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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Russell Wilson: Rule-Breaking Like An Artist
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens posts a throw from the film portfolio of Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to illustrate the unwieldy application of technical rules in football evaluation. “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” — Pablo Picasso “Any fool can make a rule And any fool will…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Flashback: Overrated-Underrated Running Backs (2006)
Matt Waldman shares his list of overrated and underrated running backs from the 2006 NFL Draft class — his first year publishing the Rookie Scouting Portfolio Author’s Note: 2006 was the first year of my publication. I had no idea about the time-commitment involved heading into the project. I was so far behind schedule with studying players,…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Listens (July 6, 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. For years, I used to post links to music that I enjoy. After a two-year break, Reads Listens Views returns. You may not…
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Scott Bischoff Will Be Contributing at Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio
Scott Bischoff joins the staff of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio site. The Rookie Scouting Portfolio delivers player evaluation through an NFL lens. Specifically, the site examines the physical, technical, strategic, and conceptual facets of football so you can see the links between successful NFL players and college prospects. This has been a running theme…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Drew Brees and Smart Footwork
The best NFL players have the most precise methods of movement. Saints Drew Brees is a master craftsman of quarterback footwork. Bill Walsh told anyone who listened that the secret in the sauce of quarterback play was the footwork. The precision that a player moves his feet is an indication of how well he’s processing…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Vikings WR Laquon Treadwell, Review and Preview
Matt Waldman’s RSP checks in with wide receiver Laquon Treadwell’s game and shows where the former first-round draft pick has potential to become a productive asset this year in Minnesota. Laquon Treadwell was my No. 1 pre-draft prospect at the wide receiver position three years ago. I compared his style to Michael Irvin and a…
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News and Notes: Happy Fourth, RSP Readers…
Matt Waldman wishes you a happy Fourth of July, shares some news, some tunes, and encourages you to show your love. There’s a lot happening this summer around the RSP headquarters that I want to share. You may know about these RSP features, but I encourage you to figure out how you can support the Rookie Scouting…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: WR Keelan Cole’s 2017 Season is Only the Beginning
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio NFL Lens examines second-year Jaguars receiver Keelan Cole. The former UDFA is only getting started. I didn’t know about Cole when I compiled the 2017 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Watching him in 2017 was a pleasant surprise. Reviewing more of his tape this weekend was a revelation. It makes complete sense why…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Seahawks Safety Kam Chancellor
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Matt Waldman’s RSP: Patrick Mahomes First NFL Start (2017 Season Finale)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines Patrick Mahomes’ start in the preseason finale as a setup to his Week 17 regular season start. This week’s focus has been a dive into the Chiefs offense and new addition, Sammy Watkins. Second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be the player who will have to tie all the pieces…