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Saints RB Boston Scott: Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its sample report of New Orleans Saints running back Boston Scott. 14. Boston Scott, Louisiana Tech (5-6, 203) Depth of Talent Score: 78.5 = Contributor: Starter execution in a limited role; diminishing returns beyond that scope. If there’s an unknown runner among the general audience that consumes big-corporate draft analysis, it’s…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Doug Baldwin (Seattle): Using the Ground Game to Get Open
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a Doug Baldwin reception set up by an excellent display of blocking technique by the Seahawks receivers. The best receivers sell the dream and force opposing defenders to live the nightmare. Doug Baldwin has become so masterful at telling believable stories that he uses the ground game to set…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP on the Dynasty Crossroads Podcast: RB Joe Mixon (Bengals)
Matt Waldman’s RSP joins Jake Anderson and Peter Howard for an in-depth conversation about Cincinnati Bengals RB Joe Mixon on the latest Dynasty Crossroads Podcast. The Dynasty Crossroads podcast features Peter Howard (@pahowdy) and Jake Anderson (@NFLDraftTalker) in a weekly format where they discuss one player. Howard uses an analytical perspective and Anderson uses a…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.167 WR Collin Johnson (Texas): Separation and Catch Radius
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room showcases the separation and the catch radius of 2019 NFL Draft prospect, Texas WR Collin Johnson during last year’s USC matchup. I haven’t seen enough of Collin Johnson to tell you if he has top-end speed. However, he has a number of compensatory skills that will earn him separation when defenders…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP Scouting Lens: Brett Rypien and Full Body Manipulation
Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Mark Schofield takes a trait he noted in an analysis of Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford’s game and links it to 2019 NFL Draft prospect, QB Brett Rypien of Boise State. We return to a trait previously analyzed in Matthew Stafford’s performance: The idea of full body manipulation. Before diving right…
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David Igonos’ RSP Scouting Lens QB Ryan Finley (NC State): Pole vaulters, Slingshots, and In-Laws
RSP writer David Igono examines the footwork and rhythm of N.C. State quarterback Ryan Finley Mechanics at the quarterback position are like in-laws – everybody thinks that theirs are unique but in actuality, they are quite common. Just like there is a normal cast of characters in an extended family, there are baseline efficiencies and technique that…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Byron Pringle (Kansas City): File and Monitor
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines developmental WR talent Byron Pringle of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have a tough decision on their hands with Byron Pringle. The playmaker from Kansas State has deep speed, skill after the catch, and sophisticated routes in the short, intermediate, and deep ranges of the field. Kansas City has…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens TE Robert Tonyan (Packers): File and Monitor
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a fade route by second-year tight end Robert Tonyan of the Green Bay Packers — a developmental option you should be monitoring. Robert Tonyan caught my eye at Indiana State last year. I didn’t study his game for the 2017 Rookie Scouting Portfolio pre-draft publication, but I managed to watch…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Ryan Nall: File Away and Monitor
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a few plays of rookie Ryan Nall, a versatile option vying for a roster spot with the Chicago Bears. Every year, there are players who lack the draft capital for early opportunities but they have the talent to develop into role players or starters in the NFL. Before I…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP: Views (August 31, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back in a slightly new form. This post is devoted to recommended views of 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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