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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Deshaun Watson (Texans) and the Value of “What He Can Do”
RSP writer Mark Schofield revisits Texans QB Deshaun Watson’s tape to demonstrate why what a player can do is often far more important than what he can’t in this RSP NFL Lens feature. A mistake that is made far too often in the evaluation realm is a hyper-focus on the negative. This is a mistake…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Philip Rivers’ (Chargers) Calm in the Cauldron
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Mark Schofield showcases Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and his ability to remain calm in the cauldron. During the run-up to the 2016 NFL draft, our fearless leader Mr. Waldman put together a video on then-USC quarterback Cody Kessler, who is now the starting quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Like…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Mental Mahomes
RSP writer Mark Schofield examines three Patrick Mahomes touchdowns and showcases the mental game of the young Chiefs quarterback. Patrick Mahomes is off to the kind of start that few in the football would have envisioned — at least, those outside of the Kansas City Chiefs’ organization. While the raw talent and the arm strength have lived…
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The RSP NFL Lens – Marcus Mariota Turning the Corner
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Mark Schofield shares why he believes Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is turning the corner in his development. As Tom Petty once reminded us, the waiting is the hardest part. For those of us who have been waiting for Marcus Mariota to finally emerge as the quarterback we hoped he would become,…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Aaron Rodgers’ (Packers) Master Class
Mark Schofield shares why Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a master of his craft in this episode of his RSP NFL Lens. At the Matt Waldman Rookie Scouting Portfolio, we spend a lot of time breaking down and evaluating younger players. It makes sense, after all, given that “Rookie” is in the title of what…
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Mark Schofield’s NFL Lens: Drew Brees and “Getting it Done”
RSP contributor Mark Schofield showcases how Drew Brees relied on traits of his game not often associated with him to beat the Baltimore Ravens pressure. No, this is not a “Larry the Cable Guy” bit. This is, however, an analysis of a quarterback perhaps stepping outside his comfort zone to “get it done.” One of…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens QB Josh Allen (Bills): The Double-Edged Sword of Arm Talent
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Mark Schofield showcases an impressive display of arm talent form Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and explains why the decision-making process behind the throw is a potential obstacle in Allen’s development track. Football is a funny game. For many players facing a transition to the professional game after their lives as collegiate…
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Mark Schofield’s NFL Lens: Cardinals QB Josh Rosen’s Footwork, Revisited
Mark Schofield revisits Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen in this RSP NFL Lens at Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio My first piece for the Rookie Scouting Portfolio was a long and winding road, covering Josh Rosen, Tom Brady and even the Barenaked Ladies. Despite the long journey and windup, the point that was eventually made…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Philip Rivers (Chargers) Replacing the Blitz
Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens profiles a blitz-replacement throw by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, a player who will never win a quarterback beauty pageant but Schofield could care less. Style points. They might get you featured on SportsCenter. They might get you an endorsement deal, a product line, and maybe you’ll be featured…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: Jared Goff, Cooper Kupp and the Relationship
RSP writer Mark Schofield examines the on-field rapport between quarterback and receiver through the lens of Rams teammates Jared Goff and Cooper Kupp Anyone who has been in a lengthy relationship knows the beauty in the familiarity of the mundane. Finishing each other’s sentences. Knowing the routines of busy mornings and working together to get…