Matt Waldman's Rsp Cast

A weekly phone conversation between fantasy veterans Bob Harris and Matt Waldman is a quick and dirty run-down of NFL players, units, or teams. https://youtu.be/1mOFE-GcKkQ 1. Patrick Mahomes HOF, if his career ended today. 2. Malik Willis's fantasy value short/long-term? 3. Justin Fields top-5 QB by year's end? 4. Denzel Mims's bye-week appeal? 5. Michael Carter 6. Jeff Wilson 7. Raheem Mostert 8. Julio Jones 9. T.J. Hockenson top-3 TE rest of the season? 10. Dameon Pierce over Jonathan Taylor ROS? 11. Kadarius Toney this year? 12. Tyler Allgeier 13. Rhamondre STevenson an RB1 ROS? 14. James Conner 15. Zach Ertz top 3 TE 16. Does anyone other than Davante Adams or Josh Jacobs have fantasy value in Vegas? 17. Aaron Rodgers ROS? 18. Jamaal Willams > D'Andre Swift ROS? 19. Could you and I sack Sam Ehlinger at least once with that colts' OL? And of course, if you want to know about the rookies from this draft class, you will find the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and

Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2022 football season to discuss practices that will make you a better fantasy GM and NFL fan. There are a lot of excellent writers and analysts in the fantasy industry. There are few that I hold in as high a regard as Adam. He’s a forthright human being with a tremendous intellect whose approach to analysis in this space differs from most. He’s also an excellent fantasy GM in re-draft and dynasty formats. Unlike Dwain McFarland, whose work delves into the statistical process, Adam spends a lot of time examining results and dealing with broad themes of decision-making that help us become better fantasy players and fantasy analysts. This week’s topics: Tight Ends Aren't Real: The prototype the league and the public envision for a tight end rarely exists in a sustainable fashion. The financials The high hit rate with scouting Why tight end is virtually an impossible position to perform to its prototypical

Montreal Alouettes’ head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP’s Matt Waldman go position-by-position and discuss productive NFL players who fit or don’t fit our desired archetypes at each position. https://youtu.be/pC5VVQYFYNs This week: What makes a good leader at the quarterback position? Where are the critiques of Russell Wilson fair/unfair? Why are onsite visits to scout quarterbacks vital? A behavior/trait where NFL evaluators are prone to overreacting when interviewing quarterbacks. Why we're sold on the Vikings' acquisition of T.J. Hockenson. Why do we love the Christian McCaffrey trade for both sides but agree there's a legitimate trap door for John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan? The potential win-win-win for the Giants-Chiefs-Toney, but which of the three wins is the shakiest? Why aren't we sold on the Chase Claypool deal for the Bears? Why we're bullish on the Robert Quinn and Bradley Chubb deals, especially with the Jeff Wilson throw-in for Miami. Why did the Colts go with Sam Ehlinge

  TD Wire’s Laurie Fitzpatrick returns to Matt Waldman’s RSP Quick Game in Week 9 to deliver first-semester report cards on NFL tight ends and wide receivers, including thoughts on T.J. Hockenson and Chase Claypool.  Topics: Thoughts on the T.J. Hockenson trade. Thoughts on Chase Claypool and what he could do with a new team, just prior to his trade to the Bears. Struggling WRs and TEs that we expect to improve as the season progresses. WRs and TEs that are emerging and are for real. Promising WRs and TEs on the horizon. And of course, if you want to know about the rookies from this draft class, you will find the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), with the 2022 Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95.  Matt’s new RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package is available for $24.95 If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2020 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no add

Matt Waldman defines the basic concepts of route running against zone coverage in this edition of the RSP NFL Scouting Glossary with the help of a play from North Carolina NFL Draft Prospect, WR Josh Downs. Zone Routes Are A Different Animal Most conversations about route-running are devoted to beating defenders playing one-on-one against a receiver. Zone coverage is a significant part of defensive football and there's more to it than simply finding an open spot. Receivers have to see the coverage the same as their quarterback. They also have to understand how to manipulate the position of defenders to create open spots, maximize the potential space within that open area, and communicate in a timely and accurate manner to the quarterback that they are open and ready for the football. The Basic Techniques of Zone Routes Scanning the Field. Identifying the potential coverage triangles of defenders that will factor into the route. Identifying the defender in the second level of the field: A shallow

