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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 176: RB Nick Brossette (LSU) And Grading Pass Protection
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room profiles the astute pass protection recognition and execution of LSU’s senior running back Nick Brossette, a 2019 NFL Draft prospect. A difficult area of running back play to project for the pro game is pass protection. It’s metaphorically the frontier days when it comes to how various analysts and entities…
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Mark Schofield’s NFL Lens: Drew Brees and “Getting it Done”
RSP contributor Mark Schofield showcases how Drew Brees relied on traits of his game not often associated with him to beat the Baltimore Ravens pressure. No, this is not a “Larry the Cable Guy” bit. This is, however, an analysis of a quarterback perhaps stepping outside his comfort zone to “get it done.” One of…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.33: Betz (Twitter: @alltwentytwo) on Scheme, Scouting, Analytics, and Running Backs
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast hosts @alltwentytwo for a conversation about new and old offenses in the NFL, the subject of scouting talent, analytics, and running back value. Betz is a Twitter mainstay in the football community. A veteran of the Air Force getting his undergrad, Betz developed an interest in football while reading Chris Brown’s work at…
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Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views (October 26, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back and devoted to a short list of recommended reads, listens, and views for the week. Welcome If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. Every Friday, I post links to pieces that I’ve found personally compelling or to content I hope will eventually scratch that itch…
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RSP’s Mr. Jackson on DE Nick Bosa (Ohio State): Better Than Joey?
Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa may be the best prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft class, RSP contributor Jackson block explains why Nick should be better than his All-Pro sibling, Joey. Editor’s Note: Jackson Block is a student at CU Denver. Prior to a career-ending injury, Block was once the top-rated outside linebacker-defensive end…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Reads Listens Views (October 19, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back and devoted to a short list of recommended reads, listens, and views for the week. Welcome If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. Every Friday, I post links to pieces that I’ve found personally compelling or to content I hope will eventually scratch that itch…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Albert Wilson (Dolphins): Anatomy of the Speed Break
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson’s footwork on a speed break against the Chicago Bears. Football is a game of inches. It’s an elegant statement because the deeper you dive into the game, the more you realize that its the microscopic details that lead to small spatial advantages and…
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David Igono’s RSP Boiler Room: N.C. State QB Ryan Finley in the Pocket
The Rookie Scouting Portfolio’s David Igono reveals the philosophy of pocket movement with a subtle display of skill from N.C. State quarterback Ryan Finley, a 2019 NFL Draft prospect. Consistency is the currency of starting quarterbacks. The more a quarterback can take risk off the table in his decision-making process, the harder it is for that offense to…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report Sample: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Packers)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares his RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report on Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, USF (6-4, 206) Depth of Talent Score: 74.45 = Contributor: Starter execution in a limited role; diminishing returns beyond that scope. Another strong candidate to emerge from rookie anonymity 2-3 years from now, Valdes-Scantling is a speedy…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Ep.30: Football Gameplan’s Gene Clemons
Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast welcomes Football Gameplan’s Gene Clemons to the show for a conversation about Cleveland’s Baker Mayfield, Alabama’s Irv Smith, Lehigh’s Brad Mayes, and a debate on the upside of Nick Chubb. I’ve had the good fortune to have Gene Clemons as a semi-frequent guest for Rookie Scouting Portfolio programs. Gene and I…