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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Le’Veon Bell (Jets) And Maintaining the Line of Effective Intensity
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens features running back Le’Veon Bell, who illustrates that there is such thing as playing with too much intensity. We all love physical football. One of the most enjoyable examples of it is the de-cleater—block from an offensive player that catches the defender unaware and knocks his feet off the ground […]
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: CB Xavier Rhodes’ (Vikings) Patience vs. WR Dante Pettis (49ers)
Matt Waldman’s RSP revisits a 2018 play featuring Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes and 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis that reveals good physical skills from the receiver but a superior conceptual understanding of the route and game by the defender. Listen to my commentary in this video made during Week 1 of the 2018 season and […]
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The NFL Lens: OLB Justin Houston Popping An Iron Door Off Its Frame
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines the use of one arm to gain leverage courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston. Edge rushers and wide receivers have a lot more in common than the casual football fan realizes. Both positions need to earn separation within the first 5-7 yards of the line of scrimmage. […]