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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.183 WR Hakeem Butler (Iowa St.)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the routes and ball tracking of Iowa State receiver Hakeem Butler, a 2019 NFL Draft prospect. My YouTube videos are intended to give you a peek into my process of evaluating draft prospects. These are not end-product takes of players. Watch enough of these Boiler Rooms and Film Rooms…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.39: Daniel Simpkins, Footballguys and Evaluating Off-Field Behavior
Footballguys writer Daniel Simpkins, a therapist by trade, joins Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast for a conversation about evaluating and addressing the off-field incidents of pro football players and the NFL’s progress with handling societal issues as well as thoughts about background evaluations of pro prospects. Daniel Simpkins (@xfantasyphoenix on Twitter) pens the weekly feature on prognosticating future…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.136: RB Justice Hill (Oklahoma St.)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room breaks down Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill, a big-play threat whose game offers a glimmer of what made Reggie Bush an NFL big-play threat. Fans pay to see big plays and it’s why Justice Hill sells tickets. He’s a quick-twitch runner with moves and big-play speed. With the exception…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Philip Rivers’ (Chargers) Calm in the Cauldron
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Mark Schofield showcases Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and his ability to remain calm in the cauldron. During the run-up to the 2016 NFL draft, our fearless leader Mr. Waldman put together a video on then-USC quarterback Cody Kessler, who is now the starting quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Like…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.182: The Triumvirate of RB Dexter Williams’ (Notre Dame) Game
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases the footwork, vision, and knowledge of blocking scheme that Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams illustrates in his game. If I could outlaw one word in the lexicon of running back analysis, it would be “vision.” The term is too vague and it leads to a lot of incomplete…
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Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views (November 30, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back and devoted to a short list of recommended reads, listens, and views for the week. Welcome If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. Every Friday, I post links to pieces that I’ve found personally compelling or to content I hope will eventually scratch that itch…
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Scott Bischoff’s RSP Scouting Lens: DE Kenny Willekes (Michigan State)
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor Scott Bischoff profiles the rare combination of skills found in the game of 2019 NFL Draft prospect, Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes. There are times while watching film of college football players when you feel you are watching something special. I get that vibe while watching film of Michigan State…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.135: WR K.J. Hill (Ohio State)
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the ball-tracking, sharpness of movement, and route running of 2019 NFL Draft prospect, Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill. Isaac Bruce, Robert Woods, Amari Cooper, Calvin Ridley, and K.J. Hill share commonalities as wide receivers. Their movements are sharp and sudden, which helps them tell a compelling story — even…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.38: Do Players Change? With Bob Harris
Footballdiehards.com’s Bob Harris joins Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast for a conversation about the capacity for change and growth with football players and how we apply that to player evaluation on and off the field. Players don’t change. That’s what my friend Eric Stoner explains whenever he’s asked about evaluating prospects. I get his point but…
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RB Justin Jackson (Chargers): Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Pre-Draft Report
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its pre-draft sample report of Chargers running back Justin Jackson. Melvin Gordon will miss multiple weeks with a Grade 2 sprain of his MCL. Austin Ekeler will earn the start in Gordon’s place but as we’ve seen in Los Angeles, there is room for two productive backs in the…
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