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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: (Panthers) D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel–Flat And Grounded
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines two routes of Carolina’s receiving duo of D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel to illustrate the value of running flat breaks and maintaining a grounded position from the break and through the catch point. This post isn’t about which Carolina receiver will have a better fantasy season. However, if both…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: WR Juju Smith-Schuster (Steelers) Always Has A Plan
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases three plays from WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Steelers) to demonstrate why an important facet of scouting talent is unearthing themes from a player’s film that “connect” the plays. Lately, I’ve been writing posts that reveal how some players have games that speak in simple words and short phrases and others…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Tevin Coleman (49ers) And A Lesson On Efficient Use of Space
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines a run from 49ers running back Tevin Coleman that illustrates an inefficient use of space that’s a common issue for top athletes at the position with less refined processing and footwork. Tevin Coleman is an excellent athlete and a good NFL running back. If he had the trinity of…
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RSP NFL Lens: What Separates Travis Kelce From Humans at the TE Position
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a play by Kansas City’s Travis Kelce that illustrates why mobility and physicality are two of the significant traits in his game that makes him the top tight end in the league who unlocks this Chiefs’ offense. Apologies to Tyreek Hill, but Travis Kelce’s game makes a strong argument…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: How I Evaluate August Football
Matt Waldman delivers his perspective on evaluating training camp and preseason in the NFL for this installment of the RSP NFL Lens. Hope reigns in the NFL this time of year. Most of the players are healthy, the media is reporting every detail that might have potential relevance to a team’s in-season performance, and it…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Patriots Secondary Tricking Deshaun Watson
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines an excellent coverage technique by the New England Patriots secondary against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. NFL quarterbacks face far more exotic and complex defenses than they did on Saturdays. Even so, it’s rare to see a cornerback on one side of the field trade-off a crossing route with a…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Austin Ekeler (Chargers): Taking the Defender’s Back
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens shares a touchdown reception by Chargers running back Austin Ekeler that illustrates a fundamental act of good route running that every receiver must recognize and execute. “Take the defender’s back!” It’s a declaration every receiver coach makes—especially when he or she spots a defender giving his back voluntarily to his…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Winning vs. Stacked Boxes with the Saints Offensive Line
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a successful run by Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints offensive line against an Atlanta defense with nine defenders in the box. Let’s get this out of the way: The Saints offense was one of the best rushing units in the NFL last year. Atlanta had the 25th-ranked…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: The Micro-Movements That Make RB Ezekiel Elliott (Dallas) Great
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines the tiny details that make a huge difference with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. The best four running back prospects that I’ve graded during the past 5-6 years are Nick Chubb, Saquon Barkley, Todd Gurley, and Ezekiel Elliott. Despite each having their own style, there was little difference…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: How TE George Kittle (49ers) Mastered YAC
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens profiles the league-leading yards-after-the-catch prowess of 49ers tight end George Kittle. Last year, George Kittle broke the NFL record for receiving yards in a season for a tight end with 1,377 yards. More impressively, Kittle led the NFL in yards after the catch (YAC) with 870 yards—205 more than James…