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Matt Waldman’s RSP Flashback: Overrated-Underrated Running Backs (2006)
Matt Waldman shares his list of overrated and underrated running backs from the 2006 NFL Draft class — his first year publishing the Rookie Scouting Portfolio Author’s Note: 2006 was the first year of my publication. I had no idea about the time-commitment involved heading into the project. I was so far behind schedule with studying players,…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens Flashback: RB Chris Johnson (Tennessee)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines former 2,000-yard back Chris Johnson and discovers that a subtle move could help him flip the field better than a dramatic jump cut. I missed on Chris Johnson when I studied him for the 2008 NFL Draft. I didn’t see enough tape and I didn’t grasp the subtleties of how…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 145: RB Myles Gaskin (Washington), All Broken Tackles Aren’t Equal
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a touchdown run from 2019 NFL Draft prospect Myles Gaskin and broaches the topic of analyzing broken tackles. Myles Gaskin made a good decision to return to Washington in 2018. Although he’s handled the workload for three consecutive years and has been among the yardage leaders at his position,…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RBs Arian Foster and David Montgomery and Smart Footwork
While watching 2019 NFL Draft prospect David Montgomery exhibit intelligent footwork on a bounce-out, Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio remembered Arian Foster do the same thing. It’s a good technique that running backs should learn. While studying running back David Montgomery, I noticed him take consecutive steps with the same foot to set up a…
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Matt Waldman’s NFL Lens: RB Darren Sproles Has Independent Rear Suspension
Eagles running back Darren Sproles is a special NFL player. Matt Waldman’s RSP examines a facet of Sproles’ footwork that aids his balance and agility in tight spaces. What do Sproles and Marshawn Lynch have in common? Eric Stoner discovered the link when we took a Sproles video tangent during an RSP Film room on Donnel…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 143 RB Jordan Scarlett (Florida): Pass Protection
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines two pass protection assignments of NFL Draft prospect Jordan Scarlett and why running backs have a steep learning curve in the pros. Jordan Scarlett is an NFL-caliber ballcarrier. He’s a patient runner who will also hit tight creases and bleed everything he can from them. He ran over and…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 140: RB L.J. Scott (Michigan St.) and Phases of Movement
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines a play of 2019 NFL Draft prospect, RB L.J. Scott and classifies phases of movement at the position. I’ve only begun to dive into Fergus Connolly’s book, Game Changer. Connolly is a coach at Michigan who has worked for a wide range of professional teams in various sports, including the…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Flashback: 2008 Running Back Class Rankings
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio revisits his pre-draft rankings of the NFL’s 2008 running back class. This year’s running back class was one of the richest I’ve seen since writing the first RSP in 2006. Although Marshawn Lynch and Adrian Peterson are the best two backs I’ve seen from a single class, 2008’s crew had the…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 138 RB Ryquell Armstead, Temple: Art of the Bounce
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines the running back’s role in executing a good bounce outside, featuring 2019 NFL Draft prospect Ryquell Armstead of Temple. Acceleration is an essential component to a successful bounce outside. However, it’s only part of the equation. A running back must understand the blocking scheme and use that knowledge to…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 137 RB Jacques Patrick (FSU): Downhill Thumpin’
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines Florida State running back Jacques Patrick and why this 2019 NFL Draft prospect bears some similarities to Leonard Fournette and Karlos Williams. Jacques Patrick isn’t as fast as Leonard Fournette or Karlos Williams. However, he’s a big downhill thumper who thrives behind a fullback and a gap scheme. Give…