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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Derrick Henry (Titans): Evaluating Behavior vs. Motivation
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Derrick Henry handling of a Myles Jack blitz that could have been much better than the result. Pass protection: The task that puts more talented young running backs on the bench than injuries, fumbles, and dropped passes. Here’s Derrick Henry executing a good blitz pick-up of Myles Jackson through…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Pre-Draft Scouting Report Sample: Colts RB Jordan Wilkins
Colts running back Jordan Wilkins is impressing in training camp. See why Matt Waldman’s RSP was high on Wilkins’ skill as a ballcarrier before the NFL Draft. Jordan Wilkins, Ole Miss (6-1, 216) Depth of Talent Score: 76 = Contributor: Starter execution in a limited role; diminishing returns beyond that scope. If strictly measuring the core attributes…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Pre-Draft Sample: RB Alex Collins, Ravens
Matt Waldman shares a sample evaluation of Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins, a mature runner who plays with high intensity. 7. Alex Collins, Arkansas (5-10, 217) Of the three types of players in this tier, Collins is the first type in my eyes: A career contributor who won’t embarrass his team if he’s asked…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Joe Mixon (Bengals): Flashes of the Exceptional
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio NFL Lens showcases a cutback run by Bengals running back Joe Mixon on a play where he only succeeded because of his exceptional physical traits. You don’t cut back on a gap play. That’s the guideline with running power, trap, counter or toss. The marshaling of resources to create the…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Episode 15, Defensive Line Play: Brandon Thorn, USA Football
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast welcomes USA Football writer, Brandon Thorn to the podcast for an in-depth discussion on defensive linemen, the value of today’s running backs, and notable lines on both sides of the football. In one way, this episode with Brandon (@VeteranScout) is a good fantasy football podcast that isn’t a fantasy football podcast.…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Twitter Vids: RB Justin Jackson (Chargers)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines NFL Draft pick Justin Jackson of the Los Angeles Chargers. Not on Twitter? Doesn’t matter. You can still check out my compilation of Twitter vids of players in this draft class. No video is more than two and a half minutes long and you won’t find them on the…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Twitter Videos: RB Saquon Barkley (Giants)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines NFL Draft pick Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants. Not on Twitter? Doesn’t matter. You can still check out my compilation of Twitter vids of players in this draft class. No video is more than two and a half minutes long and you won’t find them on the…
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Colts RB Nyheim Hines: Matt Waldman’s RSP Twitter Moments
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines NFL Draft pick Nyheim Hines of the Indianapolis Colts. Not on Twitter? Doesn’t matter. You can still check out my compilation of Twitter vids of players in this draft class. No video is more than two and a half minutes long and you won’t find them on the RSP…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Todd Gurley (Rams): Footwork and Movement
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Todd Gurley’s excellent movement in compressed space. If Todd Gurley’s game was a dish at my Imaginary football diner, he’d be the “Eddie Georgia Plate.” If you’re under 35, you probably only saw George well have his expiration date as an elite running back. George was a smooth, powerful runner…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 151 RB Jalin Moore (Appalachian State): Yards Through Contact and Agility
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines 2019 NFL Draft prospect RB Jalin Moore’s skill to earn yards after contact and his agility in tight quarters. Jalin Moore is a freak. At least that’s what college football report Bruce Feldman has said for the past two seasons in his annual report on top football athletes in…