Matt Waldman's RSP Cast

Power play from "11" personnel Mark Schofield and Matt Waldman tackle the NFL topics ranging from Odell Beckham's former destination and desired destination to the anedcotal rise of gap blocking in the NFL.  Topics: * Are we seeing more gap runs than we have in the recent past? Even if this is simply anecdotal, explain why this might be if you agree. * Was Mac Jones' handling of Brian Burns dirty? * Are there teams that the Rams will face either during the regular season or potentially the playoffs who can replicate the Titans' defensive game plan? * How we are feeling about Justin Fields? * Did we write off Ben Roethlisberger too soon? * What are some factors Mark uses to evaluate the context of plays when studying quarterbacks? Here's a checklist of items I shared for running backs. buff.ly/30cc8Ho * Discussing freelancing receivers. I spoke with an NFL resource and former DB about this topic and I share his take. Is this an overrated issue that's coming up with Odell Beckham? Is there more to the story? * If Chase and PItts weren't in this draft, who would be your three top rookies in this class based on performance this year? * Is "the signs of player in decline" one of the biggest pieces of bullshit analysis in football media? When is it? When isn't it? * Where do you want to see Odell Beckham land? * Marriage-life-career advice. Pick one and give it. * Fave natural attraction you've explored/visited? For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Mark Schofield and Matt Waldman tackle the NFL topics ranging from Von Miller and Adrian Peterson to Calvin Ridley and Henry Ruggs.  Topics: * Impressions of backup quarterback performances on Sunday: White, Rush, and Siemian. * Thoughts on and off the field regarding Calvin Ridley and Henry Ruggs. * Von Miller's impact in LA. * Adrian Peterson in Tennessee. * Mac Jones' progress and who Mark and Matt would like to see added to his receiving stable in 2022. * Build a receiving corps for Baker Mayfield, Mac Jones, and Justin Fields. * College Prospects: Players who’ve impressed us and players who’ve underwhelmed us. * Hot dog, burger, sushi, or gyro? * Show's we'd pay TV production companies to re-write. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Mark Schofield and Matt Waldman tackle the NFL topics ranging from Ja'Marr Chase to Garrett Wilson in this episode of the popular RSP Quick Game.  Topics: * What's going on with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense? * Why Ja'Marr Chase is proving he was the best choice for the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of LT Penei Sewell. * Is Miami making a good decision to pursue Deshaun Watson? * Is the NFL's handling of the Watson situation as infuriating as Gregg Rosenthal opines? * Is Nick Srianni's scheme getting the best from Jalen Hurts and do the Eagles have a personnel selection problem with wide receivers? * College Prospects: Players who've impressed us and players who've underwhelmed us. * Are the Cardinals a legitimate Super Bowl contender or a one-and-done playoff team with a great record? * Kyle Pitts-Xavien Howard: Do you believe in pivotal moments that change how the NFL prepares for an individual opponent? * Favorite arcade/video games growing up. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Matt Waldman's RSP Cast begins a non-football podcast series with Pewter Report and former Draft Network writer Jon Ledyard about our personal experiences pertaining to the subject of race in America.  This is one of several conversations Jon and I will have about race in America from our perspective. We believe that before white people can truly help, they have to learn how to become allies and that takes individual work. So, our primary goal is to target a white audience: * People who may not think racism is as serious of an issue as it once was decades ago but have become open to the possibility they are mistaken. * People who are empathic with the idea that racism is a societal problem but don't know where to begin. * People who see themselves as allies and believe being an active voice is important. Jon and I believe in supporting personal growth in this area. It doesn't mean we can lead individuals step-by-step through the process — that hard and humbling work has to be done on one's own and with people who make it a priority to do this work with others. We hope to share our experiences and hope many of you can identify with parts of our paths, gain something meaningful from them, and seek out other educational resources. I'm especially hoping those who consider themselves allies will listen to this podcast. Good intentions don't always lead to helpful results and, too often, can unintentionally make things harder for the people allies are trying to help. From my conversations with black friends and family, learning how to become even better allies and followers to those you're fighting for is an important and often unbroached topic. I have no problem saying that has been an area of growth for me in recent years. While we touch on this in greater detail this week, we build the foundation for these topics with a discussion of our formative experiences: * What we learned about race in America as children from direct and indirect influences. * How what we learned shaped us as young adults. * Why what we learned created huge gaps of knowledge, awareness, misinformation, and ignorance. * How what we often learned created mixed messages that were damaging for our ability to relate. * How we began to grow past these formative lessons. * Why thinking you're an ally and actually behaving like an ally on this topic are very different. * Why becoming an ally starts with self-awareness and becoming the ally, not the hero. How did Jon decide to create this series has a back story. My first experience interacting with Jon years ago was not a positive one. We had a debate about an article about black quarterbacks. And while our interaction didn't deteriorate into anything ugly between us, I didn't think Jon appreciated the nuance of the topic he was covering when considering it within the larger scope of the societal influence on the topic. Years later, Jon had to leave the Draft Network over social media comments he had made several years prior that resurfaced and, I'm speculating on this, the company had concerns about the reaction of its sponsors despite Jon already doing a lot of the hard work and having the desire to be a direct and indirect influence on helping others take that path. Listening to Jon's farewell to the Draft Network that he posted on YouTube, I was struck by his accountability, signs of what he had learned about a subject that he had once known little about, and his desire to help. I shared it with my wife, Alicia, and she had the same thoughts. Soon after, I got in touch with Jon and we had multiple coversations about our journeys as white men in America learning about racism. It evolved into the desire to do a series of podcast conversations around this topi...

