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Matt Waldman’s RSP Solo Cast: WRs A-Z from the 2023 NFL Draft
Matt Waldman delivers a solo RSP Cast with pre-NFL Combine thoughts on 59 wide receivers from the 2023 NFL Draft class. Topics Why this class is more fascinating than usual. A second tier filled with sky-high potential. A second tier littered with landmines underneath many of their games. The technical issues that are these […]
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Going Deeper Than the Lamar Jackson-Collusion Conspiracy, Position Coaches, Pro Days, and Zach Evans: Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk with Russ Lande
CFL and NFL scout Russ Lande and the RSP’s Matt Waldman discuss the things people aren’t discussing enough with the Lamar Jackson contract story, position coaches, pro days, and prospects with stories like Zach Evans. Topics This week: Why the collusion talk doesn’t get to the heart of what Lamar Jackson’s contract negotiations are really […]
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Lessons from Tom Brady’s Career, Sr. Bowl Red Herrings, What to Make of Michael Wilson: Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk with Russ Lande
CFL and NFL scout Russ Lande and the RSP’s Matt Waldman discuss the lessons gained from Tom Brady’s career, what’s to gain from all-star games like the Senior Bowl, and what to make of a prospect like wide receiver Michael Wilson. Topics This week: What lessons did Tom Brady potentially learn about football from competing […]
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Kyler Murray, Justin Fields-Bryce Young, Tyjae Spears, and RB Eval Criteria: Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk with Russ Lande
Montreal Alouettes’ head of U.S. scouting Russ Lande and the RSP’s Matt Waldman discusses the Cardinals’ changes on Kyler Murray’s development challenges, the Justin Fields-Bryce Young offseason conundrum, our criteria for scouting RBs, and Tulane RB Tyjae Spears. Topics This week: The backdrop for Kliff Kingsbury’s firing and what’s ahead for Arizona. The work ahead […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk: Football Disciplines, Building Evaluation Processes, And Grades vs. Rankings
This week, Matt Waldman RSP Cast breaks down different disciplines of football analysis, the building blocks for a helpful film-grading process, and why grades are far more important than rankings. Laurie Fitzpatrick is off this week, so I did a solo cast on the scouting of player film: Why understanding the disciplines of football analysis […]
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How NFL Teams Develop Prospect Lists, QB Development in the NFL, Building the Back End of Rosters, And the Continuing Devaluating of RBs: Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk with Russ Lande
Montreal Alouettes’ head of U.S. scouting Russ Lande and the RSP’s Matt Waldman discuss how NFL teams develop lists of prospects for evaluation, why this is a great time of year to build the back end of rosters, and thoughts on quarterback development and running back devaluation. Topics This week: The roles of Blesto, National, […]
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Purdy, Robinson, Tight Ends, and Hard-to-Teach Skills: Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk with Russ Lande
Montreal Alouettes’ head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP’s Matt Waldman discuss the scarcity of a complete tight end in the NFL, Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ end-of-year strategy with the QB position, Jon Robinson’s firing, hard-to-teach skills, and thoughts on NFL players and prospects we’ve recently studied. Topics This week: A complete tight […]
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A Quick Note on This Week’s Podcast Schedule
Matt Waldman provides a quick note on this week’s RSP Cast schedule. I had to delay recording my podcasts with Laurie Fizpatrick, Russ Lande, and Adam Harstad this week. A number of things came up. I’ve been working on the November Update of the monthly projections and dynasty rankings service which is now available for […]
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Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa, and the Balance of Strategic and Task-Oriented Leadership: Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast discusses Mike McDaniel salvaging Tua Tagovailoa’s NFL career in Miami and the history of coaches and teams that successfully balance task-oriented and strategic management of talents. This morning, I shared my NFL pre-draft scouting report of Tua Tagovailoa, which noted anticipation, accuracy, and manipulation as strengths of the Dolphins quarterback’s game. […]
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Tua Tagovailoa, Jeff Saturday, And the Value of Balancing Strategic and Task-Oriented Management: Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk with Russ Lande
Montreal Alouettes’ head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP’s Matt Waldman discuss the success of Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the Colts’ hiring of Jeff Saturday, Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, Andy Reid, and how it relates to effectively balancing task-oriented management principles with flexible and strategic thinking as an NFL head coach. Topics This […]