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. Note: If you have trouble listening, download the podcast. * TopicsPittsburgh QB situation. * The Bears doing right by Fields? * Pickett, Johnson getting shipped out? * Bears adding Keenan Allen? * Bears adding D'Andre Swift? * Kirk Cousins curing all the Falcons' ills? * Marquise Brown becoming a factor in KC * Sam Howell a threat to Geno Smith? * Sam Darnold in Minnesota? Can he be this year's Baker Mayfield-like redemption story? * Derrick Henry in Baltimore? * Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia? * Josh Jacobs in Green Bay? * Aaron Jones in Minnesota? * Joe Mixon in Houston? * Zack Moss in Indy? * Austin Ekeler in Washington? * Tony Pollard in Tennessee? * Calvin Ridley in Tennessee? * Jerry Jeudy redemption coming in Cleveland? * What is Gabe Davis now that he's in Jacksonville? 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

  Matt Waldman shares a few points about each of the 54 wide receiver prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class that he scouted for the 2024 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Note: If you have difficulty playing the podcast, DOWNLOAD IT or listen via YouTube. (The YouTube version will be out later on Saturday) Topics * Is this a historic WR class of prospects? * What makes a WR class great? * How many prospects typically become good producers? * What are the obstacles we should remember? * How many prospects in this class have draftable grades? * Whose route running got compared to sentence diagrams? * What issue do two prospects who played in Athens, Ga. have in common? * Whose athletic ability has great suddenness that doesn't translate to his game? * Whose game is like a talented young pitcher with three strong pitches and it will be enough for success early on? * Who has the greatest boom-bust ratio among the top prospects in this class? * Thoughts on 54 prospects listed in alphabetical order by first name. 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

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. Note: If you have trouble listening, download the podcast. Topics * Thoughts on the Legal Tampering Period of the NFL, aka "NFL Free Agency. * Russell Wilson to the Steelers. * Is George Pickens poised for superstardom with Wilson? * Can Diontae Johnson remain a high-end producer? * Is Kenny Pickett salvageable? * Will Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield duplicate last year's production? * Will the Buccaneers be atop the NFC South? * Will Rachaad White duplicate his 2023 production? * Is Michael Pittman a fantasy WR1 with Anthony Richardson as his triggerman? * Will Jerry Jeudy make good on his potential in Cleveland? * Is David Njoku still a fantasy value as TE8? * Is this year's free agent RB class the best in history? * Feel or Fuck It: Bob's free agent landing spot predictions. * Is this 2024 WR NFL Draft class historic? * Is Xavier Worthy a top-five WR? * Is Keon Coleman underrated? * Who else is underrated and overrated? 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

Matt Waldman shares a few points about each of the 20 quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class that he scouted for the 2024 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Note: If you have difficulty playing the podcast, DOWNLOAD IT or listen via YouTube. https://youtu.be/21f-cMGhYfA Topics * Four points about quarterback evaluation that have thematic underpinnings for this class and really, every class. * Box score accuracy is a flawed evaluation tool. * Raw is a vague term that can mean vastly different things for quarterbacks. * Confidence is a trackable thing. * Accounting for age is a good idea, but application is another monster. * Where Matt stands on this quarterback class overall. * Which quarterback might be the safest pick after Caleb Williams? * Who turned out to be his most difficult evaluation at the position in years? * Where has Matt changed his mind on Drake Maye? * Who throws the ball with the urgency of a man facing down a rampaging elephant with a football? * Matt's thoughts on Jayden Daniels' processing, Michael Penix, Jr.'s pocket management, and Caleb Williams's in-game hubris. Check out this podcast for a lot more. It’s just a small taste of what you get every year with the Rookie Scouting Portfolio pre-draft/post-draft guide. See below. 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

