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Lost in Translation: The Derrick Henry Footwork Clip
RB Coach/Consultant Chad Spann provides context behind the Derrick Henry rookie camp video making the rounds this week. His explanation reveals why major media has rushed to judgment. By Chad Spann (Twitter: @cspann30) Last week, we saw the video clip of the former Heisman trophy winner Derrick Henry struggle with a footwork drill during the […]
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Race C.A.R. – Understanding Vision in Man and Zone Schemes
Chad Spann, former pro RB and founder-coach-consultant of Falling 4Ward RB, teaches us a common misconception about running back play. By Chad Spann, Running Back Skill Development Coach at Fall4ward.com A common misconception about running backs is that their abilities apply universally to every blocking scheme. We simplify this particular skill set by calling it “vision.” However, […]
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RSP Draft Special: RB Coach Chad Spann on C.J. Prosise
Spann coached Prosise prior to the draft. Learn more about the RB position and what the Seahawks’ new RB learned from the former pro back. For analysis of skill players in this year’s draft class, download the 2016 Rookie Scouting Portfolio – early-bird purchase for April 1 download available now. Better yet, if you’re a fantasy owner […]
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RSP Film Room No.45: RB Skills & Drills w/Chad Spann
If you want to learn what’s in the secret sauce of running back play in regards to footwork, pad level, leverage, and cuts, this is the episode for you. I don’t care if you watch this film room, because I’m going to be wearing out this episode on YouTube. 2010 MAC Offensive Player of the […]
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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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The Hard Life of an NFL Longshot
If you haven’t read Charles Siebert’s feature on his nephew, Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Pat Schiller you need to take 30 minutes to do so. Schiller was an undrafted free agent signed by an NFL team. This is a strong, interactive feature that also features video segments of Schiller talking about his experiences and playing […]
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Reads Listens Views 11/9/2012
Thank You If you’re a new visitor to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, thank you for checking it out. Friday is the time of the week where I post links about a variety of topics. It’s also a time where I thank my readers for checking out my Rookie Scouting Portfolio publication that I make available […]
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Looking for Mr. Dunn: LaMichael James
If there’s an alternate universe, I’m a running back in it. There isn’t a week that goes by that I walk along the field that held the first football game at the University of Georgia and daydream of ripping off a run like Garrison Hearst’s 96-yard touchdown versus the Jets. I just don’t act it […]
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Chad Spann: Post Rookie Debriefing
Chad Spann is a reserve running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers after stops with the Colts and Buccaneers. I have interviewed Spann multiple times since this time last year. The former NIU walk-on who began his career ninth on the depth chart and ended it as the 2010 NCAA touchdown leader is a confident but […]
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Chad Spann: Lessons Learned and Work Ahead
Chad Spann is a reserve running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers after stops with the Colts and Buccaneers. I have interviewed Spann multiple times since this time last year. The former NIU walk-on who began his career ninth on the depth chart and ended it as the 2010 NCAA touchdown leader is a confident but […]