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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: Matt Ryan (Falcons) and the Challenges of the Red Zone
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio profiles a pair of Matt Ryan snaps where the challenges of managing the compressed space and time of the red zone get the better of the Falcons’ quarterback. Matt Ryan is an NFL starting quarterback who has generated top-five production at his position multiple times during his career. Even so,…
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RSP NFL Lens WR Antonio Brown (Steelers): It’s Only Cheating If You Get Caught
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Antonio Brown’s Thursday Night Football touchdown reception against the Panthers and reveals the ambivalence we have with cheating. No, I don’t believe in the statement that the title of this piece suggests but it was still an admirable display of craft — if you can divorce yourself from the…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Malcom Brown (Rams): Integrated Technique
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Rams running back Malcolm Brown’s highlight-reel display of footwork along the boundary that is not as happenstance as it appears. Malcolm Brown authored a career-highlight touchdown reception against the Saints on Sunday, maintaining his balance and footing inside the boundary after a New Orleans defender hit Brown’s back leg…
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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 NFL Lens: DeAndre Hopkins-Jalen Ramsey and Gaining Comfort in the Gray
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines four plays in 2018’s Week 7 duel between Houston receiver DeAndre Hopkins and Jacksonville cornerback Jalen Ramsey and gains insights on what makes these NFL All-Pros special. DeAndre Hopkins is among the best tight-coverage receivers in football. Jalen Ramsey is among the best man-to-man cornerbacks. They meet twice a year…
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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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Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens QB Josh Allen (Bills): The Double-Edged Sword of Arm Talent
Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor Mark Schofield showcases an impressive display of arm talent form Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and explains why the decision-making process behind the throw is a potential obstacle in Allen’s development track. Football is a funny game. For many players facing a transition to the professional game after their lives as collegiate…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Saquon Barkley (Giants): Anatomy of a Spin
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Giants runner Saquon Barkley’s phenomenal spin cycle on the Carolina Panthers and reveals that what happens before and after is equally important to the success of the move. Few things are more beautiful on a football field than a tight spin move from a running back. It’s like watching…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Kenyan Drake (Miami): Against the Positional Tendency
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio NFL Lens examines the Dolphins use of RB Kenyan Drake in the passing game that goes against the positional tendencies of the NFL. An important facet of scouting talent is identifying and projecting ways that player can contribute to a team. This is essential for scouting as a member of…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: John Ross And the Weight of the Playground
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a touchdown pass to Cincinnati Bengals receiver John Ross that involves the same scheme philosophies found on every playground. The sum of my football experience is 14 years of tackle football at the apartment complex where I grew up, the high school practice field, and various neighborhood games within…