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. Note: If you have trouble listening to the podcast on the player (not the YouTube version), download it first. It works.  * Rookies not working out at the NFL Combine. * Do RB 40 times at the NFL Combine earn them a second look? * The best QB free-agent fits in Atlanta and Pittsburgh. * The best rookie QB matches for Chicago, Washington, and New England. * J.J. McCarthy buzz. * Mike Evans repeating his streak. * Michael Pittman's value if he remains a Colt. * Why the Patrick Mahomes comps for QB prospects have sucked for the past five years and will continue. 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Theory as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2024 football season to discuss practices that will make you a better fantasy GM and NFL fan. We take a break this week to discuss the NFL Combine's 40 Times and RB free agent class.  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 (and not surprising he earned the FSWA's Fantasy Writer of the Year this week). 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. Topics * How the NFL Combine measures 40 times. * Why is the measurement approach problematic for individual players but not as much for analysts? * The four high-profile RBs in this year's free agent class and how we regard their fantasy value moving forward. 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

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. Note: If you have trouble listening to the podcast on the player (not the YouTube version), download it first. It works.  * February fantasy drafts. * Justin Fields: A top-10 QB no matter where he plays? * Khalil Herbert-Roschon Johnson. * AJ Brown calling into a local radio station? Worries? * Tee Higgins: A value at WR27? * Joe Burrow: QB7 in Underdog bestballs. Two high, too low, or just right? * Sub-par showings by Tony Pollard, Austin Ekeler, and Travis Kelce were due to injuries? * Javonte Williams: Better in 2024? * WR Demarcus Robinson remains a Ram: Late-season run carrying over? * Terry McLaurin: A solid NFL WR2? * Rookies going to the combine and not working out. * Pro Days. * QB metrics. 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

This week on the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman share thoughts on the standout RBs from the 2024 NFL Draft class as well as the improvable and difficult-to-learn skills for transitioning from college to the pros at the position.  Going Deep will feature podcasts twice a month. You can either watch/listen on YouTube, listen from the player at the bottom of the page, or download the podcast at most outlets, including Google, Spotify, and iTunes. Note: If you have difficulty playing the podcast, download it. This Week’s Topics * Position skills and concepts that are difficult for RBs to develop in the NFL if they don't already possess them. * Position skills and concepts that are improvable for RBs as they enter the league. * RBs we feel are late-round/UDFA talents who could develop into reserves or contributors. * RBs we feel are mid-round talents who could develop into committee backs if not lead backs. * RBs we feel are early-round talents regardless of their actual draft capital. * RBs we found underwhelming or needing more development relative to their perceived draft capital. 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 2024 Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95–currently available for $19.95 via early-bird discount that runs through December 21, 2023.   Matt’s new RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package is available for $24.95 If you’re a fantasy GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

  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. Note: If you have trouble listening to the podcast on the player (not the YouTube version) below, download it first. It works.  * Derrick Henry as a 5th-round in 2024. * Stefon Diggs as a 2nd/3rd-round pick. * Keenan Allen: A 4th-round pick? * Ja'Marr Chase with and without Tee Higgins. * Joe Mixon's next stop. Best fit regardless of realism. * Justin Fields' best outcome: Is it in Chicago? * Are we feeling like the Steelers starting QB is currently on their roster? * Baker Mayfield: Does he repeat 2023's performance if he remains a Buccaneer? * Tua Tagovailoa becoming a fantasy QB1 * Derek Carr becoming a QB who can maximize the value of his supporting cast next year. * We've seen Russell Wilson's final season as an NFL starter. * Justin Herbert's chances of reaching his ceiling playing for Jim Harbaugh * Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels as the top three picks. * Chances all three QBs above delivering on the draft capital invested. * Who is Matt feeling as an outlier QB in this class? 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

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. Note: If you have trouble listening to the podcast on the player (not the YouTube version) below, download it first. It works.  https://youtu.be/7sTldM2ch-I 1. Overall thoughts about the Super Bowl experience. 2. Thoughts on the Chiefs offense 3. Thoughts on the Chiefs defense. 4. Thoughts on the 49ers offense. 5. Thoughts on the 49ers defense 6. Travis Kelce still a top-five TE in '24? 7. Rashee Rice a fantasy starter in '24? 8. Three underrated RBs: Dylan Laube, Diajun Edwards, George Holani 9. Davante Adams staying? 10. Giants drafting a QB? 11. Kirk Cousins staying in Minny? 12. Ryan Tannehill going to Pittsburgh? 13. Trade candidates for Mac Jones? 14. Will Aaron Rodgers return to form? 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

