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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Marcus Mariota (Titans): Footwork Under Construction
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a viable target that Marcus Mariota forgoes because he lacked the basic footwork to do the job. To the degree of expectation that Matt LaFleur has for this incarnation of the Titans offense, Marcus Mariota’s footwork has never been tied to his routes — not at Oregon, not with Whisenhunt,…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Mike Evans (Buccaneers): Tampa’s Red Zone Woes Weren’t All on the QB
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans’s red zone targets and concludes that Jameis Winston shouldn’t be the sole fall guy. The Buccaneers struggled in the red zone last year. The common narrative is that Jameis Winston displayed poor accuracy and made bad decisions. A storyline that deserves more discussion is…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Drew Brees (Saints) and No-Throw Decision-Making
Rookie Scouting Portfolio writer Mark Schofield showcases a throwing window that Saints quarterback Drew Brees decides not attack and why it was a great decision. When evaluating quarterbacks, a great deal of emphasis is placed upon the decisions they make, the throws they attempt, and the production data that they deliver. But just as important…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP: Views (August 24, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back in a slightly new form. This post is devoted to recommended views of 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 Tweet of the Week: Brian Baldinger’s Look at Nick Chubb
Matt Waldman’s Tweet of the Week is Brian Baldinger’s NFL Films look at Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb’s immense talent. Finally…finally, someone on a bigger stage sees what I’ve been saying for years…YEARS…about Chubb. I appreciate that Baldinger also drops a Saquon Barkley reference to Chubb’s agility. So many people miss just how agile…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP: Listens (August 24, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back in a slightly new form. This post is devoted to recommended listens of 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: Reads (August 24, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back in a slightly new form. This post is devoted to recommended reads of 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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Download Matt Waldman’s 2018 Rookie Scouting Portfolio: Fantasy-Tested, Football-Approved
Fantasy-tested, football-approved, Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio will help you change your game for the better. Downloading the Rookie Scouting Portfolio is often a life-changing experience. Yeah, I know that sounds pretty dramatic but it’s true for fantasy players, draftniks, and even people with careers in football. It’s definitely true for the organization receiving the RSP’s…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers): Overcoming a Well-Defended Crossing Route
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio showcases Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger overcoming a well-defended crossing route with pass placement and patience. The crossing route is an effective play because it often matches receivers against less athletic defenders or it’s a great antidote against superior defensive athletes covering slower receivers man-to-man. The New England Patriots know how…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.165 WR Trevon Brown (ECU): The Value of Repeatable Details
Matt Waldman’s RSP examines two similar targets from 2019 NFL Draft prospect, ECU WR Trevon Brown, and notes why repeatable details are important. Imagine you’re standing outside a home. You’re in the driveway staring past the manicured sea of green grass and admiring the interplay between the vibrant blooms of rose bushes and azaleas with…