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What I’m Seeking at the 2015 Senior Bowl
Sure, I’m here for the prospects, but it’s far from the only reason. There are several dozen sites providing a strength/weakness introduction to this week’s Senior Bowl rosters. If you’re reading me then you’re probably reading many of them. Tonight, I’ll layout what I’m seeking this week from the pregame events. I’m not listing these…
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Telegraphing: TE Wes Saxton
I’m a believer that it’s easier to enhance a player’s strengths. A well-timed stiff-arm could enhance Wes Saxton’s game. During my RSP Film Room episode with Chad Spann, I asked the pro running back what was involved with executing a good stiff-arm. Spann specifically mentioned placement on the head or face of the defender, because…
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Process The Process: New Podcast Hosted by Josh Norris
Rotoworld’s Josh Norris asked me to be his first guest on a new podcast available on iTunes. Learn more (and perhaps win a 2015 RSP). Josh Norris is a good friend of the blog. The Rotoworld draft writer invited me to kick off his new podcast Process The Process. The aim of this show is discussion of…
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RSP Film Room No.24: Nebraska RB Ameer Abdullah
Pro running back Chad Spann evaluates Ameer Abdullah and imparts advice on transitioning to the league. I have learned a lot of valuable concepts about running back play from Chad Spann. Sigmund Bloom was my first guest on the RSP Film Room, but it was the 2010 MAC Offensive Player of the Year who, four…
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Late Night Thoughts on the Cardale Jones Decision
Should he stay or should he go? Sigmund Bloom and I debated around this question Monday night. See below. [Note: this exchange with Sigmund Bloom and me isn’t exactly as it went down, but close enough to post. Our views as I portrayed them represent the dichotomy likely found among the NFL] “Hater!” It’s…
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Futures: Michigan TE/WR Devin Funchess
Futures: Michigan WR/TE Devin Funchess By Matt Waldman (Beginning today, Matt Waldman’s Futures column moves to Wednesdays through the 2015 NFL Draft.) Is Devin Funchess a wide receiver or a tight end? The easiest answer is It depends on the team and scheme. NFL.com quoted an anonymous NFL personnel executive who compared Funchess to Jimmy…
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RSP Film Room No.22: DE Shawn Oakman (Baylor)
Shawn Oakman will surely earn serious consideration on physical potential alone. See what he’ll need to address at the next level. He’s built like the ultimate professional wrestling heel and plays that positional equivalent in football. However, when does having a comic book body become an asset or liability for a player like Baylor defensive…
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Futures: USC DT/DE Leonard Williams
This year’s unofficial theme at Futures is profiling complete football players: physically, mentally, and conceptually sound prospects with the versatility to contribute in multiple roles within their position — and in some cases, on either side of the ball. My profiles of Shaq Thompson, Myles Jack, and Ameer Abdullahhighlight the skills that earned these…
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Boiler Room: Michigan State WR Tony Lippett
Who does your quarterback dial-up when he needs a play? Free agent Nate Washington isn’t at the top of most teams’ shopping lists when it comes to primary starters on the open marker. However, Washington has been the Titans receiver most likely to answer the phone on the first ring. Washington’s speed, timing, and aerial prowess…
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