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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Finding A Fit for TE/WR Darren Waller (Oakland)
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens profiles Darren Waller’s 2018 stretch-run with the Raiders and what it reveals about Oakland’s potential use of him in 2019. A former big-play, split-end at Georgia Tech, Darren Waller has always been an impressive physical specimen. A 6’6″, 238-pound option, Waller had impressive pre-draft marks: a 37-inch Vertical Jump, a…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.82: Oakland Raiders Offensive Projections with Dwain McFarland
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast continues its 2019 Team Projection Series with Dwain McFarland with a deep dive into the individual and team performance of the Oakland Raiders offense. Dwain McFarland returns to the show for an excellent conversation about how to project offenses and a look at the Raiders offense: Are the criticisms of Jon…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.81: L.A. Chargers Offensive Projections with Dwain McFarland
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast continues its 2019 Team Projection Series with Dwain McFarland with a deep dive into the individual and team performance of the Los Angeles Chargers offense. Dwain McFarland returns to the show for an excellent conversation about how to project offenses and a look at the Chargers offense: Could Philip Rivers have…
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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…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.185: RB A.J. Dillon (Boston College)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room takes a deep dive into A.J. Dillon’s game and the Boston College running back’s performance is a clinic-worthy demonstration that at the root of good vision excellent judgment. If there’s one thing I don’t mind making a mantra about ball carriers at the Rookie Scouting Portfolio is that “vision” is…
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Jarret Moyer’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Kerryon Johnson (Lions) And the Difference Between a Pass Catcher And a Receiver
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor J Moyer profiles two receptions of Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson to underscore the difference between a pass-catcher and a receiver. Decades of draft history show us projecting offensive skill players from college to the pros is difficult. The heterogeneity in offensive schemes between the NCAA and the NFL is one…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: RB Christian McCaffrey (Panthers)
Matt Waldman shares a sample scouting report on Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey from the 2017 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford (5-11, 202) Depth of Talent Score: 81.5 = Rotational Starter: Executes at a starter level in a role, playing to his strengths. McCaffrey’s ranking is the result of a Combine-validated process and not…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.80: Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Projections with Dwain McFarland
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast continues its 2019 Team Projection Series with Dwain McFarland with a deep dive into the individual and team performance of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Dwain McFarland returns to the show for a great conversation about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense: With the losses of two major offensive stars, is this a year…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.79: Cleveland Browns Offensive Projections with Dwain McFarland
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast continues its 2019 Team Projection Series with Dwain McFarland with a deep dive into the individual and team performance of the Cleveland Browns offense. Dwain McFarland returns to the show for a great conversation about the Cleveland Browns offense: How does Todd Monken’s past work influence the offense–even with recent reports…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.220: Attacking and Winning with WR Tylan Wallace (Oklahoma St.)
One of Matt Waldman’s favorite 2020 NFL Draft prospects that he’s studied this summer, this RSP Boiler Room episode focuses on Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace’s ability to attack and win the football. Tylan Wallace is a confident receiver in traffic and a speedster who wins in the vertical game. Unlike many young vertical threats,…
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