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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Tom Brady (Patriots): The Value of a Great Pump Fake
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines one of the best pump fakes you’ll ever see from one of the best quarterbacks who has ever played, Patriot Tom Brady. When I scout the pump fakes of NFL quarterback prospects, I’m judging the quality of the fake by its range of motion, violence, and appropriate usage for…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Doug Baldwin (Seattle): Using the Ground Game to Get Open
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a Doug Baldwin reception set up by an excellent display of blocking technique by the Seahawks receivers. The best receivers sell the dream and force opposing defenders to live the nightmare. Doug Baldwin has become so masterful at telling believable stories that he uses the ground game to set…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens WR Byron Pringle (Kansas City): File and Monitor
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines developmental WR talent Byron Pringle of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have a tough decision on their hands with Byron Pringle. The playmaker from Kansas State has deep speed, skill after the catch, and sophisticated routes in the short, intermediate, and deep ranges of the field. Kansas City has…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens TE Robert Tonyan (Packers): File and Monitor
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a fade route by second-year tight end Robert Tonyan of the Green Bay Packers — a developmental option you should be monitoring. Robert Tonyan caught my eye at Indiana State last year. I didn’t study his game for the 2017 Rookie Scouting Portfolio pre-draft publication, but I managed to watch…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Ryan Nall: File Away and Monitor
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a few plays of rookie Ryan Nall, a versatile option vying for a roster spot with the Chicago Bears. Every year, there are players who lack the draft capital for early opportunities but they have the talent to develop into role players or starters in the NFL. Before I…
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RSP NFL Lens TE/WR Bucky Hodges (Steelers): Fluidity Falling Between the Cracks
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a simple catch from aspiring Pittsburgh Steeler Bucky Hodges, a player who could be a great fit for the right team. I’m a big fan of Bucky Hodges’ game. The problem with liking Hodges’ game is that he’s a player without a position due to his combination of physical…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Jordan Howard (Chicago): Point the Toe, the Hips Will Follow
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases a bounce-out by Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard and reveals that the toe is the key dynamic change of direction. Jordan Howard is not the 1st, 5th, or even 20th running back anyone would mention when discussing ball carriers who possess a dynamic change of direction, which is…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Derrick Henry: Pass Protection Struggles
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Derrick Henry’s technical and conceptual challenges with pass protection assignments. Twice this month, I’ve seen my colleague Turron Davenport post videos featuring pass protection drills for Titans running backs. Neither of them prepared the runners to diagnose assignments or handle linemen. This is not an indictment of the Titans…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB John Kelly (Rams): Efficient Feet
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines the efficient footwork of Rams rookie RB John Kelly, who is pushing his way up the Los Angeles depth chart. If Walter Payton was the Black Panther of running backs, John Kelly is the mortal version of the warrior-king after the Wakandan antidote has been administered. What already makes…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens QB Sam Darnold (Jets): Pocket Ownership Needed
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines Jets QB Sam Darnold, who has performed well thus far but still develop better pocket efficiency/ownership. As my colleague Mark Schofield showcased, Sam Darnold has shown promise as an NFL quarterback at winning the cat-and-mouse game with defenses. Let’s look at an area where Darnold has always struggled and…