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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Jared Goff’s Vertical Arm
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a 67-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff that covers 61 yards from the pitch point to the catch point. Quarterback arm strength is overrated. You only need enough to ride the NFL ride and with the exception of about 1-2 plays a month, the rest is usually superfluous. Even…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Report: WR James Washington (Steelers)
Matt Waldman shares his RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report on WR James Washington, a player the Steelers hope will go a long way toward replacing Antonio Brown. 5. James Washington, Oklahoma St. (5-11, 213) Depth of Talent Score: 85.45 = Starter: Capable of a larger role and learning on the go. There is some polarization…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs): Restraint and Platform Creativity
Gunslinger can be a limited term, and Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases one of several plays it does not apply to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “Gunslinger” isn’t a term that fits Patrick Mahome — not if you’re trying to finely tailor a description of his game. The Chiefs took that time an care not to…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Rams WR Josh Reynolds is Still Worth Your Attention
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio still believes that second-year Rams receiver Josh Reynolds is a talent that will blossom into an NFL starter. As with any segment of life involving human beings, you have to account for fickle and impatient behavior from sports fans. If the player isn’t good immediately, something must be wrong with…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP: A Look at Patrick Mahomes to Begin 2017
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines Patrick Mahomes’ start in the preseason finale as a setup to his Week 17 regular season start. This week’s focus has been a dive into the Chiefs offense and new addition, Sammy Watkins. Second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be the player who will have to tie all the pieces…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP: Patrick Mahomes First NFL Start (2017 Season Finale)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines Patrick Mahomes’ start in the preseason finale as a setup to his Week 17 regular season start. This week’s focus has been a dive into the Chiefs offense and new addition, Sammy Watkins. Second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be the player who will have to tie all the pieces…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Tyrod Taylor’s Impact on the Browns’ Ground Game
Matt Waldman’s RSP shows two plays where Tyrod Taylor will help the Cleveland ground game. DeShone Kizer is a mobile quarterback, but he’s not in the class of Tyrod Taylor. It appears that the Browns will roll with Taylor as its starter all year, giving Baker Mayfield a year to learn behind the scenes. Although…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Jared Goff, Cooper Kupp, and Failing In the Right Direction
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a seam route between Jared Goff and Cooper Kupp in the waning minutes that had Seattle on the ropes. Failure is the best teacher. It’s a statement that applies well in multiple ways to scouting talent. I’m not referring to assessments where I’ve missed — we all have plenty of…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP On The Couch Podcast Appearance 10/24/2017
Sigmund Bloom’s excellent fantasy football podcast hosts Matt Waldman’s RSP for a Footballguys discussion on current events in the NFL. I joined Sigmund Bloom On The Couch for a wide-ranging discussion about: The Falcons offensive struggles. Kareem Hunt’s performance in perspective. Arizona and Adrian Peterson post-Palmer. Brett Hundley’s performance against the Saints. Matt Moore versus…
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RSP Flashback: Pre-Draft Scouting Report of Saints WR Michael Thomas
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio posts its pre-draft NFL scouting report of Saints receiver Michael Thomas. Michael Thomas was two-tenths of a point from the No. 3 spot in my pre-draft rankings. That was the point differential between him, Corey Coleman, and Leonte Carroo and as I mention at the end of the report, the scheme…