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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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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast No.35: Waldman and Matt Harmon’s Top-5 NFL Wide Receivers
Upon listener demand, Matt Waldman shares his top-five NFL quarterbacks on the RSP Cast and kicks it up a notch by inviting Reception Perception author Matt Harmon to do the same. 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…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Aaron Rodgers’ (Packers) Master Class
Mark Schofield shares why Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a master of his craft in this episode of his RSP NFL Lens. At the Matt Waldman Rookie Scouting Portfolio, we spend a lot of time breaking down and evaluating younger players. It makes sense, after all, given that “Rookie” is in the title of what…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.178 TE Matt Sokol (Michigan St.): Ball Tracking
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases a target to NFL Draft prospect, Michigan State TE Matt Sokol and the benefits of tracking the football properly. Every choice a player makes on the field changes the outcome of a play. It’s why even the smallest details are so important with a player’s execution. Matt Sokol’s decision…
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Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views (November 2, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back and devoted to a short list of recommended reads, listens, and views for the week. Patrick Mahomes Prints Are Available You can buy them from Jack Perkins’ site. These last a hell of a lot longer than a t-shirt. Welcome If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio…
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