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RSP Boiler Room No. 101: QB Lamar Jackson (Louisville) Drops And Accuracy
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines the footwork of Lamar Jackson, a top quarterback prospect for the 2018 NFL Draft. A quarterback’s footwork is a window to his mind. As I continue studying Lamar Jackson’s game, I see an intelligent, patient, and accurate passer when he begins the play with a plan. Even if the defense…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 100: QB Lamar Jackson (Louisville)
The RSP Boiler Room examines Lamar Jackson, a top quarterback prospect for the 2018 NFL Draft, and his skill for reading the field and negotiating the pocket. When I say that I like to seclude myself from the college football media narratives, I am not lying. I watch hundreds of colleges games each year. If…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 99: WR Anthony Miller (Memphis) And Boundary Technique
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines NFL-approved boundary technique from wide receiver prospect Anthony Miller of Memphis. The most memorable insights I get from attending practices often go well beyond the players in attendance. Before the big networks made a deal with the Senior Bowl to stake its claim to the stretch of land along…
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Ruminations In The Candy Shop: Thoughts On Sports Writing In The Digital World
Matt Waldman shares his perspective on sports writing layoffs, long-form journalism, video, and cultivating a long-term outlook. When faced with the decision of eating vegetables or candy, most of us will make a beeline for the sugar. We know better, but we don’t care. These dopamine inducing devices in slick, colorful packaging have big money…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 98 RB Lavon Coleman (Washington): Stand-Up Pass Protection Technique
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room series examines 2018 NFL Draft prospect Lavon Coleman and a common pass protection flaw among running backs at this stage of his development. One of my favorite backs of the past 20 years was Edgerrin James. The most common narrative with James is the idea of “what would have been”…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 97 RB Lavon Coleman (Washington): Is This A Block?
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room episode on Lavon Coleman will bore fanboys, #IDGAF. If you’re looking for a highlight reel glorifying or critiquing a player, you’ve come to the wrong place, fanboy. This 11-minute video focuses on a lead blocking assignment. Most of you will find this video boring as hell. If you are a scout,…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 96 WR Michael Gallup (CSU): Reading Zone
Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room examines part of the process that NFL Draft prospect wide receiver Michael Gallup (Colorado State) takes when addressing a zone. When fans and media discuss the demands that a young NFL wide receiver must face when transitioning from the college game, the focus is on the ones with the greatest…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 95: RB Derrius Guice (LSU) and Judging On-Field Speed
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RSP Boiler Room No. 93: RB Akrum Wadley (Iowa)
Wadley, an elusive 2018 NFL Draft running back prospect, also has functional power due to his pad level. Matt Waldman provides several examples in this RSP Boiler Room episode. When you learn about Akrum Wadley (his first name is pronounced ACK-rum), you’ll hear about the tight spin moves in the hole that leave defenders grasping at…
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RSP Boiler Room No. 92: WR Courtland Sutton (SMU)
Matt Waldman takes a closer look at the hand position and tracking of Sutton, an athletic prospect of the 2018 NFL Draft class. Upon further review… It’s a phrase that Courtland Sutton could hear a lot on Sundays if he doesn’t spend more time with a jugs machine Monday through Friday after practice. Big, strong,…