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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB John Kelly (Rams): Efficient Feet
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines the efficient footwork of Rams rookie RB John Kelly, who is pushing his way up the Los Angeles depth chart. If Walter Payton was the Black Panther of running backs, John Kelly is the mortal version of the warrior-king after the Wakandan antidote has been administered. What already makes…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Bilal Powell (Jets): An Underrated Showcase of Cutback Running
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a pair of cutbacks by New York Jets RB Bilal Powell and reveals why his footwork is something to note when studying NFL Draft prospects. Bilal Powell was one of my top-ranked prospects at the running back position in the 2011 NFL Draft. Mark Ingram was my top prospect; Ryan…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Tweet of the Week: Brian Baldinger’s Look at Nick Chubb
Matt Waldman’s Tweet of the Week is Brian Baldinger’s NFL Films look at Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb’s immense talent. Finally…finally, someone on a bigger stage sees what I’ve been saying for years…YEARS…about Chubb. I appreciate that Baldinger also drops a Saquon Barkley reference to Chubb’s agility. So many people miss just how agile…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep. 21: Eric Stoner on Gruden’s Raiders, Analytics, and Adrian Peterson
Former Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Eric Stoner joins the RSP Cast for a conversation about Jon Gruden’s offense, perspectives on analytics, and Adrian Peterson’s knowledge of blocking schemes. Eric Stoner has a good eye for the game. He no longer writes about football but he was the co-founder of Draft Mecca with the likes of Justis…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Adrian Peterson in Washington (Additional Thoughts)
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens offers additional thoughts on Adrian Peterson’s fit in Washington. I wrote an article at Footballguys.com (free to read) about Adrian Peterson’s fit in Washington. I recommend going there first if you want the quick overview as well as additional film detail from his 2017 stint in Arizona. However, I have…
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RSP NFL Lens RB James Conner (Steelers): The Eyes-Feet Connection
Matt Waldman’s RSP showcases a run from second-year NFL running back James Conner of the Pittsburgh Steelers that features the eyes-feet connection. If you are thinking on stage, you’re playing slow. When you react to the stimuli around you and have trained your body to move accordingly to those variations of patterns around you, you’re…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep. 20: NFL Preseason and NFL Deep Dives and Patience Plays
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast examines NFL talents below the radar below the radar. A lot of college football and NFL tape has passed by these eyeballs during the past six weeks. Time to share… Overrated and underrated facets of preseason analysis. Now and Later: Young talents working behind the scenes that are worth your patience and…
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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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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…