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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Red Zone Play with Brady, Winston, And Stafford
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio delves into effective red-zone quarterbacking with clips from Tom Brady, Jameis Winston, and Matthew Stafford. The Red Zone And the Pro Game The Red Zone is a daunting place. Coaches devote a ton of daily practice time to it and yet, consistent production in the red zone can elude an […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake–Reshaping the Hit
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines the technique behind running backs winning at the point of contact during a collision with a play from new Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake. One of the best terms I’ve learned about tackling comes from USA Football’s Andy Ryland a former Penn State linebacker and All-American Rugby player: reshaping the […]
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Colts QB Jacoby Brissett, Frank Reich, And a Near-Perfect Drive
RSP contributor Mark Schofield breaks down an excellent scoring drive that highlights the schematic and personnel strengths of the Indianapolis Colts offense, headed by quarterback Jacoby Brissett. I love studying offensive drives. You could even say I wrote the book about them a few years ago. That is why I loved studying the completion of […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens on Seahawks RB Chris Carson: Controlling the Volume Knob
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines why Seattle’s powerful running back Chris Carson is so effective in a scheme where he’s often working sidesaddle to Russ Wilson. Sometimes the most dramatic actions are the quietest. The best performers have mastered the application of these techniques. Running backs are no different. One of the best settings […]
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Helping Texans QB Deshaun Watson
RSP contributor Mark Schofield illustrates how the Texans can help quarterback Deshaun Watson continue his development and maximize his talent. Indulge me for a moment, dear reader, and recall the 2018-2019 NFL season and the 2019 draft cycle. Last year Houston Texans’ quarterback Deshaun Watson was sacked a league-high 62 times. As a result, the […]
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Thoughts on Dwayne Haskins Amid the Dysfunction in Washington
In this week’s RSP NFL Lens, Mark Schofield considers the dysfunction on and off the field in Washington and with Dwayne Haskins and shares his thoughts on the best solution. Washington is a mess. This is not some sort of lede in which the author tries to make an allusion to the state of national […]
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Carson Wentz and Marcus Mariota–Showcases of Anticipation
Mark Schofield breaks down the skill and craft of anticipation for quarterbacks, using NFL signal-callers Carson Wentz and Marcus Mariota’s recent tape as examples. I have something to declare at the outset of this piece, dear reader. Growing up, I was a bit of what you might consider a nerd. Now honestly, that might not […]
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Helping Tom Brady
Mark Schofield demonstrates how Josh McDaniels scheme deserves a healthy assist for the success of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. It almost sounds absurd. Arguably the greatest quarterback of all time. A player who is in his 20th NFL season. That’s how we can describe Tom Brady. One might think that given everything he has shown […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Alvin Kamara’s (Saints) Balance Is Borderline Mystical
Matt Waldman’s RSP can’t get enough Alvin Kamara tape. This week, he profiles a few runs that highlight the root of Kamara’s skill as a star running back with a prowess for tackle-breaking that borders on the mystical. When I watch great running backs, most of you probably think I see footwork, decision-making, athletic ability, […]
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Rodgers, Winston, Stafford and the Dino Concept
Mark Schofield profiles a dangerous vertical route concept demonstrated by the trio of NFL quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Jameis Winston, and Matt Stafford. Football is a copycat game. When a route concept, play design or coverage scheme is known to work, coaches are going to find a way to get it into their playbook. While watching […]