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Mark Schofield’s RSP Scouting Lens: Tyree Jackson and the HOSS Concept
RSP writer Mark Schofield shares why Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson should be generating the pre-2019 NFL Draft excitement that Josh Allen earned in 2018, What if I told you the 2019 quarterback class might have a player similar to Josh Allen, without the early hype? What if I told you that the quarterback in question…
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David Igono’s RSP Scouting Lens QB Manny Wilkins (Arizona State): Back-Foot Throws in Context
RSP writer David Igono uses film from Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins to illustrate why throws made from the back foot aren’t always the bane of effective quarterbacking. A common criticism of quarterbacks is throwing off the “back foot”. Quarterbacks who throw off their back foot somewhat regularly tend to have above average to exceptional…
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: Matt Waldman’s RSP Pre-NFL Draft Scouting Report
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares his pre-draft NFL Scouting report of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which includes a dose of philosophy on why traditional quarterback evaluation often misses on players with Mahomes’ skills. The report is taken from the 2017 Rookie Scouting Portfolio Pre-Draft Publication. Mahomes earned the highest grade I’ve given an NFL…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Philip Rivers (Chargers) Replacing the Blitz
Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens profiles a blitz-replacement throw by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, a player who will never win a quarterback beauty pageant but Schofield could care less. Style points. They might get you featured on SportsCenter. They might get you an endorsement deal, a product line, and maybe you’ll be featured…
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Dwain McFarland’s RSP Film And Data: Sammy Watkins’ Fit in Kansas City
New RSP contributor Dwain McFarland uses data, the All-22, and the RSP publication to study Chiefs receiver Sammy Watkins, whose career began on a strong trajectory but stalled into an enigmatic state. After an offseason where Watkins could have input over his team fit, it appears he made a wise choice. By: Dwain McFarland |…
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Reads Listens Views (September 21, 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. 27: USA Football’s Andy Ryland on the Craft of Tackling
Matt Waldman hosts USA Football tackling expert Andy Ryland on the RSP Cast for a clinic on the key processes of tackling. Andy Ryland is the son of a Rugby coach, an alum of Linebacker U (Penn State), and a Rugby All-American. Now at USA Football, Ryland works with coaches at all levels of football…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Drew Brees (Saints): Double-Jeopardy Throws
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Saints quarterback Drew Brees making the type of throw that places the opposing defender in double jeopardy. By NFL standards of accuracy, Drew Brees is a sniper. Although we associate pinpoint accuracy with completion percentage there are less conventional ways to use the skill that don’t include a catch.…
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RSP NFL Lens: A Defender’s Valuable Look at the Sony Michel Sunday Trucking
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens re-examines a play where Patriots back Sony Michel has a highlight-reel play but an educated look from a tackling expert reveals there’s more to it. Andy Ryland works at USAFootball. He’s a former linebacker at Penn State, a Rugy All-American, and the son of a Rugby coach. He teaches it…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: The Craft of Play Calling
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens breaks down a pair of plays the 2018 Oakland Raiders offense used during its opening drive against the Denver Broncos and reveals why they work together. Players and coaches tell fans weekly that teams are speaking to each other on the field through the play calls. It doesn’t take Bill…
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