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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep. 36: My Top 5 NFL Running Backs
Upon listener demand, Matt Waldman shares his top five NFL running backs on the RSP Cast. For the next month, I’ll produce RSP Cast shows where I share my top five NFL players at each offensive skill position (quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end). In previous episodes, I had quarterback coach Will Hewlett (@WillHewlett)…
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Scott Bischoff’s RSP Scouting Lens: DTs Dre’Mont Jones (Ohio State) And Gerald McCoy (Tampa Bay), Interior Disruption
Will we be comparing Ohio State defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones to Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro Gerald McCoy? Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor Scott Bischoff highlights the early similarities. Ohio State defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones lives in opposing backfields. He is a disruptive interior defender loaded with physical ability to win in a variety of ways. At…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP Scouting Lens: QB Justin Herbert’s Advanced Lesson Plan
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Mark Schofield showcases some of Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert’s advanced understanding of reading coverage that makes him a top prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft. If you ask almost any NFL scout or quarterback evaluator right now, Oregon’s Justin Herbert is the clear quarterback one in the 2019 class. Of…
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Dwain McFarland’s RSP Film And Data: MVP Favorite Patrick Mahomes And the Numbers Behind the Box Scores
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Dwain McFarland reveals the startling data behind Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ first season as an NFL starter. Heading into week ten of the NFL season, Patrick Mahomes is the favorite to win the league MVP according to Las Vegas sports books. If you want in on the action, it…
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The RSP NFL Lens – Marcus Mariota Turning the Corner
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Mark Schofield shares why he believes Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is turning the corner in his development. As Tom Petty once reminded us, the waiting is the hardest part. For those of us who have been waiting for Marcus Mariota to finally emerge as the quarterback we hoped he would become,…
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RSP NFL Lens WR Antonio Brown (Steelers): It’s Only Cheating If You Get Caught
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Antonio Brown’s Thursday Night Football touchdown reception against the Panthers and reveals the ambivalence we have with cheating. No, I don’t believe in the statement that the title of this piece suggests but it was still an admirable display of craft — if you can divorce yourself from the…
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Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views (November 9, 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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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Malcom Brown (Rams): Integrated Technique
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Rams running back Malcolm Brown’s highlight-reel display of footwork along the boundary that is not as happenstance as it appears. Malcolm Brown authored a career-highlight touchdown reception against the Saints on Sunday, maintaining his balance and footing inside the boundary after a New Orleans defender hit Brown’s back leg…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Josh Gordon (Patriots): It’s Not Minutiae
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines the refined details of Josh Gordon’s game that makes the New England Patriots wide receiver a great player. When you listen to this week’s RSP Cast where Matt Harmon and I share our top five receivers in the NFL, Josh Gordon is missing from both of our lists. If…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.179 TE Irv Smith, Jr. (Alabama): Effort
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases a high-effort play from 2019 NFL Draft prospect, TE Irv Smith, Jr. (Alabama) and explains why his work is notable. Irv Smith, Jr. is an excellent receiver prospect at the tight end position. He’s a fast, fluid player at the catch point who can get open in the vertical…
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