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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 176: RB Nick Brossette (LSU) And Grading Pass Protection
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room profiles the astute pass protection recognition and execution of LSU’s senior running back Nick Brossette, a 2019 NFL Draft prospect. A difficult area of running back play to project for the pro game is pass protection. It’s metaphorically the frontier days when it comes to how various analysts and entities…
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David Igono’s RSP Boiler Room: RB James Williams’ (Washington State) Check-Down Alchemy
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor David Igono profiles the satellite skills of Washington State running back James Williams, an NFL Draft prospect who exhibits a lot of James White’s alchemy on the check-down. One of the most disappointing plays in football very well maybe the check-down. Often times a check-down pass feels like going through the drive-thru at…
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Mark Schofield’s NFL Lens: Drew Brees and “Getting it Done”
RSP contributor Mark Schofield showcases how Drew Brees relied on traits of his game not often associated with him to beat the Baltimore Ravens pressure. No, this is not a “Larry the Cable Guy” bit. This is, however, an analysis of a quarterback perhaps stepping outside his comfort zone to “get it done.” One of…
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David Igono’s RSP Lens: Learning How To Miss A Tackle
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor and former Division-I defensive back, David Igono explains why it’s just as important to learn how to miss a tackle as it is to make one. As a former defensive player, I enjoy watching good, solid defense. Good defensive football is predicated on a pack mentality. This mentality is very much…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.33: Betz (Twitter: @alltwentytwo) on Scheme, Scouting, Analytics, and Running Backs
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast hosts @alltwentytwo for a conversation about new and old offenses in the NFL, the subject of scouting talent, analytics, and running back value. Betz is a Twitter mainstay in the football community. A veteran of the Air Force getting his undergrad, Betz developed an interest in football while reading Chris Brown’s work at…
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Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views (October 26, 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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Dwain McFarland’s RSP Film And Data: Is Amari Cooper Worth It?
Dwain McFarlands RSP Film and Data examines Amari Cooper’s value with the Dallas Cowboys. Amari Cooper has been dealt to the Dallas Cowboys for a first round pick in the 2019 NFL draft. The Cowboys’ track record isn’t good on previous similar moves (i.e. Roy Williams and Joey Galloway) and the fan base is obviously…
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RSP’s Mr. Jackson on DE Nick Bosa (Ohio State): Better Than Joey?
Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa may be the best prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft class, RSP contributor Jackson block explains why Nick should be better than his All-Pro sibling, Joey. Editor’s Note: Jackson Block is a student at CU Denver. Prior to a career-ending injury, Block was once the top-rated outside linebacker-defensive end…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast No.32: Draft Analyst Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast hosts The Athletic’s Dane Brugler for a conversation about the craft of football evaluation. Dane Brugler and I share a northeast Ohio background, making our adult homes in the south, and evaluating football talent for a living. Dane has worked as a draft analyst at CBS and NFL Draft Scout, and…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: DeAndre Hopkins-Jalen Ramsey and Gaining Comfort in the Gray
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines four plays in 2018’s Week 7 duel between Houston receiver DeAndre Hopkins and Jacksonville cornerback Jalen Ramsey and gains insights on what makes these NFL All-Pros special. DeAndre Hopkins is among the best tight-coverage receivers in football. Jalen Ramsey is among the best man-to-man cornerbacks. They meet twice a year…
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