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After Contact Data for 2021-2022 RB Classes: An RSP Pre-Draft Publication Sample
Matt Waldman shares samples of the after-contact data he has begun tracking in 2021 and what he hopes the information will provide in the future for his evaluation of running backs. Note: You can find this after contact data in the 2021 and 2022 Rookie Scouting Portfolio pre-draft publications, now available for download. After studying…
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Dynasty Refinery Podcast: Understanding Film Study for Dynasty Leagues with Cal Shoemake and Matt Waldman
Matt Waldman joins Cal Shoemake for episode No. 2 of the Dynasty Refinery Podcast for a conversation about film study. It’s always a pleasure to talk shop with Cal and this time we discuss the basics of studying prospects for dynasty leagues. Why it’s important to know basics with scheme and the player’s role within…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room No. 324: WR Wan’Dale Robinson (Kentucky) Body Positioning at the Catch Point
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room examines the body positioning of Kentucky WR Wan’Dale Robinson at the catch point, an area of this 2022 NFL Draft prospect’s game that is a mixed bag at this stage of his development. A quick, agile, and exciting slot receiver with big-play skill in the open field, Robinson made big…
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RSP Futures: QB Bryce Young (Alabama)by David Igono
RSP analyst David Igono illustrates why Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has met the lofty expectations that today’s college game demands of underclassmen starters while also showing the promise to develop into an NFL prospect. Thanks to the transfer portal and NIL — name, image, and likeness compensation — we now have a college football environment…
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Fitz on Fantasy Podcast with Matt Waldman
Matt Waldman joins Pat Fitzmaurice for a conversation about the 2021 NFL Draft, including why Mac Jones is getting dumped upon unnecessarily. I’ve been reading Pat Fitzmaurice’s work since I began playing fantasy football and Fitzmaurice was writing for Pro Football Weekly. It’s one of the reasons I was so excited to see him join…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler Room: WR Ja’Marr Chase Renting Space In the Heads of DBs
Matt Waldman’s RSP Boiler room examines the speed and acceleration of Ja’Marr Chase and how the LSU receiver used it to rent space in the heads of opposing defensive backs. The only thing disappointing about Ja’Marr Chase’s Pro Day is that he only weighed 201 pounds. The rest was a preview of a fireworks show:…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP: Pre-Draft Scouting Report of Vikings WR Justin Jefferson
Matt Waldman’s RSP shares its pre-NFL Draft scouting report on Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson, a player Matt recommended as a relative bargain to Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb who could play inside and outside. Justin Jefferson, LSU (6-1, 202) Depth of Talent Score: 87.85 = Starter: Capable of a larger role and learning on…
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Mark Schofield’s RSP Film Room: Manipulation that Matters Featuring Deshaun Watson and Matthew Stafford
Matt Waldman’s RSP contributor Mark Schofield studies the manipulation techniques of NFL quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Matthew Stafford. Manipulation is one of those traits in quarterback evaluation that is easier to spot than others. We all know the classic example: A quarterback freezes a free safety in the middle of the field with his eyes…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Sample Scouting Reports: #Browns TE Harrison Bryant
Matt Waldman shares his NFL Draft scouting report on Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harrison Bryant from his 2020 Rookie Scouting Portfolio publication. Harrison Bryant has shown in Cleveland Browns’ training camp that he is all business, cathing everything in sight. Many are speculating that not only is veteran David Njoku expendable, but Austin Hooper…
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The College Draft with Ross Tucker and Matt Waldman: 2020 College Running Back Preview
Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Matt Waldman and Ross Tucker review the prominent college running backs with NFL potential in this week’s College Draft. For the next three weeks, Ross Tucker and I will be reviewing prominent skill-position prospects who you’ll see on Saturdays this fall. Last week, we begin with quarterbacks. This week, running backs:…