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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens RB Bilal Powell (Jets): An Underrated Showcase of Cutback Running
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines a pair of cutbacks by New York Jets RB Bilal Powell and reveals why his footwork is something to note when studying NFL Draft prospects. Bilal Powell was one of my top-ranked prospects at the running back position in the 2011 NFL Draft. Mark Ingram was my top prospect; Ryan…
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RSP NFL Lens WR Calvin Ridley (Falcons): Three Ways to Drop the Ball
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens examines rookie Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley’s three drops against the Jaguars. Seeking a steady drumbeat from OTAs to training camp and the preseason? It’s the dreadful rhythm of the ball rebounding off Calvin Ridley’s hands, chest, and shoulders before it hits the ground. Although Ridley has made his share…
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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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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 NFL Lens: Adrian Peterson in Washington (Additional Thoughts)
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens offers additional thoughts on Adrian Peterson’s fit in Washington. I wrote an article at Footballguys.com (free to read) about Adrian Peterson’s fit in Washington. I recommend going there first if you want the quick overview as well as additional film detail from his 2017 stint in Arizona. However, I have…
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RSP NFL Lens RB James Conner (Steelers): The Eyes-Feet Connection
Matt Waldman’s RSP showcases a run from second-year NFL running back James Conner of the Pittsburgh Steelers that features the eyes-feet connection. If you are thinking on stage, you’re playing slow. When you react to the stimuli around you and have trained your body to move accordingly to those variations of patterns around you, you’re…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Twitter Vids: Texas RB Chris Warren (Raiders)
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Decision-Making Is Intuitive
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares a master class from a pianist that relates directly to the essential elements of quarterback decision-making. Why is it that there are notable examples of high-scoring Wonderlic quarterbacks who are disappointments and low-scoring passers who are studs? Besides the fact that the Wonderlic is a worthless test for measuring the…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens LT Andrew Whitworth (Rams): Veteran Finesse
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth on a Sammy Watkins screen pass for a touchdown. One of the significant reasons why Jared Goff’s fortunes turned around in Los Angeles was the upgrading of the Rams’ offensive line. Veteran Andrew Whitworth is an excellent left tackle who offers versatility as a…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens OLB Carl Lawson (Bengals): Downright Satantic
Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens showcases Bengals OLB Carl Lawson’s precise hand placement as a pass rusher that least to a sack of Aaron Rodgers. In the Bible, the Devil is God’s most beautiful creation. It’s no wonder that detail is filled with so much beauty. If you’re an offensive lineman, second-year linebacker Carl Lawson’s…