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2015 RSP Preview: “On the Hybrid TE Revolution”
Just wrapped up the first draft of the Tight End chapter for the 2015 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. I shared a little of it informally on Twitter last night. Here’s a more fully-formed taste of some of the commentary you get along with the rankings, reports, and analysis of the RSP available for download April 1.…
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RSP Film Room No.32: Kenny Bell Redux w/Turron Davenport
How does one evaluate physical and mental toughness? Watch Turron Davenport and I study three games of Nebraska WR and Combine Stud Kenny Bell. Film session No.32 is the second time I’ve featured Kenny Bell, but even if you saw the first session there’s more to see from the second look. This second look mimics…
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Futures: RB Jay Ajayi, Wild Horse or Thoroughbred?
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Football Convos Podcast
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Three-Cone Drill Podcast
Rivers McCown and Danny Tuccitto have a fun podcast that delves into football and beyond. I think the “beyond” is why they enjoy having me on the Three-Cone Drill. Zook watched enough sub par quarterbacks this year to earn the surgery that he needed. The RSP’s loyal assistant left parts of his teeth in the…
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Odell Beckham in Hindsight and Performance Theory
Late in the year, SB Nation writer and former NFL defensive lineman Stephen White tweeted that no one knew that Odell Beckham would be this good. A follower of mine responded to this Tweet and told him that I did, referring to my February 4, 2013 post, Six Plays That Make Me a Fan of Odell Beckham’s Game. …
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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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Storify: DeVante Parker vs. NC State
How a 9-132-0 game should have been an 11-192-2 output. It’s mostly about releases and stems. I was watching yet another game of DeVante Parker earlier this morning and decided to tweet what I saw. What you’ll discover in this Storify post is a scary-good athlete who relies too much on his athleticism (can you…
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Boiler Room: CSU RB Dee Hart
Continuing the theme of a play revealing the right questions to ask, here’s one from the intriguing Dee Hart. I’ve been studying tape with a defined process for 11 years–not as long as some, but long enough to begin to anticipate certain outcomes to player decision-making. It’s always fun when a player surprises me. Colorado…
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Boiler Room: The Route Sorcery of USF WR Andre Davis
The All-22 is a fine tool, but it’s not as revealing as the broadcast angle on this play. A recent post featuring Delaware’s Mike Johnson underscores the power of a straight line in route running. Today’s post highlights the power of subtle movement in an otherwise straight stem: how it’s done, why it’s effective, and when the most…