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RSP Film Room No.25: QB Marcus Mariota + the Lost Minutes
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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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RSP Film Room No.21: Auburn QB Nick Marshall
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn says Nick Marshall can become an NFL quarterback. Alex Brown of Optimum Scouting and I watch the QB and discuss. As quick as I’m offering you a chance to study Nick Marshall, I’m asking you to forget him for a brief moment. Watch this film room session because you’re going to…
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2015 RSP Early Bird Discount!
Pre-order the 2015 Rookie Scouting Portfolio Until February 10 for $17.95! “Best thing I’ll buy this year . . .” -Bob Harris, Fantasy Football Hall Fame inductee and editor of Fantasy Sports Publications, Inc. For the past four years, I’ve had readers ask me to make the RSP available for pre-order. My first thought three…
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Pocket Presence Points: Driftin’ With Chuckie (Keaton)
When it comes to player evaluation, seemingly minor issues often get magnified with the intensity of pressure. Utah State Chuckie Keaton’s performance versus Wake Forest is proof. Pocket presence to quarterbacks is like vision to running backs: most agree it’s a vital part of playing the position at the highest level regardless of athleticism. This draft…
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Futures at Football Outsiders: Jameis Winston
Futures: FSU QB Jameis Winston By Matt Waldman Winston is an important prospect who requires coverage in a column like Futures. There are thoughts that I have about Winston’s off-field issues, how college football enables bad behavior, and the thorny decisions that NFL personnel directors face with talented performers involved in allegations like Winston’s. I…
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Futures at Football Outsiders: WR D’haquille Williams
Williams’ game inspires a narrative of wishful thinking that college receivers will take the NFL by storm as rookies from here on out. The 2014 class of rookie receivers has taken the NFL by storm. Mike Evans, Odell Beckham, Sammy Watkins, Jarvis Landry, Jordan Matthews, John Brown, Martavis Bryant, Allen Hurns, Allen Robinson, and Donte…
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Boiler Room: Auburn WR Sammie Coates
Coates is a great athlete, but a raw receiver. Two plays reveal where he struggles, but why there’s good reason for optimism for his professional development. FoxSports reporter Bruce Feldman has Sammie Coates as his “freak dela creme” on his annual list of great college football athletes. If you choose to click on the link, you’ll…
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No-Huddle Series: Yabba Dabba Yeldon