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/939DvMfjz5U Topics 1. Kliff Kingsbury in D.C.: Death to Brian Robinson's fantasy value? 2. Brycen Hopkins - underrated TE free agent? 3. Is Tyjae Spears stock even higher with Bill Callahan taking the OL job? 4. Bobby Slowik and Ben Johnson staying at home. 5. Arthur Smith and Steelers 6. SB predictions 7. Drake Maye dropping. 8. Bo Nix rising 9. Why NFL teams miss on quarterbacks. 10. Is Brock Bowers the next big-producing rookie TE? 11. First favorite football player 12. First-ever pick in a fantasy draft 13. Ballsiest first-round pick in a fantasy draft 14. City where you'd like to watch an NFL game at their stadium. 15. What do most people get wrong about running backs? 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

Patrick Willis and Vernon Davis mirror images? Easily. Photo by Jason Ku. Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Theory as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2024 football season to discuss practices that will make you a better fantasy GM and NFL fan. We take a break this week to discuss the NFL Hall of Fame and its 2024 finalists.  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. https://youtu.be/3x3eS7xlY6g Topics * What we value about the NFL Hall of Fame * Why choosing inductees is a complicated task * Why choosing voters is a complicated task * Our picks for the 2024 class 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 2024 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 GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

On this week’s episode of the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman discuss what we get out of the all-star games, including our thoughts on current prospects.  https://youtu.be/DHPimAkc7ho After doing a few podcasts together during the past 12 months, Brandon and I decided we would enjoy having a recurring show to discuss aspects of player evaluation and NFL Draft topics that you don’t often hear about in mainstream media. This pre-draft pod about the NFL’s disparities with 40 times and several more ’23 draft and free agent topics is a must-listen. Going Deep will feature podcasts twice a month. You can either watch/listen on YouTube, listen from the player at the bottom of the page, or download the podcast at most outlets, including Google, Spotify, and iTunes. This Week’s Topics * What do the Senior Bowl and Shrine Game tell us about how the NFL views the draft class? * What are some less obvious functions that these all-start games provide for evaluators? * Who are players from the games and/or college tape that we want another session to study? * Who are players from the games and/or college tape that confirmed or surprised our high/low expectations? * Who are the developmental prospects that intrigue us? There are a lot of QBs and WRs in our answers! 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 2024 Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95–currently available for $19.95 via early-bird discount that runs through December 21, 2023.   Matt’s new RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package is available for $24.95 If you’re a fantasy GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

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. Topics https://youtu.be/YJV2_lCHwho This week, Bob and I ditch the quick-hitting format for some expanded conversations * Takeaways from the conference championship games * Advice for those wanting to work in Fantasy Football * Advice on the perspective to have with the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl events * Four players Matt suggests you learn more about from the Shrine Game. * Four-player Matt suggests you learn more about from the Senior Bowl. 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 2024 Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95–currently available for $19.95 via early-bird discount that runs through December 21, 2023.   Matt’s new RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package is available for $24.95 If you’re a fantasy GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

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/G201ONWraDo Topics 1. Baker Mayfield: Bucs' 2024 starter? 2. Jordan Love's late moments were his Utah State iteration: Is this who he is in the clutch? 3. Aaron Jones or Derrick Henry next year? Both? Neither? 4. Brock Purdy exposed or like many young QBs, the playoffs are another animal. 5. Jauan Jennings an FF commodity via free agency in 2024? 6. Bo Melton 7. Devin Singletary starting for Texas in 2024? 8. Rashod Bateman 9. Do the Bucs have a replacement for Chris Godwin on the roster? 10.  Khalil Shakir starting next year? 11. Lions/49ers 12. Ravens/Chiefs 13. Jayden Daniels 14. JJ McCarthy 15. Michael Penix 16. Drake Maye 17. Bo Nix 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 2024 Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95–currently available for $19.95 via early-bird discount that runs through December 21, 2023.   Matt’s new RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package is available for $24.95 If you’re a fantasy GM interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2023 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children.