A weekly phone conversation between fantasy veterans Bob Harris and Matt Waldman is a quick and dirty run-down of NFL players, units, or teams. https://youtu.be/02M4kxyhk94 Week 8 Reactions 1. Is Isaiah Likely a startable TE 2. Is Demarcus Robinson a bye-week option? 3. Is Chris Godwin a top-15 WR? 4. Darius Slayton, a top-36  WR moving forward? 5. WanDale Robinson a top-36 WR moving forward? 6. Is Jared Goff a starter? 7. Is Jamaal Williams a starter? 8. Is Hunter Renfrow worth a roster spot? 9. Is Rashid Shaheed worth a roster spot? 10. Khalif Raymond 11. Sam Ehlinger over Matt Ryan in Indy? 12. Dallas Goedert, an elite TE? 13. The taunting rule that led to a penalty on DJ Moore? 14. Is George Kittle finishing the year as an elite fantasy TE? 15. Is DeAndre Hopkins finishing as a WR1? 16. Kareem Hunt to Rams? 17. Kareem Hunt back to Chiefs? 18. Kadarius Toney to Chiefs? 19. Rhamondre Stevenson, featured back in New England? 20. Joe Flacco or Mike White over Zach Wilson And of course, if you want to know

Matt Waldman's RSP examines the pending deal between the Giants and Chiefs involving mercurial wide receiver Kadarius Toney. The Kadarius Toney Trade Is A Potential Win-Win-Win Note: You can also listen to these and additional thoughts by opting for the podcast at the bottom of the page.  I think the Kadarius Toney deal is a good trade. Giants' Head Coach Brian Daboll inherited immature players at the wide receiver position in Toney and Kenny Golladay. Immaturity is seen as a negative and it can be. But in this case, it's more about youth, lack of perspective, and/or these players being unintentionally enabled to think they are better than they are. Fred Taylor was a dynamic and immature talent early in his career. I actually used much of the behind-the-scenes details an NFL personnel employee shared with me about Taylor to formulate this RSP Writer's Project exercise nearly a decade ago. Taylor grew out of his behavior and became a locker-room stalwart. I have to believe that when Daboll took the Giants

Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2022 football season to discuss practices that will make you a better fantasy GM and NFL fan. There are a lot of excellent writers and analysts in the fantasy industry. There are few that I hold in as high a regard as Adam. He’s a forthright human being with a tremendous intellect whose approach to analysis in this space differs from most. He’s also an excellent fantasy GM in re-draft and dynasty formats. Unlike Dwain McFarland, whose work delves into the statistical process, Adam spends a lot of time examining results and dealing with broad themes of decision-making that help us become better fantasy players and fantasy analysts. This week’s topics: Our stances on trades in fantasy leagues and how to handle conflicts stemming from them. Quarterbacks in dynasty formats. Why is the position as a whole underrated? Specific players, who are underrated and overrated? Influential teachers/lessons we've l

Campus2Canton’s Felix Sharpe and RSP’s Matt Waldman discuss Sharpe’s top-five prospects at each skill position for the 2025 class. They also discuss college and NFL players who could be more productive if used differently.  Every other week, Felix @sharpereview of @campus2canton will be joining me to discuss college and NFL talent, many of them underclassmen (Devy). The show will be focused solely on these aspects of fantasy football so you can get familiar with them for your Devy, dynasty, and re-draft leagues. This Week’sTopics Sharpe’s top-five from the 2025 NFL Draft class at each skill position. ’25 QBs: This class has the acclaim of the Trevor Lawrence-Justin Fields crew. ’25 TEs: There's only one, but he's one of four others at Georgia. ’25 WRs: Missouri, Houston, Texas A&M, and Clemson options on the board. ’25 RBs: Penn State's Nick Singleton leads a crew of backs that offer variety. Players who were our gateway to college football as young fans. Learn more about Campus2Canton League

Matt Waldman defines the basics of Stalk Blocking in this edition of the RSP NFL Scouting Glossary with the help of a play from Charlotte NFL Draft Prospect, WR Grant DuBose. What Is Stalk Blocking? When the blocking assignment calls for an offensive player detached from the formation to work toward a defender to execute the block, this is a stalk block. This method involves the receiver being the aggressor/initiator of the interaction without manipulating the defender into believing that he's running a route. The Basic Techniques of Stalk Blocking Break down in the Contact Zone. The Contact Zone is within two yards of the defender. Breaking down involves these components: A square stance: The hips and pads pointed squarely at the opponent. The feet are placed at shoulder width to generate a solid base/anchoring point during contact. The knees and hips are bent in an athletic position to solidify the base/anchoring/leverage. Maintaining the wide base by shuffling the feet. Take the ai

