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J. Moyer’s RSP Running Back Room: David Johnson And Frank Gore (Pressing the Line of Scrimmage)
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor J. Moyer delivers another installment of his RSP Running Back Room, showcasing the difference in craft between David Johnson—an elite athlete—and Frank Gore—an elite craftsman. Follow J Moyer on Twitter @JMoyerFB and his YouTube channel, Skill Films The running back position is frequently mischaracterized as requiring less skill than dynamic athletic […]
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NFL Lens: Reading Blocks (And People) w/David Johnson
A vivid illustration of what a running back should use to guide his decisions between the tackles. Not until he was well into his tenure as a starter with the Green Bay Packers did Brett Favre even know what a nickel defense was. Jon Gruden credits Favre with inventing the RPO. If there was a […]
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NFL Lens: Quiet Plays With David Johnson
What type of displays should set off fireworks in the minds of talent evaluators? David Johnson’s touchdown catch against Atlanta is one of them. Repeat after me: There is no magic moment without layers and layers of data processed beneath the surface. Try to remember this in light of the moments below: Bo Jackson running up […]
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Cardinals RB David Johnson: A Pre-Draft RSP Summary
I’m a big proponent about context over rankings. What I reported on David Johnson explains why. Note the team choices in the analysis from March-April. I’ve had my share of rankings successes and failures, but I’ve never been one to get too hooked on the number when I’m not creating a board for a specific […]