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The Patomic Bomb-Patrick Mahomes T-Shirt – Available Now!
Jack Perkins and Matt Waldman collaborated on an idea for a Patrick Mahomes t-shirt. Get yours by clicking the link in this post. I’m a big fan of Jack Perkins’ artwork. If you’ve seen his illustrations of NBA stars past and present then you know why. After watching Patrick Mahomes deliver the Patomic Bomb to Tyreek…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Saquon Barkley (Giants): Anatomy of a Spin
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Giants runner Saquon Barkley’s phenomenal spin cycle on the Carolina Panthers and reveals that what happens before and after is equally important to the success of the move. Few things are more beautiful on a football field than a tight spin move from a running back. It’s like watching…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Kenyan Drake (Miami): Against the Positional Tendency
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio NFL Lens examines the Dolphins use of RB Kenyan Drake in the passing game that goes against the positional tendencies of the NFL. An important facet of scouting talent is identifying and projecting ways that player can contribute to a team. This is essential for scouting as a member of…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep. 29: Revisiting Evaluations, RB Archetypes, And Quick Takes on 2019’s Class
In this week’s RSP Cast, Matt Waldman explains why people can be too impatient with original evaluations, why people misuse workout data with running back evaluations, and provides quick takes on a pair of quarterbacks, running backs, and five tight ends in 2019’s class. This week, I went solo to share some thoughts on scouting:…
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Dwain McFarland’s RSP Film And Data: Dak Prescott And the Cowboys’ Passing Woes
RSP writer Dwain McFarland performs a comprehensive and insightful film and data analysis of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and the results counter some of the popular analytics narratives about the run game, the coaching staff, and Prescott. Just two seasons ago Dak Prescott was Rookie of the Year. Scott Linehan was being hailed as an…
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Mark Schofield’s NFL Lens: Cardinals QB Josh Rosen’s Footwork, Revisited
Mark Schofield revisits Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen in this RSP NFL Lens at Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio My first piece for the Rookie Scouting Portfolio was a long and winding road, covering Josh Rosen, Tom Brady and even the Barenaked Ladies. Despite the long journey and windup, the point that was eventually made…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Reads Listens Views (October 5, 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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Locked on Chiefs Pod: Patrick Mahomes Four-Game Review with Matt Waldman’s RSP
Matt Waldman’s RSP joins the Locked on Chiefs crew of Ryan Tracy and Chris Clark for a review of Patrick Mahomes’ epic September for Kansas City. Once a month, Mark Schofield and I are alternating as featured guests to discuss Patrick Mahomes’ development throughout the 2018 season. This week, @RyanTracyNFL and @ChrisClarkNFL had me on…
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RSP Boiler Room No.174 RB Zack Moss (Utah): Fine Points of Power Running And Film-Data Insights on RBs
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a strong example of power football from NFL Draft prospect Zack Moss of Utah and it sparks additional thoughts on using data and film to identify running back archetypes. Zack Moss is an NFL-caliber running back talent. Whether he’s a lead back, a committee back, or a reserve is something…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: John Ross And the Weight of the Playground
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a touchdown pass to Cincinnati Bengals receiver John Ross that involves the same scheme philosophies found on every playground. The sum of my football experience is 14 years of tackle football at the apartment complex where I grew up, the high school practice field, and various neighborhood games within…
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