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Sr. Bowl Weigh-In
Ask me 15 years ago if I thought I’d ever be critiquing the butts of men and I would have laughed you out of the room. Looking back, I can say that time makes asses of us all. When it comes to the Senior Bowl Weigh-In, I’ve given you the basic facts and commentary as well as the…
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Defenders I’ll Be Watching In Mobile
Bramel shares where practice helps analysts value defensive prospects and who he’ll be watching perform these drills in Mobile. Some argue the limited playbook and lack of full contact during team drills prevent a full reckoning of a defensive player’s talent during Senior Bowl practices. I always counter that there’s much to see in the…
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Senior Bowl Central
This post will be updated all week with relevant links to RSP coverage and commentary related to the Senior Bowl. Bookmark. Event Coverage Senior Bowl Offensive Wrap (Waldman) Senior Bowl Defensive Wrap (Bramel) Rod Marinelli: Mickey Goldmill And The Physics of Defensive Line Play (Bramel) North Practice: Day 2 (Waldman) Brief Thoughts on South Practice:…
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Who and What I’ll Be Watching in Mobile
Once again, Jene Bramel and I will be providing coverage of the Senior Bowl practices. Stay tuned and see my initial thoughts as we head to Mobile. Quarterbacks I won’t be spending a lot of time watching quarterback play at Senior Bowl practices. I’ve seen enough from most of the participants on film. What I haven’t…
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Pre-Order the 2016 RSP!
Pre-order the 2016 Rookie Scouting Portfolio available for download April 1. “The best thing I’ll buy all year…” -Bob Harris, Hall of Fame Fantasy Writer “The problem is that the RSP represents such an advantage, I can’t bear to tell my 22 year-old dynasty league owners about it.” @Ikonoclast via Twitter “Best value in the…
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Waldman & McDonald Talking Falcons
The Frenzied Falcon podcast is an Atlanta Falcons based podcast. This is a new forum for Falcons analysis along with work posted over at The Falcoholic. The podcast will be posted roughly once every two weeks. Listen to episode 2. Episode Two – 1/23/16 Matt Waldman of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio and Footballguys.com joined Charles McDonald…
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Oregon QB Vernon Adams, Jr.: The Language of a Playmaker
Marcus Mariota’s replacement is an intriguing NFL prospect in his own right. See why the Ducks made the right call to sign this red-shirt senior from Eastern Washington and what makes him a compelling option despite his physical limitations. Let’s get this out of the way: Forget Drew Brees, Jeff Garcia, Doug Flutie, Teddy Bridgewater…
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Quick Thoughts on Catching the Football
Yesterday, I posted a RSP Boiler Room episode on Notre Dame WR William Fuller. An athletic prospect with deep speed and skill after the catch, much of the five-minute video is devoted to highlighting where Fuller’s technique for catching the ball experiences breakdowns that could slow his transition to the NFL or limit his usefulness…
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RSP Boiler Room No.16: WR William “Flash” Fuller, Notre Dame
A well-appointed nickname can tell you a lot about a player’s game. William “Flash” Fuller is a good example. He can turn the field upside down with the ball in his hands or he can cut through traffic with the precision of a scalpel. “Flash” is also a good descriptor for his NFL potential. When…
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An Imagined Conversation on Talent, Artistry, and Football
The wondrous thing about good books is that you feel like you’re having a conversation with the author. Here’s a talk that I had with famed mythologist Joseph Campbell about talent, artistry, and football. The setting for my conversation with Joseph Campbell is between the pages of his book, A Joseph Campbell Companion: Reflection on the Art of Living. …
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