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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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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Mitchell Trubisky’s (Bears) Confidence and Development
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Mark Schofield reveals what’s behind quarterback Mitchell Trubisky’s sudden outburst of production in Chicago. After a somewhat sloppy start to his second year in the NFL, Mitchell Trubisky was facing criticism in Chicago. Lots of it. There were some corners of the Midwest calling for head coach Matt Nagy to make…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Reads Listens Views (October 19, 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 Cast Ep.31: QB Development Coach Rich Bartel
Former NFL quarterback and quarterback development coach Rich Bartel returns to Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast to discuss quarterback evaluation and development. When you have an opportunity to speak with someone who works with quarterbacks at a variety of levels and played the position at a professional level, you take every chance you can to pick…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Albert Wilson (Dolphins): Anatomy of the Speed Break
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson’s footwork on a speed break against the Chicago Bears. Football is a game of inches. It’s an elegant statement because the deeper you dive into the game, the more you realize that its the microscopic details that lead to small spatial advantages and…
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