans Saints running back Boston Scott. 14. Boston Scott, Louisiana Tech (5-6, 203) Depth of Talent Score: 78.5 = Contributor: Starter execution in a limited role; diminishing returns beyond that scope. If there’s an unknown runner among the general audience that consumes big-corporate draft analysis, it’s…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP on the Dynasty Crossroads Podcast: RB Joe Mixon (Bengals)
Matt Waldman’s RSP joins Jake Anderson and Peter Howard for an in-depth conversation about Cincinnati Bengals RB Joe Mixon on the latest Dynasty Crossroads Podcast. The Dynasty Crossroads podcast features Peter Howard (@pahowdy) and Jake Anderson (@NFLDraftTalker) in a weekly format where they discuss one player. Howard uses an analytical perspective and Anderson uses a…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Ryan Nall: File Away and Monitor
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a few plays of rookie Ryan Nall, a versatile option vying for a roster spot with the Chicago Bears. Every year, there are players who lack the draft capital for early opportunities but they have the talent to develop into role players or starters in the NFL. Before I…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep. 23: 15 Underused NFL Players
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast profiles 15 NFL skill players that Matt would want on his expansion team. What if I won an NFL expansion team and I could acquire veterans to build it? Who are some of the skill players that I’d expect (and hope) would be on that list? After thinking about it for…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Jordan Howard (Chicago): Point the Toe, the Hips Will Follow
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a bounce-out by Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard and reveals that the toe is the key dynamic change of direction. Jordan Howard is not the 1st, 5th, or even 20th running back anyone would mention when discussing ball carriers who possess a dynamic change of direction, which is…