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RSP Film Room w/Draft Breakdown’s Ryan Lownes: RB Mike Davis and WR Rashad Greene
Mike Davis and Rashad Greene are large cogs in their respective offensive machines at South Carolina and Florida State. Ryan Lownes and I discuss the details of Davis’ power, footwork, and what to note about running back’s perimeter speed. We also spot some correctable flaws with Green’s route running that leads to losing match ups…
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Boiler Room: Duke WR Jamison Crowder
Inches and milliseconds separate good college players from quality starters in the pros. Two plays illustrate how close (and far) Crowder might be from the NFL. A series I started last spring at this blog is The Boiler Room. One of the challenges involved with player analysis is to be succinct with delivering the goods. As the author…
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RSP Film Room No.3 w/Guest Josh Norris, Rotoworld: RBs T.J. Yeldon and Tevin Coleman
Rotoworld’s rising star Josh Norris joins me in the RSP Film Room to review tape of Alabama RB T.J. Yeldon and Indiana back Tevin Coleman. Some of the topics covered in this episode: Norris’ concept “Where he wins.” What is “having a nose for the end zone?” Fine points of RB pass protection. NFL creases…
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Listening to The Whispers: Changes to The RSP — WRs and TEs
Matt profiles changes to his TE/WR checklists and how his process encourages an interplay between logic and insight. I have spent the offseason reviewing and updating my evaluation criteria and scoring values for the Rookie Scouting Portfolio publication. I covered quarterbacks and running backs last week. Today it’s the wide receivers and tight ends. The…
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Listening to the Whispers: Changes to 2015 RSP — Quarterbacks
Last week, I made changes to my scoring criteria for the RSP. This week, I share them with you. Appreciating the Subtleties of Life I’m learning to listen to the whispers before the voices become shouts. I believe there’s enormous power in becoming a dedicated observer of subtlety. This is especially true when it comes to your…
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No-Huddle Series: Cal/Green Bay TE Richard Rodgers
Cal tight end Richard Rodgers isn’t at the top of this class, but he has the tools to climb an NFL depth chart. The difference between a college star and an NFL starter is a player’s ability to integrate skills into meaningful play. Otherwise, his value to the team will be little more than that…
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Talent Mining: Vikings RB Jerick McKinnon
One of the most compelling skill players in this draft is former QB Jerick McKinnon, the Vikings’ third-round pick to back up Adrian Peterson. Former players like Ryan Riddle say that NFL coaching is focused more on scheme than skills development. It’s one of the reasons why I find player development in pro football so…
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Reads Listens Views 5/30/2014
Upside Down Strategy, Jeff Tedford, Ryan Riddle’s Draft Metrics, Kraken, and RSP Post-Draft Update. What is Reads Listens Views? If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. May is normally a lighter month for me on the blog due to the short turnaround time for the RSP Post-Draft and the magazine schedule at my…
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Chicago Bears RB Ka’Deem Carey: Substance Over Flash
Many draftniks are lukewarm about Ka’Deem Carey’s prospects, but it’s the little things he does that generate big plays that get me excited about his future. A scout told me this spring that Ka’Deem Carey is the type of runner that scouts like and coaches love, but makes personnel executives squint their eyes. Carey’s off-field…
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Reads Listens Views 5/2/2014 + My Take on MMQB Manziel Roundtable
My critique of Peter King’s Manziel roundtable, Beats Antique, Hangouts, Cramps and crablegs What is Reads Listens Views? If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. I post links on Friday to content I’m saving for later consumption or content I’ve viewed that I found compelling. You may not like everything listed here,…