Mark Schofield and Matt Waldman tackle the NFL topics ranging from Odell Beckam to Schofield's new cat agility training in this episode of the popular RSP Quick Game.  Topics: * Thoughts on the Patriots-Cowboys thriller — Prescott, Jones, and Stevenson. * Why Justin Herbert's career has created irrational behavior from fans and media about Tua Tagovailoa and Chase Young. * Sam Darnold's unsuccessful version of "bro football." * Quarterbacks audibling to the run. * All-Backup Skill Review: Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, and Tight Ends you'd use as starters to field an expansion team who are legitimate backups in the league today. * Six months later: Davis Mills or Zach Wilson? * From All Angles: Odell Beckham or Diontae Johnson: * Which offenses do Mark and Matt feel are on the rise during the next 4-6 weeks? * Do the Ravens have an inherent matchup advantage against the Chargers? * The merits of Mike Tomlin beyond the average barroom-informed-by-talk-radio thoughts. * TV Shows that we like more than than public. * Local restaurants we like. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

FF Astronauts analyst and RSP alum J. Moyer returns to the RSP Cast for some scout talk, and a much needed sanity check for the both of us, about NFL running backs, including the 49ers' backfield and second-year pros.  This is my favorite podcast of the year so far for so many reasons. J's great people and it's always fun to catch up. He may also be the only analyst I know who I can have the conversations about running back play that few can have and have it translate to the listener. This is much-needed running back therapy for anyone out there who wants to understand the position (or thinks they have a handle but need an intervention); * San Francisco has set the bar too high for its best players and it's showing up on the field. * Detroit is getting the best from its running back room. * Why Jonathan Taylor would have been a better fit in Kansas City and Clyde Edwards Helaire would have been an ideal fit in Tampa Bay. * Running back decision-making is a lot like quarterback decision-making, but as the game has evolved fans and teams have maintained a 1960s understanding of the position that's rooted in speed, strength, and the vastly overstated, "instincts." * If there's a young back whose excpetional talent proves the rule, it's Antonio Gibson. * In contrast, James Robinson does everything well that you ask for a runner -- something many teams say they want and set the bar too high -- and Urban Meyer didn't want it. This was a therapeutic conversation for J and I and one I think is a much-needed dose of reality about the position that the masses misunderstand on a large scale. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2022 Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95. There's an early-bird discount of $19.95 from 12/15/21-12/25/21.   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 additional charge.   Best yet, a proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.  

