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Reads Listens Views 4/18/2014
Fran Duffy’s Scouting Notebooks, Voodoo Chile Trip, Trio of Doom, and Solar in the Dark 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. You may not like everything listed here, but you’re bound to like something.…
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Futures: Pitt DT Aaron Donald
I’m not a betting man, but if I were, Aaron Donald would be one of two players in this deep draft class that I’d have no reservations betting on as a future star. Futures: Pittsburgh DT Aaron Donald By Matt Waldman Help Wanted: Football Players Candidates must demonstrate efficiency and productivity while performing in a…
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Futures: BYU OLB Kyle Van Noy
Van Noy has all the tools to become a quality starter in the NFL. He also has the vision and decision-making to become potential star. Futures: BYU OLB Kyle Van Noy By Matt Waldman When my friend Ryan Riddle, Cal’s all-time sack leader, says outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy has great instincts, that’s a player…
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Futures: “I am smarter than ‘Phillip’ Rivers”
The Wonderlic is great for testing future loan officers, but Matt Waldman would rather have Wonderlic failures like Jim Kelly or Ray Lewis as his on-field CEOs. Futures: I Am Smarter Than “Phillip” Rivers by Matt Waldman “You scored a 32 –- that’s better than Phillip Rivers. He scored a 30. Rivers’…
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Reads Listens Views 2/28/2014
This Week’s RLV: Why the RSP shows its work, Chase Stuart’s Combine MVP, and one funky spider. Listens What is Reads Listens Views? If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. Every Friday, I post links to content I’m saving for later reading when I have time. You may not like everything…
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Futures: 2014 Speed Score Leaders
If I had a laboratory fitting of a mad scientist, Football Outsiders’ Speed Score would have its application. What about now? Futures: The 2014 Speed Score Leaders By Matt Waldman Indulge me in a bit of fantasy. Imagine an old football field. It’s a practice field at the rear of an abandoned high school with…
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Reads Listens Views 2/21/2014
This Week’s RLV: 2-hr couch session on rookie QBs, Lil’ Darlin’, David Fales Developmental Gem?, 2 Muggs and my ugly mug. Listens – Speaking of Infernos . . . Michael Brecker may look more like a Philadelphia-area accountant than a musician, but if you ever heard the Saturday Night Live Band from the 70s or…
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The Little Things That Make Sammy Watkins A Big Deal
The great strength of Sammy Watkins’ game is in the finer details. If Sammy Watkins didn’t possess excellent hands and speed, he wouldn’t be a top prospect at his position. However, it’s the little things that make Watkins a special prospect. Weeks ago, I profiled Allen Robinson’s penchant for leaving his feet to catch targets…
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Reese’s Senior Bowl Report Day 2: North-South Offense Notes
Today’s practice report will have a stream of conscious format minus my id. I wouldn’t do that to you. If you haven’t heard elsewhere, the jet stream made a personal appearance at Ladd-Peebles Stadium for Day 2 of Senior Bowl practices. I’m not sure if tomorrow will be as blustery, but the morning practice could…
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Boiler Room: Arizona State RB Marion Grice
One of my favorite players in this draft thus far is this 6-0, 204-lb. Sun Devils running back with the vision, balance, and grit to get the most from every play. A series I started last spring at the RSP blog is The Boiler Room. One of the challenges involved with player analysis is to be succinct…