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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: QB D’Eriq King (Miami)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the pocket play and coverage-reading promise of Miami Hurricanes Quarterback and NFL Draft Prospect D’Eriq King. I had a strong first impression of D’Eriq King after studying a few of his games when he lit up defenses as a Houston Cougar. King’s arm talent, decision-making, dynamic mobility, and red-zone…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: RB Zamir White (UGA) Has the Foundation for a Pro Career
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines University of Georgia running back Zamir White, an NFL prospect with the fundamentals that teams seek from a pro ball carrier. If you want to learn what I seek from running backs with pro potential, Zamir White’s game serves as a good foundation. Some of you reading this are…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: Texas A&M WR Jhamon Ausbon’s Comfort with Chaos
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the on-field communication and coping skills of 6-2, 225-pound receiver, Jhamon Ausbon. These are two traits that veteran NFL receivers must have to deliver week-in and week-out in the league. Comfort with chaos is a trait of top-notch professionals. Despite the lip-service given during TV sound bytes, leadership seminars,…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB J.K. Dobbins #Ravens Is Ready for Flight
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens profiles a pair of plays from rookie running back J.K. Dobbins, who may be in a supporting role behind Mark Ingram, but this young Raven is almost ready for flight. Clyde Edwards-Helaire had the best immediate fit among rookie running backs, but J.K. Dobbins has the best long-term fit, and…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.278 WR Tamorrion Terry (FSU): Handle Needed
Matt Waldman’s RSP takes a first pass at FSU wide receiver Tamorrion Terry’s game and discovers that Terry has work to do when it comes to ball handling as a pass catcher and runner. Tamorrion Terry is a name in the prospect conversation with sizzle. Whenever I stumble across a message board or social media…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.276 WR Jaylen Waddle (Alabama) Playing Above His Weight Class
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a play from Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle’s portfolio that reveals a 2021 NFL Draft prospect capable of playing above his weight class. You have to be tough in body, mind, and spirit to succeed in the NFL long-term. It’s why a smaller and lighter player must show skill…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: (Alabama) WR Jaylen Waddle’s Boundary Masterwork
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines the boundary masterwork of Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Micro movements aren’t just for running backs. The Crimson Blur, Jaylen Waddle demonstrates this concept as a wide receiver at the boundary of the end zone after stair-stepping an out pattern from the slot as part of a fantastic performance…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: WR Ja’Marr Chase (LSU): When You Can’t Separate the Technician from the Athlete
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room attempts a discussion about LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s athletic traits, but the technician can’t be removed so easily from the NFL Draft prospect’s game. These days, much of my football analysis has been a categorization of traits, techniques, and strategies. I often isolate these things on the tape as…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room WR Ja’Marr Chase (LSU): Game That Speaks in Complete Sentences
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler room reveals how 2021 NFL Draft prospect Ja’Marr Chase has mastered enough details as a receiver that his game makes a statement. A player’s game speaks to the observer. The range and style of how a game speaks depend on its depth and breadth of knowledge. Ask Seattle wide receiver D.K.…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: WR Rashod Bateman (Minnesota)
The middle of the field is a difficult and dangerous place for wide receivers. 2021 NFL Draft prospect Rashod Bateman demonstrates that in this area of the field, retracting the ball is just as important as having a strong catch radius in this Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room episode. Rashod Bateman has excellent judgment and…