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RSP Film Room No.95: QB Deshaun Watson (Clemson) – Reading the Field
The idea that Watson doesn’t read the field is bunk. An NFL employee that I have an opportunity to talk with frequently asked me what I thought about Deshaun Watson after his National Championship Performance. The bottom-line verdict: While I’m still studying him, I haven’t seen any major flaws with his game that should make…
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RSP Boiler Room No.70: QB DeShone Kizer (Notre Dame) – Post Snap Reaction Timing
Life on the field happens fast for a quarterback—even for those fortunate enough to have the game slow down for them. When it comes to analyzing quarterback prospects, you can’t avoid a conversation about mechanics. There are so many physical techniques involved with throwing the football, it can be hard to keep up with them…
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RSP Boiler Room No.68: QB Deshaun Watson (Clemson), General vs. Pinpoint Accuracy
Middle of the field accuracy is an important part of successful passing in most NFL offenses. It’s an area where DeShaun Watson must improve. Deshaun Watson is a National Championship Quarterback because he’s an excellent college football player. He’s also a good quarterback with room to improve. My last quick look at Watson involved his…
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RSP Film Room No.88: QB Patrick Mahomes (Texas Tech) – Extended Look
An extended look at Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes. I believe Johnny Manziel had the skills and talent to become a good NFL quarterback. If that statement disqualifies you from taking my analysis seriously, I suggest you leave now. Not all, but many of the people I have spoken with who couldn’t imagine Manziel being…
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RSP Film Room No.87: RB Dalvin Cook (FSU)
An extended look at the FSU star. Despite the 20-plus minutes on Dalvin Cook in this RSP Film Room, there’s more that I want to see from the FSU back before I feel comfortable with my overall assessment of him. I’m sold that he’s one of the safest bets in this class of runners, but I’m…
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RSP Boiler Room No.66: QB DeShone Kizer (Notre Dame) – Field General
Several things make a strong field general. Notre Dame’s Kizer exhibits some of these skills on two plays during a second-half rally against Michigan State. I’d like to tell you that I’m a laid-back dude. Sometimes I am. A former boss—a far more extroverted, charismatic charmer on the surface—said my team operated like it was…
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RSP Boiler Room No.65: QB DeShone Kizer (Notre Dame) – Long-Range Accuracy
Three plays display Kizer’s arm strength, accuracy, and maneuverability. Arm strength can break the will of a defense, but it takes maneuverability and accuracy to make it happen. DeShone Kizer has this triumvirate of skills. This Boiler Room episode features three plays from Kizer’s Michigan State performance that demonstrates three impressive skills: vertical accuracy; opposite…
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RSP Boiler Room No.63: TE David Njoku (Miami)
The RSP Boiler Room takes an extended look at several facets of Njoku’s game. David Njoku could use an additional 10-15 pounds on his frame. Additional strength through weight training is among a few minor but significant factors in his game that could prevent this tight end from becoming an NFL-ready contributor of note in…
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RSP Boiler Room No.62: QB Mitch Trubisky (North Carolina) Pocket Pressure
When does an overreaction to pressure become a chronic problem with a quarterback’s game? Waldman explores this issue while noting a pivotal play involving QB Mitch Trubisky from a one-point game between North Carolina and Florida State with 0:14 left. How a quarterback reacts to pressure is a thorny issue. Publishing analysis that shows a…
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RSP Boiler Room No.60: QB Chad Kelly (Ole Miss) – Free From the Taskmaster
Ole Miss passer Chad Kelly demonstrates freedom of thought on the type of play that has enslaved many a top prospect. I’ve seen many good college quarterback prospects throw blind into underneath coverage because the rhythm of the play process enslaves their senses. Quick plays where the quarterback looks to one side of the field before…