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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs): Restraint and Platform Creativity
Gunslinger can be a limited term, and Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases one of several plays it does not apply to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “Gunslinger” isn’t a term that fits Patrick Mahome — not if you’re trying to finely tailor a description of his game. The Chiefs took that time an care not to…
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RSP NFL Lens WR Chad Williams (Cardinals): Maintaining Speed While Tracking the Football
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a vertical route of Arizona Cardinals receiver Chad Williams and illustrates why tracking the ball is an unnatural act. It’s unnatural to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. So is turning your head away from the path your heading when running at full speed. It’s natural for a…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Drew Brees (Saints): Double-Jeopardy Throws
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Saints quarterback Drew Brees making the type of throw that places the opposing defender in double jeopardy. By NFL standards of accuracy, Drew Brees is a sniper. Although we associate pinpoint accuracy with completion percentage there are less conventional ways to use the skill that don’t include a catch.…
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RSP NFL Lens: A Defender’s Valuable Look at the Sony Michel Sunday Trucking
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens re-examines a play where Patriots back Sony Michel has a highlight-reel play but an educated look from a tackling expert reveals there’s more to it. Andy Ryland works at USAFootball. He’s a former linebacker at Penn State, a Rugy All-American, and the son of a Rugby coach. He teaches it…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: The Craft of Play Calling
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens breaks down a pair of plays the 2018 Oakland Raiders offense used during its opening drive against the Denver Broncos and reveals why they work together. Players and coaches tell fans weekly that teams are speaking to each other on the field through the play calls. It doesn’t take Bill…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Sony Michel (Patriots): The Art of Finishing
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a run by NFL rookie running back Sony Michel of the Patriots and why it’s a great example of a good finish against contact. If you read the Rookie Scouting Portfolio publication, you know that I’m not a college football fan. Watching the sport is a job and I…
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RSP NFL Lens Atlanta Falcons Offense: The Value of Bunch Looks
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a successful red zone play from the Falcons-Eagles Week 1 tilt that showcases the value of bunch looks. Atlanta’s red zone woes are well documented but last week, the offense featured a successful play operating from a bunch look that is representative of what we’ll be seeing around the NFL.…
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RSP NFL Lens WR Keenan Allen (Chargers): Motion Is Part of the Route
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a Keenan Allen touchdown from Week 1’s NFL slate against the Chiefs that illustrates why all wide receiver movement is part of the route. Keenan Allen earns praise around the league for his route running, especially his releases. He has a vast array of moves that trick defenders. One…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens Eagles CB Rasul Douglas: Knowing QB Matt Ryan’s Limitations
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a critical red zone interception that altered the Eagles-Falcons game and reveals a good in-game adjustment to Falcons QB Matt Ryan’s arm in the 2018 NFL opener. No one would ever mistake Matt Ryan’s arm talent with Patrick Mahomes or Matthew Stafford. However, Ryan has made a living off precision…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens Safety Andrew Sendejo (Vikings): Forcing the Drop
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio NFL Lens showcases one of two red zone pass defenses from Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo that prevented a touchdown. Andrew Sendejo isn’t one of the top cover safeties in football but he’s a smart player who understands angles and plays with violence. One of the most important skills for a…