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Scott Bischoff’s RSP Scouting Lens: DE Kenny Willekes (Michigan State)
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor Scott Bischoff profiles the rare combination of skills found in the game of 2019 NFL Draft prospect, Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes. There are times while watching film of college football players when you feel you are watching something special. I get that vibe while watching film of Michigan State…
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RB Justin Jackson (Chargers): Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Pre-Draft Report
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its pre-draft sample report of Chargers running back Justin Jackson. Melvin Gordon will miss multiple weeks with a Grade 2 sprain of his MCL. Austin Ekeler will earn the start in Gordon’s place but as we’ve seen in Los Angeles, there is room for two productive backs in the…
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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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Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views (November 23, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back and devoted to a short list of recommended reads, listens, and views for the week. Welcome If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. Every Friday, I post links to pieces that I’ve found personally compelling or to content I hope will eventually scratch that itch…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP: The Talent-Work Ethic Question
Matt Waldman’s RSP examines the talent versus work ethic question as it applies to football and the NFL Draft. What is the nature of talent? How much of it is inherent? How much of it comes from persistent training? Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000-Hour Rule in his publication Outliers is a popular and hotly debated idea. I agree…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No.180 WR Greg Campbell, Jr. (UTSA): Widening the Opponent
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines a short route from UTSA wide receiver Greg Campbell, Jr that successfully widens the path of his opponent. Too often, we skip over the simple things that go a long way toward revealing whether a player is a technically-sound prospect. Wide receiver Greg Campbell, Jr. is not a big…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Guest Appearance: Locked On Browns Pod
Matt Waldman joins Jeff Lloyd’s Locked On Browns podcast for a conversation about Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb, the Browns’ defense, Cleveland’s draft needs, and more. Is a big-name receiver an offseason priority? What type of coach would be the best fit in Cleveland? How has Baker Mayfield progressed thus far? Is this just the beginning…
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Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views (November 16, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back and devoted to a short list of recommended reads, listens, and views for the week. Welcome If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. Every Friday, I post links to pieces that I’ve found personally compelling or to content I hope will eventually scratch that itch…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Draft Scouting Report: RB Aaron Jones (Packers)
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio shares its pre-draft NFL scouting report on Packers starter Aaron Jones, one of Matt’s underrated backs in the 2017 NFL Draft. I’m known for my touting of Jamaal Williams on Twitter. I’m not as well known by non-RSP subscribers for my reviews of Aaron Jones, a player a little more…
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David Igono’s RSP Boiler Room: QB Alex Hornibrook (Wisconsin) — Convenience, Context and IKEA
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio contributor David Igono shows why the result often downplays the process with a look at Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook’s pocket behavior. Throwing motions and footwork in the pocket for the quarterback position are universally known and generally understood. Although each quarterback’s physical tools and machinations may be different, there is a template for…