Tag: RSP Writers Project

  • Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.7: Marshall Faulk

    Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.7: Marshall Faulk

    Matt Waldman knocked Marshall Faulk from consideration as his starting RB to defend the planet, but Faulk is too elusive, intelligent, and creative to take a complete hit. See below. Running back is the most talent-dense position in the history of the league. It’s why narrowing the choice to a single player is insanity. I’m sharing my process…

  • Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.8: Bo Jackson

    Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.8: Bo Jackson

    Does the Bo Jackson, the real-life tall tale and modern interpretation of the Achilles myth still have appeal for a spot on Matt Waldman’s Team to Defend the Planet?  Be prepared for disappointment. Matt is. Running back is the most talent-dense position in the history of the league. It’s why narrowing the choice to a…

  • Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.9: Marshawn Lynch

    Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.9: Marshawn Lynch

    Running back is the most talent-dense position in the history of the league. It’s why narrowing the choice to a single player is insanity. I’m sharing my process of finding my runner to defend the planet. The criticisms I have for these players are so minor that normally, I’d echo Jim Brown’s sentiments about rating…

  • Mark Schofield’s Coaches and Defense to Defend the Planet

    Mark Schofield’s Coaches and Defense to Defend the Planet

    Team Overview Given one game to save humanity, assembling a roster with a combination of players that have achieved the highest success in the game of football and a certain intimidation factor is no easy task.. The majority of these players have played in one or more Super Bowls, so they will not shy away…

  • Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.10: RB Eric Dickerson

    Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.10: RB Eric Dickerson

    Running back is the most talent-dense position in the history of the league. It’s why narrowing the choice to a single player is insanity. I’m sharing my process of finding my runner to defend the planet. The criticisms I have for these players are so minor that normally, I’d echo Jim Brown’s sentiments about rating…

  • Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.12: Earl Campbell

    Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.12: Earl Campbell

    Rankings Suck This article is not a ranking of the greatest backs of all time. I’m choosing the best fit for my team to save the planet from a little-known opponent that appears to know a lot more about us. It may not seem like there’s a difference, but there is. My decisions are based…

  • Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.11: Gale Sayers

    Matt Waldman’s RB Cut-Down No.11: Gale Sayers

    Running back is the most talent-dense position in the history of the league. It’s why narrowing the choice to a single player is insanity. I’m sharing my process of finding my runner to defend the planet. The criticisms I have for these players are so minor that normally, I’d echo Jim Brown’s sentiments about rating…

  • RSPWP4 Team Directory

    RSPWP4 Team Directory

    What is the RSP Writers Project (RSPWP)? The RSP Writers Project is a goodwill community effort among writers that is designed to spur conversation about the game. Each year there’s a different theme. The first RSPWP was a team-building project with a salary cap. You can still download the spreadsheet from the link and try it…

  • Mark Schofield’s Coaches and Offense to Defend the Planet

    Mark Schofield’s Coaches and Offense to Defend the Planet

    Team Overview Given one game to save humanity, assembling a roster with a combination of players that have achieved the highest success in the game of football and a certain intimidation factor is no easy task.. The majority of these players have played in one or more Super Bowls, so they will not shy away…

  • Hard Cuts: Choosing a RB to Defend the Planet

    Hard Cuts: Choosing a RB to Defend the Planet

    I suppose I could start five running backs. It’s the first thought that comes to mind when faced with selecting a running back for my team to defend the planet. I also thought this would be a fun project. I want a real quarterback and wide receiver corps. I need a tight end.  I don’t want…