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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…
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J Moyer’s RSP Running Back Room Week 1: LeSean McCoy And Miles Sanders–What is Vision?
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor J. Moyer defines his methods for grading a running back’s vision and uses the positives and negatives of NFL running backs LeSean McCoy and Miles Sanders as examples. We all know that ‘vision’ is an important trait for running backs. But what is vision? In its most simple conceptualization, vision describes…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens QB Gardner Minshew (Jaguars): Confirming Coverage and the Cut Call
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Mark Schofield breaks down a play from Gardner Minshew’s strong debut with the Jaguars last week. First RSP readers, a bit of a confession. Gardner Minshew was perhaps my favorite quarterback to talk to at last year’s Senior Bowl. I loved his personality, I love how he spoke about Mike Leach’s…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Russell Wilson (Seahawks): Footwork Is The Window Into A Quarterback’s Soul
Matt Waldman deconstructs an off-script completion from Russell Wilson to D.K. Metcalf and reveals how a quarterback’s footwork is a window into his football soul. Bill Walsh said the best way to learn about a quarterback is to watch his feet. It’s one of the elegant truths of scouting the position. A quarterback’s feet are…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room RB Alvin Kamara’s (Saints) Tackle-Breaking And Contact-Balance
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines the precision behind Saints running back Alvin Kamara’s tackle-breaking and contact-balance. I’m not a football skills coach, but I watch enough runners that I notice patterns that the best running backs display. Many of you watch enough to do the same—I’m simply in a position to articulate them. Alvin…