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Matt Waldman’s RSP: Reads Listens Views 11.4.22
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back and devoted to a short list of recommended reads, listens, and views for the week. Welcome If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. Friday is my one day off from football. It’s a day I devote to music lessons, reading, movies, and other mediums of […]
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Reads Listens Views 10.21.22
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back and devoted to a short list of recommended reads, listens, and views for the week. Welcome If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. Friday is my one day off from football. It’s a day I devote to music lessons, reading, movies, and other mediums of […]
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Ross Tucker’s The College Draft Podcast with Matt Waldman: Shrine Game Prospects
Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Matt Waldman and Ross Tucker discuss seven notable prospects from this week’s East-West Shrine Game. On this week’s College Draft, Ross and I profiled seven notable prospects from the East-West Shrine Game: Why South Carolina running back Rico Dowdle’s freshman tape showed a lot of similarities to runners like Joe Mixon […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast: Ep.6 of Scout Talk with Russ Lande
In episode six of Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk with Russ Lande, Russ and Matt discuss player leadership styles, the challenge of evaluating leadership ability pre-draft, the characteristics of successful long-term scouts, and common misconceptions about the profession of scouting. Whether he’s a vocal leader, a leader by example, a coach on the field, or […]
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The College Draft Podcast with Ross Tucker And Matt Waldman: Arizona St.-Utah, Michigan-Penn St., and Memphis-Tulane
Ross Tucker and Matt Waldman preview nine NFL Draft prospects from three of the big college games this week, including Eno Benjamin, Shea Patterson, Ben Brederson, Shaka Toney, Bradlee Anae, Jaylon Johnson, and a pair of trio of intriguing options from the Memphis-Tulane tilt. Every week, Ross Tucker and I will be discussing nine big-time […]
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The College Draft Podcast with Ross Tucker And Matt Waldman: Oregon/Colorado, OU/Texas, and Penn St./Iowa
Ross Tucker and Matt Waldman preview nine NFL Draft prospects from three of the big college games this week, including a pair of linemen from one of the best offensive lines in the country, two productive defensive ends, and two significant cogs in Oklahoma’s prolific offense. Every week, Ross Tucker and I will be discussing […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast: Episode 1 of Scout Talk with Russ Lande
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast debuts an ongoing podcast series with former NFL scout and CFL scouting director Russ Lande where they discuss specific evaluation topics and cover players who got their attention. I’m pleased to announce Scout Talk with Russ Lande (@RussLande on Twitter)—a third podcast series in the RSP Cast family that I believe […]
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The College Draft Pod with Ross Tucker And Matt Waldman: USC/UW, OSU/Neb, And Utah/WSU
Ross Tucker and Matt Waldman preview nine NFL Draft prospects from three of the big college games this week, including two of the best receiver prospects in the country. Every week, Ross Tucker and I will be discussing nine big-time players from three marquee games on the college football schedule: USC-Washington, Utah-Washington State, and Ohio […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.241 QB Sam Ehlinger (Texas): Addressing Pressure
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a play from Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger’s portfolio of work to discuss the factors involved with when a quarterback decides to maneuver from pressure. When is the right time for a quarterback to begin evasive maneuvers in the pocket? Beyond the simplistic response of “when you see or feel […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.238 RB Zack Moss (Utah) A Tip For Etienne And Extreme Flexibility
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room compares the approaches of 2020 NFL Draft prospects Zack Moss and Travis Etienne with setting up blocks on outside runs as well as showcases Moss’ flexibility after contact. Zack Moss and Travis Etienne will never be mistaken for the other if you know anything about their games. Still, there are […]