Mark Schofield and Matt Waldman tackle the NFL topics ranging from Justin Herbert's rise to Jon Gruden's fall in this episode of the popular RSP Quick Game.  Topics: * Our assessment of the process of scouting Justin Herbert and his transition from Oregon to the NFL. * Kadarius Toney's extended debut. * The potential rise of 2022 NFL Draft QB prospect, Kenny Pickett of Pitt. * Buffalo DE Gregory Rousseau's game. * Trey Lance's first start, the game plan Kyle Shanahan used, and Lance's physical style as a runner. * Thoughts on Jon Gruden's firing, the NFL's investigation, racism, and cancel culture. * Dan Campbell: Coach of the Year Candidate? * Match the Receiver to the Route/Game Scenario, starring: DeAndre Hopkins, Ja'Marr Chase, Jarvis Landry, Hunter Renfrow, CeeDee Lamb, and Robert Woods. * Non-football entertainment recommendations. * Montana or Young? Sanders or Sayers? Haynes or Revis. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

TD Wire’s Mark Schofield joins Matt Waldman for a conversation about the Brady vs Jones, Justin Field's mulligan, Trey Lance's first start this weekend, Baker Mayfield's future, and a trip to M.Waldman's QB Frankenstein Lab.  Dear Readers and Listeners (as my esteemed partner in crime likes to address you), Mark and I continue delivering the goods for you craving the whys behind the whats: * What did the Patriots do to attempt to limit Tom Brady? Did it work? * Is Mac Jones' arm talent a short-term or long-term issue? * What do we expect from Trey Lance in his first start against Arizona? * What were the changes the Bears made to its offense? * Matt Waldman's Baker Mayfield Therapy Session with Dr. Schofield * The best player at any position who hasn't reached his production peak in the NFL. * The best plays or game plans we saw this week. * 10,000-ft. thoughts about the 2022 NFL Draft class. * M.Waldman's Build-a-QB Frankenstein Lab: Picking parts to create a monster from Doug Flutie's body. * The teams we would want to see Flutie, Warren Moon, Steve McNair, and Jim McMahon play in today's NFL. * Tales from the Wife... Enjoy! For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

TD Wire’s Mark Schofield joins Matt Waldman for a conversation about Justin Fields, Trey Sermon, Rams and Vikings' offensive play design, the Washington defense, Dawson Knox, and the most exciting sporting events we've ever seen.   Dear Readers and Listeners (as my esteemed partner in crime likes to address you), Mark and I continue delivering the goods for you craving the whys behind the whats: * Is Matthew Stafford getting the credit he has deserved for years? * Is Mark rooting for Brady or the Patriots this weekend? * Thoughts on Trey Sermon's utilization. * Thoughts on Justin Fields' debut beyond the deserved coach-bashing. * Why has Washington's celebrated defense underwhelmed? * Hot Take exposed: Anthony Lynn held back Mike Williams. * Game plans and play designs Mark and I loved in Week 3. * Our emerging players of note. * Is Ben Roethlisberger done? * A trio of non-football questions involving love stories, cops, baseball, and boxing. Enjoy! For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

TD Wire's Mark Schofield joins Matt Waldman for a conversation about the Ravens' Turnaround, the value of assessing Zach Wilson's quicksand performance, streaking, and the sustainability of Cordarrelle Patterson's emergence in Atlanta .  Dear Readers and Listeners (as my esteemed partner in crime likes to address you), Mark and I continue delivering the goods for you craving the whys behind the whats: * What was most notable about the Ravens' turnaround on Sunday Night? * Are the Chiefs losing its powerhouse status or is this just and adjustment period? * Can Cordarrelle Patterson become a thing in 2021 fantasy leagues and why hasn't he been before? * Is it even worth analyzing Zach Wilson after last week's quicksand performance? * Is Sam Darnold feeling vindicated although he may also feel for Wilson right now? * What are the 1-2 most improvable skills for QB, RB, WR, and TE when transitioning to the pro game? * Do we believe that Rob Gronkowski doesn't sutdy film on his own? * College players that caught our eyes this month. * Things we've tried and loved/hated or would never try. * Why expectations for Antonio Gibson's receiving skills were overestimated in the fantasy community. Enjoy! For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

