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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Mental Mahomes
RSP writer Mark Schofield examines three Patrick Mahomes touchdowns and showcases the mental game of the young Chiefs quarterback. Patrick Mahomes is off to the kind of start that few in the football would have envisioned — at least, those outside of the Kansas City Chiefs’ organization. While the raw talent and the arm strength have lived…
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Scott Bischoff’s RSP Scouting Lens: DTs Dre’Mont Jones (Ohio State) And Gerald McCoy (Tampa Bay), Interior Disruption
Will we be comparing Ohio State defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones to Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro Gerald McCoy? Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor Scott Bischoff highlights the early similarities. Ohio State defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones lives in opposing backfields. He is a disruptive interior defender loaded with physical ability to win in a variety of ways. At…
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RSP NFL Lens WR Antonio Brown (Steelers): It’s Only Cheating If You Get Caught
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Antonio Brown’s Thursday Night Football touchdown reception against the Panthers and reveals the ambivalence we have with cheating. No, I don’t believe in the statement that the title of this piece suggests but it was still an admirable display of craft — if you can divorce yourself from the…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Malcom Brown (Rams): Integrated Technique
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Rams running back Malcolm Brown’s highlight-reel display of footwork along the boundary that is not as happenstance as it appears. Malcolm Brown authored a career-highlight touchdown reception against the Saints on Sunday, maintaining his balance and footing inside the boundary after a New Orleans defender hit Brown’s back leg…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Josh Gordon (Patriots): It’s Not Minutiae
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines the refined details of Josh Gordon’s game that makes the New England Patriots wide receiver a great player. When you listen to this week’s RSP Cast where Matt Harmon and I share our top five receivers in the NFL, Josh Gordon is missing from both of our lists. If…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Aaron Rodgers’ (Packers) Master Class
Mark Schofield shares why Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a master of his craft in this episode of his RSP NFL Lens. At the Matt Waldman Rookie Scouting Portfolio, we spend a lot of time breaking down and evaluating younger players. It makes sense, after all, given that “Rookie” is in the title of what…
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Mark Schofield’s NFL Lens: Drew Brees and “Getting it Done”
RSP contributor Mark Schofield showcases how Drew Brees relied on traits of his game not often associated with him to beat the Baltimore Ravens pressure. No, this is not a “Larry the Cable Guy” bit. This is, however, an analysis of a quarterback perhaps stepping outside his comfort zone to “get it done.” One of…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: DeAndre Hopkins-Jalen Ramsey and Gaining Comfort in the Gray
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines four plays in 2018’s Week 7 duel between Houston receiver DeAndre Hopkins and Jacksonville cornerback Jalen Ramsey and gains insights on what makes these NFL All-Pros special. DeAndre Hopkins is among the best tight-coverage receivers in football. Jalen Ramsey is among the best man-to-man cornerbacks. They meet twice a year…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Mitchell Trubisky’s (Bears) Confidence and Development
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Mark Schofield reveals what’s behind quarterback Mitchell Trubisky’s sudden outburst of production in Chicago. After a somewhat sloppy start to his second year in the NFL, Mitchell Trubisky was facing criticism in Chicago. Lots of it. There were some corners of the Midwest calling for head coach Matt Nagy to make…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Albert Wilson (Dolphins): Anatomy of the Speed Break
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson’s footwork on a speed break against the Chicago Bears. Football is a game of inches. It’s an elegant statement because the deeper you dive into the game, the more you realize that its the microscopic details that lead to small spatial advantages and…