A weekly phone conversation between fantasy veterans Bob Harris and Matt Waldman is a quick and dirty run-down of NFL players, units, or teams.   https://youtu.be/303jXuTD59Q Week 7 Reactions 1. Lamar Jackson 2. Gus Edwards 3. Kenyan Drake 4. Harrison Bryant 5. David Bell 6. Parris Campbell 7. Matt Ryan 8. Robert Woods 9. Tom Brady 10. Cade Otton 11. D'Onta Foreman 12. Terrace Marshall 13. Witchcraft 14. Isiah Pacheco 15. Michael Carter 16. Zach Wilson 17. Darius Slayton 18. Wandale Robinson 19. Travis Etienne as an RB1 down the stretch 20. Arthur Smith's tenure in Atlanta 21. Taysom Hill 22. Eno Benjamin 23. Keaontay Ingram 24. DeAndre Hopkins And of course, if you want to know about the rookies from this draft class, you will find the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), with the 2022 Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95.  Matt’s new RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package is available for $24.95 If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purc

Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2022 football season to discuss practices that will make you a better fantasy GM and NFL fan. There are a lot of excellent writers and analysts in the fantasy industry. There are few that I hold in as high a regard as Adam. He’s a forthright human being with a tremendous intellect whose approach to analysis in this space differs from most. He’s also an excellent fantasy GM in re-draft and dynasty formats. Unlike Dwain McFarland, whose work delves into the statistical process, Adam spends a lot of time examining results and dealing with broad themes of decision-making that help us become better fantasy players and fantasy analysts. This week's topics: How we're too critical of "predictable" play calling. Defining constraint plays and differentiating them from misdirection. Players that Matt and Adam are drawn to as fans and how that differs from their analysis. Reading recommendations for aspiring student

Montreal Alouettes’ head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP’s Matt Waldman go position-by-position and discuss productive NFL players who fit or don't fit our desired archetypes at each position. Who are our types of players at each position — players we might take ahead of more productive options at the position who don't fit our archetype when building a team? That's the topic of this week's scout talk with Montreal Alouettes U.S. Head of Scouting Russ Lande and Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Matt Waldman. They go position-by-position, discussing the traits and skills that will gain or lose value for them when considering what they value at each position. This is the first of a two-part conversation on this topic that will eventually cover most of the positions. This week: Why Kyler Murray's game, a good young passer, goes against our type of desired player relative to Lamar Jackson or even less productive players like Davis Mills, Geno Smith, and Derek Carr. We appreciate Mike Williams and Kadariu

TD Wire’s Laurie Fitzpatrick returns to Matt Waldman’s RSP Quick Game in Week 6 to break down the Giants' and Packers' offenses and deliver first-semester report cards on NFL quarterbacks and running backs.  Topics: Can the Giants sustain its run-first approach and continue winning? What's wrong with the Packers' offense? Which quarterbacks and running backs are playing top football so far? Struggline QBs and RBs that we expect them to improve as the season progresses. QBs and RBs that are emerging and are for real. Promising QBs and RBs on the horizon. And of course, if you want to know about the rookies from this draft class, you will find the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), with the 2022 Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95.  Matt’s new RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package is available for $24.95 If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2020 RSPs also have a Post-Draft

Matt Waldman's RSP NFL Scouting Glossary defines Clapping/Gator Catching, a sub-optimal technique with hand positioning for wide receivers.  Why Is Hand Positioning Vital for Receiver Play? The shape, spin, trajectory, and velocity of a thrown football require a pass catcher to attack the target with methods that allow the receiver an opportunity to achieve several objectives. Meet the ball at the earliest point of arrival. Slow the spin of the ball in a controlled manner that reduces the potential for a violent recoil. Make the catch with the first attempt to maximize efficiency. Optimal hand positioning creates easier second-chance attempts to win the ball. Secure the target quickly enough to reposition the ball away from tight coverage. Secure the target quickly enough to maintain the path of the route and maximize yardage after the catch. A football travels at a high speed and the spin isn't always tight. Combined with the oblong shape and texture, there are several challenges for a player

