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Twitch Gang
I. Edge rushers are the easiest position to project in the NFL Draft. The skills required to play the position are easily discernible on tape. Jene Bramel and Andrew Parsons have probably done a better job than anyone at showing what to look for biomechanically from edge rushers on film. Further, the physical ability required…
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Eric Stoner’s Cheesehead TV Podcast Appearance
Stoner joins Aaron Nagler for a “deep dive” on inside linebacker prospects. Download the podcast. Session Notes: The cluster of LBs in the the second and the roles they can fill. Erick Kendricks Stephone Anthony Bernardrick McKinney. Carl Bradford Killing Nagler’s Paul Dawson dreams. Why some freelancing LBs improve in the NFL. QBs Mariota, Winston, Hundley,…
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Eric Stoner: How I Grade Quarterback Play
If you feel like you have no idea where to start when trying to project a quarterback, this will get you going. Written by Eric Stoner Matt’s Note: Eric submitted a 10-page analysis of Marcus Mariota, which includes this section below on how he grades quarterback play. As he suggested, the article could be broken into two…
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RSP Film Room No.33: TCU LB Paul Dawson
Among Eric Stoner’s talents is his experience playing and coaching linebackers. The contributing writer for the RSP blog joined me Sunday morning for a look at Dawson, who was considered a top linebacker prospect before his disappointing combine performance. Should we throw out the numbers or does the tape underscore the data? Here are some…
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Eric Stoner: Stanford LT Andrus Peat, A Conversation
While picking the brain of his friend Alec, Stoner shares thoughts of his own about Peat, the state of tackle play, scouting quirks, and NFL Draft philosophies that he’s kept locked away until this post. Eric: Thoughts on Peat? Alec: Honestly, I still don’t think he’s very good. I wanted to like him because his body type…
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Conversion Program: OT T.J. Clemmings by Eric Stoner
Eric Stoner gives an excellent primer of o-line footwork while profiling his pet project in this year’s draft, a former defensive lineman converted to offensive tackle. Who is T.J. Clemmings And What Does He Mean to You? My first exposure to T.J. Clemmings came from listening to Josh Norris’ podcast Process the Process. He and…
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Who is Eric Stoner?
Those of you who use Football/Draft Twitter like a breathing apparatus are probably well aware who Eric Stoner is. If not, here’s an introduction to the RSP blog’s newest writer. [Matt’s Note: Twice a month between February and the NFL Draft, Eric Stoner will be supplementing the RSP blog with his analysis of the draft.…