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Boiler Room: CU WR Paul Richardson
“Have you seen Paul Richardson yet?” You’re about to see why I’ve been asked this question by a follower multiple times since August. Last week, I finally watched two games of the Colorado receiver and I get it, Richardson has flash to his game. You’ll see what I mean if you’ve never heard of the…
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No Huddle Series: Missouri WR L’Damien Washington
The 2014 installment of this series begins with a rough around the edges receiver with the physical talents of A.J. Green and Justin Hunter. The No Huddle Series is an on-field profile of prospects with the talent to develop into NFL contributors, but they are projected as talents with mid-to-late round draft grades. The 2014…
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Reads Listens Views 11/23/2013
Thanks: New to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog? Once a week I post links to all kinds of content I’m checking out. You may not like everything here, but if you like at least one link then I’ve done my job. If you don’t like anything I post here ever, then I can’t help you.…
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Futures at Football Outsiders: OK St. CB Justin Gilbert
He could be good, but he could be bad. It could be said about every player transitioning from college football to the NFL. When reading scouting reports and draft day analysis, it can seem like this is the basic assessment of every prospect. Most Internet scouting reports aren’t written with the purpose of the analyst…
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Reads Listens Views 11/15/2013
Views – 27 Surreal Places to Visit Before You Die (<— See the rest at this link) Coming Soon at The RSP Blog NFL Closeup: RB Bryce Brown, Wild Horse. Futures at Football Outsiders: Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert Trent Richardson’s latest video – Not really, just checking to see if you were awake. Views –…
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Futures at Football Outsiders: UCLA RB Malcolm Jones
Futures: Buy One, Get Three Free? by Matt Waldman “Fit” is a recurring theme in this year’s Futures. Talent plus fit can create a superstar. The stories about LaRoi Glover and John Randle’s career births are prominent examples. Drew Brees was a Pro Bowl performer in San Diego, but his fit with Sean Payton in New Orleans helped Brees…
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Reads Listens Views 11/1/2013
Thank you for reading. If you are new to the blog, on Fridays I post links to content (football and otherwise) that I’ve read in recent weeks. You may not like everything I share, but you’ll like something. This week: Lions, Tigers, and Bears Living together; Black Sabbath; Unlocking The Truth; The Civil Wars; and…
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Reads Listens Views 10/24/2013
Thanks If you’re new to the RSP blog, every Friday I post Reads Listens Views – items I’m consuming on the Internet. Some of it is football, a lot of it isn’t. You won’t like everything I share, but I believe you’ll like at least one thing each week. It’s also a chance for me…
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Futures: Arizona State DT Will Sutton
The Arizona State defensive tackle’s story is turning into another example of where the system is focused on spotting flaws more than serious consideration of how to maximize available talent. Futures: Arizona State DT Will Sutton By Matt Waldman Unusual. Not typical. Uncommon. Extraordinary. These are all meanings of “exceptional”. The best talent evaluators create…
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Futures: Florida State WR Rashad Greene
Futures: Florida State WR Rashad Greene By Matt Waldman When it comes to workouts, interviews, and background investigations, I have nothing on the NFL. I’m just like everyone else; I’m waiting to hear the outcomes of whatever the league shares with the public. But after speaking with former and current scouts, I can say with…