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J. Moyer’s RSP Running Back Room: Derrius Guice Catches Fire
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor, J. Moyer examines Derrius Guice’s recent emergence in the Washington backfield in this week’s RSP Running Room. Follow J Moyer on Twitter @JMoyerFB and his YouTube channel, Skill Films. Derrius Guice has had it rough during his short NFL career. After flashing his bruising, physical style and receiving chops during his […]
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J. Moyer’s RSP Running Back Room: Josh Jacobs (Raiders) and Brian Hill (Falcons)
In this installment of J. Moyer’s RSP Running Back Room, Moyer examines NFL running backs Josh Jacobs and Brian Hill. Follow J Moyer on Twitter @JMoyerFB and his YouTube channel, Skill Films. Most mainstream running back analysis is a rotating carousel of physical-dominance buzzwords: Explosion Tackle-breaking Acceleration Speed Power Players who do not possess these […]
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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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J. Moyer’s RSP Running Back Room: Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman (Broncos)–Yards Before Contact
RSP contributor J. Moyer shows you why the metric Yards Before Contact (YBC) isn’t enough to discern the differences between the play of Broncos backs Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman. He also shows you where Freeman’s bruising style can unnecessarily limit his game. Follow J Moyer on Twitter @JMoyerFB and his YouTube channel, Skill Films […]
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J. Moyer’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Darrell Henderson’s (Rams) Transition to Zone Blocking
Rams rookie Darrell Henderson is one of the most exciting backs from the 2019 NFL Draft, but J. Moyer explains why his transition from start collegian to complete runner won’t be immediate. Perhaps the draft’s most electric back, Darrell Henderson’s arrival in the Rams’ hyper-efficient rushing offense offers plenty of justifiable excitement. It never meant […]
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RSP’s J Moyer Running Backs And the Coaching Carousel: Joe Mixon And A Streak of Tigers (Cincinnati)
RSP contributor J Moyer continues his deep dive into NFL backfields with intriguing coaching changes. This week, he examines the Cincinnati Bengals, who are trying to replicate Sean McVay’s success in Los Angeles. Coaching changes can have a profound impact on the production profiles of NFL offenses. Never was this more apparent than when Sean […]
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Jarret Moyer’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Kerryon Johnson (Lions) And the Difference Between a Pass Catcher And a Receiver
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor J Moyer profiles two receptions of Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson to underscore the difference between a pass-catcher and a receiver. Decades of draft history show us projecting offensive skill players from college to the pros is difficult. The heterogeneity in offensive schemes between the NCAA and the NFL is one […]
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RSP’s J Moyer’s Running Backs And The Coaching Carousel: Kenyan Drake And Kalen Ballage (Miami)
RSP contributor J. Moyer explores “the Chad O’Shea Effect” on Miami Dolphins running backs Kenyan Drake and Kalen Ballage in 2019. Coaching changes can have a profound impact on the production profiles of NFL offenses. Never was this more apparent than when Sean McVay took over the Rams in 2016. Building his offense around a […]
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RSP’s J Moyer’s Running Backs And The Coaching Carousel: David Johnson (Arizona)
RSP contributor J. Moyer explores “the Kingsbury Effect” on Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson in 2019. Coaching changes can have a profound impact on the production profiles of NFL offenses. Never was this more apparent than when Sean McVay took over the Rams in 2016. Building his offense around a wide zone run scheme, […]