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Futures: K-State WR Tyler Lockett
I remember reading about Kansas State wide receiver Kevin Lockett as one of Mel Kiper’s underrated players in a draft guide from 1997. The second-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs had a career with four teams, amassing eight starts, 130 catches, 1,738 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven fumbles. Although not a storied NFL career, any…
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Football Outsiders: Rutgers TE Tyler Kroft
There’s a growing diversity of players that are labeled tight ends in the NFL. Rutgers’ Tyler Kroft flashes upside to become more than a receiving specialist, but there’s no guarantee he’ll fulfill this potential. By Matt Waldman If there’s one prospect type in football that rarely lives up to the first-year hype of the general…
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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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Reads Listens Views 8/22/2014
Japanese One Stroke Dragon Art, The morbid and beautiful denizens of Lake Natron, Pete Carroll and the Inner Game of Tennis, and RSP Post-Draft Views Details at Colossal What is Reads Listens Views? If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. I post links on Fridays to content I’m saving for later consumption…
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Reads Listens Views 8/15/2014
Logan Thomas, Believe It or Not, Icelandic Island, WDR Big Band, Dex, and RSP Post-Draft Views What is Reads Listens Views? If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. I post links on Fridays to content I’m saving for later consumption or pieces that I found compelling. You may not like everything listed here, but you’re…
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Applying An Ounce of Skepticism to Practice Reports
I’m gradually reaching the conclusion that the most unreliable aspect of football journalism is the practice report. When done well, they’re invaluable. But how do you know that the observations are sound? Vinnie Iyer of the Sporting News posted a trio of tweets about Brandin Cooks this morning and it was a reminder of this point.…
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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
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GM Scenario No.12: With The Flow or Against The Grain?
Your team needs a new coach and your boss prefers the hot candidate from is alma mater, but the fit is questionable. What is 2014’s Writer’s Project? This year’s RSPWP is a different take on team building. I will have 15-20 written scenarios based on true NFL stories provided to me from current and former…