A weekly phone conversation between fantasy veterans Bob Harris and Matt Waldman is a quick and dirty run-down of NFL players, units, or teams. Week 6 Reactions https://youtu.be/OE1b_aP49j0 1. Tyquan Thornton 2. Wandale Robinson 3. Keontay Ingram 4. Rondale Moore 5. Dante Pettis 6. Darnell Mooney 7. Kyle Pitts 8. Chris Godwin 9. Darius Slayton 10. Zach Wilson 11. Breece Hall 12. Aaron Jones 13. Robert Tonyan 14. Parris Campbell 15. Alec Pierce 16. Deon Jackson 17. Allen Robinson 18. Ronnie Rivers 19. Tom Brady 20. Julio Jones 21. Amari Cooper Enjoy. And of course, if you want to know about the rookies from this draft class, you will find the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), with the 2022 Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95. Matt’s new RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package is available for $24.95If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2020 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on tha

  Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2022 football season to discuss practices that will make you a better fantasy GM and NFL fan. There are a lot of excellent writers and analysts in the fantasy industry. There are few that I hold in as high a regard as Adam. He’s a forthright human being with a tremendous intellect whose approach to analysis in this space differs from most. He’s also an excellent fantasy GM in re-draft and dynasty formats. Unlike Dwain McFarland, whose work delves into the statistical process, Adam spends a lot of time examining results and dealing with broad themes of decision-making that help us become better fantasy players and fantasy analysts: How analytics professionals can overfit data and the value of accounting for uncertainty in football. Where Matt accounts for uncertainty in his scouting process. Terry McClaurin: A player type that Matt believes he'll miss on again in the near future if another like him comes a

SB Nation's NFL Writer, Mark Schofield joins Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast to discuss Joe Burrow, Geno Smith, the Hot-Hand Theory at Running Back, and the state of several NFL teams. Topics Mark Schofield returns to campus for a homecoming week of NFL talk. Why isn't the Bengals' offense clicking on all cylinders? The "hot-hand theory" for running backs and why it exists. What factors go into it for the player? How do the coaches factor into it, good and bad? Who are the best teams with the worst records? Who are the worst teams with the best records? Is Geno Smith legit as a long-term starter? Who has surprised and underwhelmed us? Skylar Thompson's debut in context. The Patriots return to its original run scheme after flirting with wide zone. Which quarterbacks have been "found out" thanks to the two-high shells? Advice for how to be a win-win networker in this industry. And of course, if you want to know about the rookies from this draft class, you will find the most in-depth analys

Campus2Canton’s Felix Sharpe and RSP’s Matt Waldman discuss Sharpe's top-five prospects at each skill position for the 2024 class. They also discuss college and NFL players who could be more productive if used differently.  Every other week, Felix @sharpereview of @campus2canton will be joining me to discuss college and NFL talent, many of them underclassmen (Devy). The show will be focused solely on these aspects of fantasy football so you can get familiar with them for your Devy, dynasty, and re-draft leagues. This Week’sTopics Sharpe's top-five from the 2024 NFL Draft class at each skill position. '24 QBs: A logjam of options tied at the five-spot. '24 TEs: Which option is Engram-like? Which option is on the list but hasn't shown up yet? '24 WRs: Two players from one program? Yes! '24 RBs: The player who could be a bigger Tony Pollard. Can Nick Chubb age gracefully in the NFL like Frank Gore and Edgerrin James? Players who could be more productive if used differently (college and NFL). L

Matt Waldman's RSP NFL Scouting Glossary covers the route-running concept of stem manipulation with the help of a Tyler Harrell post route. Three Methods of Stem Manipulation Playground-style moves on moves that make defenders look silly are fun to watch. They even launch careers on Instagram and TikTok. But for most routes, manipulating a defender is a far more efficient process. It has to be. As creative as these slick moves stacked in succession can be, there's a limited setting for where they work. When the quarterback is at the top of his drop, he expects his receiver to be at that the right spot at the right time. Relying too much on these moves can make a receiver late to his spot. When this doesn't happen, it can wreck a play and even ruin a drive. There are three efficient ways wide receivers attack defenders with the route phase leading up to the break (the stem): Running at the defender. Diving the stem inside the defender. Widening the stem outside the defender. Good route runners are