PFF's Dwain McFarland joins Matt Waldman's RSP Cast for a reprise of the Film and Data show. This week, they examine several teams and players from the NFL's openers.  Dwain McFarland and I get a lot of great feedback when we do shows together, which is fantastic when you consider that we can spend 40-60 minutes alone on one team. Listeners enjoy they way we try to match the film and the data and if we can't, we discuss the range of potential outcomes due to the differences. This week, Dwain and I cover a variety of topics and discover some telling matches between the film and data as we get into the conversation. These observations that happen as we go might be our favorite part of doing this pod. Here's what we covered this week: * The contrast in film and data around the Detroit Lions ground game: Swift or Williams? Or, is it "both?" * The film and data agree that Quintez Cephus is a compelling receiver worth monitoring, if not adding, to your deeper fantasy leagues. * How Matt's eyes identified a significant difference in run game efficiency and the decline of specific plays that could significant hurt Lamar Jackson's season. * Why Seattle's passing offense is what Dwain throught it would be and why Chris Carson should be valued above Antonio Gibson and Jonathan Taylor in fantays football. * The likely ascension of Christian Kirk. * Julio Jones may have already fallen off the career cliff. Hopefully we'll get a few more of these episodes recorded during the season. It's one of our favorite podcasts. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.  

TD Wire’s Mark Schofield joins Matt Waldman for a Week 2 RSP Quick Game podcast with discussion about the fallout from the NFL Week 1.  Due to popular demand, Mark Schofield and I will be making the RSP Quick Game a weekly event. This week, we discuss a wide variety of topics. Mac-Tua observations. * Are Jameis Winston's technical improvements as a passer aiding his conceptual approach? * Ja'Marr Chase and how performance differs from practice and why NFL and big-time colleg football practices are actually performances. * Whose performances excited Mark and I both above and below the fan radar? * The 49ers backfield and where we go from here. * The state of the Ravens with more than a dozen players on IR. * Quick-hitting observations of offensive and defensive units from Sunday. * MNF with the Mannings * The Odd-Ball Q of the Week: Match the Analyst to the Fictional Business They'd Mostly Likely Own (with a Twist) Enjoy…we did! For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Matt Waldman delivers a solo RSP Scout Talk on the subjects of performance vs. practice and the validity of  momentum and emotion as tremendous factors in football.  Football is a performance medium. It's an elusive part of the game for analysts and easy to deny its existence — although ultimately a mistake to do so. Performance is an aspect of football just like technique, conceptual understanding of in-game strategies, and athletic training. Many players have failed as professionals after decorated college careers because they couldn't hang as performers at this level. This week, I discuss the validity of emotions a factor in the sport, why it's essential to recognize it as a scout, and how the NFL and media deteriorate the essence of football practice in the modern game. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.  

TD Wire’s Mark Schofield joins Matt Waldman for a Week1 RSP Quick Game podcast with discussion about NFL and college football.  Due to popular demand, Mark Schofield and I will be making the RSP Quick Game a weekly event. This week, we discuss a wide variety of topics. The existance and/or skills of those in the "roles" of chef, shopper, and farmer for six NFL teams. * College players that impressed us this weekend. * Discussion of five teams and whether they are poised to rise or sink. * Why we're both "AFC guys." * Bold Predictions for the NFL season. * Rookie of the Year Candidates on both sides of the ball. * What we'd like to educate fans about this year. * Baffling mainstream takes for the NFL. * The "Hi, Mom/Dad, I'm in Jail..." segment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHon8E0H9B8 In addition to this little segment, we covered our thoughts on the rookie quarterbacks short-term and long-term, Rhamondre Stevenson, a potential A.J. Green rebound, Matthew Stafford, and our picks of players and teams that will matter greatly this year. Enjoy…we did! For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

TD Wire's Mark Schofield joins Matt Waldman to kick off their RSP Quick Game podcast for the 2021 season with a preview of the NFL.  Dwain McFarland and I produced one of the most informative podcasts of the preseason but this 2021 NFL season preview with Mark Schofield to kick off our Quick Game series might be the most wide-ranging and entertaining pods I'll do this year. It's no slouch in the information-delivery angle, either. Mark and I do this podcast at least every other week and hit on the NFL as well as the NFL Draft prospects and some oddball off-topic issues. https://mattwaldmanrsp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mandalorian.mp4 In addition to this little segment, we covered our thoughts on the rookie quarterbacks short-term and long-term, Rhamondre Stevenson, a potential A.J. Green rebound, Matthew Stafford, and our picks of players and teams that will matter greatly this year. Enjoy...we did! For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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 additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.