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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…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample: QB Paxton Lynch (Denver)
Matt Waldman shares his Rookie Scouting Portfolio pre-NFL Draft report of Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch. 4. Paxton Lynch, Memphis (6-7, 244) If it’s correct that many teams consider Wentz the top quarterback prospect in this class, it’s equally likely that Lynch is seen as the best combination of physical talent and upside. Many in…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample: Patriots RB Ralph Webb (Vanderbilt)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares his pre-draft NFL scouting report of Patriots running back Ralph Webb. 24. Ralph Webb, Vanderbilt (5-10, 202) Depth of Talent Score: 73.7 = Reserve: Contributor with limitations in scope and execution. Webb does a lot of things well but nothing about his game stands out among the crowd. It either…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Chris Warren III (Raiders)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room examines the potential of Raiders hopeful Chris Warren III and why he might be the choice for Oakland as its third back on the depth chart. Marshawn Lynch told Chris Warren III that he must have done something wrong to go undrafted this spring. At first, Lynch asked Warren what…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Lions RB Kerryon Johnson’s Preseason Debut
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines moments from Lions running back Kerryon Johnson’s preseason debut. One of my favorite backs in this draft class, Kerryon Johnson has looked the part as a runner and receiver. How much playing time he earns during the season will come down to the next two weeks of camp and…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Nick Chubb’s Browns Debut And Separating the Signal From the Noise
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Nick Chubb’s preseason debut in Cleveland and illustrates why it’s important to separate the back from the blocking. It’s easy to think Nick Chubb looked bad in his preseason debut against the Giants. At first blush, it appeared he had several issues depending on the run: Colliding with his…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 161 RB Trayveon Williams (Texas A&M): Effort is Also Mental
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a chip block of Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams, a 2019 NFL Draft prospect, and explains why the notion of effort is not just physical in nature. When we think of effort in athletics, we default to the physical. A player with a “high motor” is desirable. In the case…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 160 RB Trayveon Williams (Texas A&M): Footwork-Vision-Speed
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room analyzes a 72-yard run from Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams, a potential 2019 NFL Draft prospect. Trayveon Williams is a good college football runner but based solely on his 2017 tape, he’s not ready for the NFL. Williams isn’t a complete player — at least not yet. His pass protection requires more…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP on Chris Harris’ Podcast: Rookie Watch
Matt Waldman of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio joins Chris Harris’ fantasy football podcast for an early-August discussion of a variety of rookies as well as Patrick Mahomes’ fantasy potential. If you haven’t checked out Chris Harris’ (@harrisfootball) work, I recommend picking up his Football Almanac. A fellow film watcher, Chris understands the value of studying…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 159 RB Benny Snell, Jr: Hip Mobility And Unanswered Questions
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases a play that illustrates a potential lack of hip mobility from 2019 NFL Draft prospect Benny Snell, Jr. and shares the type of questions raised when beginning the process of studying a player. Benny Snell, Jr. is a determined and aggressive power back with good balanced who will break through reaches,…