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RSP Subscriber Update: August Newsletter Status
The August newsletter for RSP subscribers will be pushed back another week. Matt Waldman explains why this is best. I planned to write the August newsletter this week, but we haven’t had a normal training camp. Until we see something that closely resembles a normal practice and the thoughts from coaches about them, I have…
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Matt Waldman’s RSP: Reads (July 6, 2018)
Matt Waldman’s Reads Listens Views is back in a slightly new form. This post is devoted to recommended reads of the week. Welcome If you’re new to the Rookie Scouting Portfolio blog, welcome. For years, I used to post links to pieces that I’ve found personally compelling or to content I hope will eventually scratch…
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The NFL Lens: T.J. Ward Is The Outfielder, Tarik Cohen’s Knee Is The Ball
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines T.J. Ward’s pursuit and tackle of Tarik Cohen in The NFL Lens. Watching a defensive back tackle a runner in the open space of the perimeter is a lot like watching an outfielder sprint and making a leaping catch of a screaming line drive. The difference is that the…
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The NFL Lens: OLB Justin Houston Popping An Iron Door Off Its Frame
Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio examines the use of one arm to gain leverage courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston. Edge rushers and wide receivers have a lot more in common than the casual football fan realizes. Both positions need to earn separation within the first 5-7 yards of the line of scrimmage.…
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12 Free RSPs Available (CONTEST CLOSED)
Can you find one? Search my blog for the 2014 RSP Christmas Eve contest, email me the correct answer to the question when you find the page on my blog with the photo and the rules, and I’ll send the first 12 correct answers a 2014 RSP and RSP Post-Draft. NOTE: CONTEST CLOSED, BUT THANKS…