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One Player, One Play: An Act of Joy, Friendship
Aussie Guys Adrian Janson didn’t want to be the player he loves. Instead, he chose to be the player who gave his football hero the moment of a lifetime. By Adrian Jansen, @aussieguysnfl podcast (Twitter:@aussieguysAJ) Dennis Gibson is far from a household name nowadays. Unless of course, you’re a fellow resident of Johnstone, Iowa […]
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Fran Duffy’s RSP Writers Project: “The Ultimate Weapon”
The Eagles’ producer had several great options for his one player-one play. His choice? The Ultimate Weapon’s 95-yard touchdown versus the Bills. By Fran Duffy Producer at Philadelphia Eagles (Site: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com Twitter: @fduffy3) When Matt first presented me with this concept, there were so many different directions that my mind went in. When you think of all […]
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Waldman’s Receivers to Defend the Planet: Jerry Rice, the Perfectionist
He’s the best receiver in the history of the game and arguably the greatest football player of all time, but was Jerry Rice a good teammate? Depends on your team. Watch A Football Life episode on the 49ers great and it’s clear that Rice was an emotionally distant, obsessive perfectionist, whose pursuit of individual greatness was a […]
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Brandon Thorn’s Offense to Defend the Planet
Brandon Thorn picks the rules and the team to defend our planet and upon that foundation he builds the ultimate West Coast offense. Note: Learn more about Thorn’s overall philosophy and the coaching staff for this project. Offensive Coordinator: Bill Walsh Walsh’s offensive philosophy begins and ends with quarterback play. With an emphasis on timing, […]
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Bob Harris’ Offense to Defend the Planet
Football Diehard’s Bob Harris researched the film for his team…sci-fi cinema. Basic Approach Yeah. … So I’m not the guy who spends a ton of time breaking down film, right? I’m basically just your average, ordinary run-of-the-mill fantasy player who tends to fly by the seat of his pants. I am, however, a fan of […]
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Adam Harstad’s Defense to Defend the Planet
Defensive Philosophy: Chaos The offense always has one key advantage over the defense in football: they know where the ball is going. The offense gets to call its plays, make its decisions, and then must attempt to execute them. The defense is tasked with preventing the offense from executing its plan. In short, the offense […]
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Fourth Annual RSP Writers Project: The Team to Defend the Planet
An alien race makes itself known to the planet and its intention is to take over the world. Being a sporting culture themselves, they’ll give the U.S. one chance to represent and save the world on a football field. Which players–past or present–would you pick to defend the planet? This is our writers’ missions and […]
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GM Scenario No.12: With The Flow or Against The Grain?
Your team needs a new coach and your boss prefers the hot candidate from is alma mater, but the fit is questionable. What is 2014’s Writer’s Project? This year’s RSPWP is a different take on team building. I will have 15-20 written scenarios based on true NFL stories provided to me from current and former […]
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RSP Writers Project GM Scenario No.7: The Star or The Coach?
Do you keep the superstar receiver or the defensive-minded head coach with a championship-caliber unit? What is 2014’s Writer’s Project? This year’s RSPWP is a different take on team building. I will have 15-20 written scenarios based on true NFL stories provided to me from current and former NFL employees (scouts, players, and consultants). In […]
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Jason Wood on “Leveraging Dirt”
Some NFL GMs will use unflattering information on a player to renegotiate a contract. Where does Jason Wood stand? The Scenario: Leveraging Dirt It’s July and you’re the general manager of a young team that has been to the conference championships two of the past three years. The core of this team is your rising […]