Matt Waldman's RSP Cast

Athletic movement specialist Brandon Angelo joins Matt Waldman's for one of the best RSP Scout Talk podcasts of the year.  The first 20 minutes of this show with Brandon is a must-listen and the next 60 minutes are gold.  Brandon (@angelo_fantasy) is an athletic performance specialist, a former track athlete, and an independent evaluator of NFL talent. If there is anyone I know who has legitimate expertise to discuss metric analysis in terms of how the data is captured, Brandon is it. What he has to say today will blow your mind about how most people view prospects. You should be following him on Twitter. Here's what we served up today that you should consume before you get back to the NFL Draft tonight. https://youtu.be/_LNsJSjUM3k Topics * Why Combine and Pro Day measurements are so flawed that we're still in the wild west era of metric evaluation for athletic performance in the NFL. * Why speed is the cleavage of NFL and NFL media that turns out to have far less meaning than ascribed. * Why Quentin Johnston's athletic ability and how it was measured cuts both ways in terms of his benefit and detriment. * Why Johnston and Zach Evans' agents were wise with their management of these two's workouts. * Why Devon Achane and Jahmyr Gibbs were faster than their Combine measurements. * Why D'Andre Swift hasn't lived up to expectations and why Gibbs should. * The value of backs like Jamaal Williams and David Montgomery. * Why Dalton Kincaid could be a better fantasy option than Kyle Pitts. * Three prospects Brandon likes as movers that people should know more about. * Why the accuracy of a player's perceptions of themself is so valuable. There's even more and it all ties so well to the draft. Enjoy. This is about to become a regular thing. Now in its 18th year of publication, the RSP is one of the two most purchased independent scouting guides by NFL scouts and personnel management, according to SMU’s Director of Recruiting, Alex Brown. It’s also the only one of the two guides that also considers a fantasy audience that includes a Post-Draft guide with a tiered cheat sheet of over 200 players and used ADP data to calculate a sweet spot for where to maximize value relative to my post-draft views on prospects. You get the RSP here. When the Post-Draft is ready, I’ll email you and you can download it from the same site.

CFL and NFL scout Russ Lande and the RSP’s Matt Waldman discuss the guts of the team building behind the scenes of the 2023 NFL Draft.  If you want to understand the NFL Draft, this episode will take you a lot further down the road to getting there than 99 percent of the podcasts you'll listen to. https://youtu.be/BAyGyejjP8o Topics * Good, bad, and ugly stories with war rooms and the building and execution of a draft board. * The benefits and cautionary tales of relationships between scouts and agents. * The team side of creating smoke screens for media and competition. * The skills GMs require well beyond film study. * How Russ would incorporate a new mental processing test like S2 into a team environment. * Why a player's love for the game is far from a ridiculous question when studying prospects. It goes way deeper than playing. 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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. 

Campus2Canton’s Felix Sharpe and RSP’s Matt Waldman list 10 wishes for the 2023 NFL Draft. 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’s Topics * The depths that Felix hopes Will Levis's stock to fall. * Matt's hopeful landing spot for Levis. * Atlanta as a landing spot for Felix's QB of choice. * Why Matt is rooting for the Lions to take his QB of choice. * Two quarterbacks Matt would like to see sitting behind Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay. * Felix's hopeful landing spot for Sam LaPorta. * The team Matt hopes doesn't draft an RB this year. * Felix hoping against hope for the Lions to land one of his favorite top prospects. * The rookie Felix wants to succeed Austin Ekeler. * The player I'd like to see find a home in Tennessee. 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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/JkHxtdOERNQ Topics 1. Feeling the NFL Draft experience? 2. D'Ernest Johnson in Jacksonville. 3. Hakeem Butler earning another NFL shot in 2023? 4. The Panthers drafting another RB in 2023? 5. Irv Smith delivering to his upside in Cincinnati? 6. Jerome Ford a must-buy in Cleveland? 7. Jake Ferguson a fantasy buy in Dallas? 8. The Chiefs adding another RB in the draft? 9. Allen Robinson in Pittsburgh 10. Austin Trammell in LA? 11. James Robinson in NE? 12. JuJu Smith Schuster in NE? 13. Parris Campbell in NYG? 14. Trey Lance on par with a first-round QB in this class? 15. Rashaad White in 2023? 16. Titans draft another RB in 2023? 17. KJ Osborn the #2 WR for Minny in 2023? 18. Optimistic or skeptical when GMs/Coaches sing praises of young vets before NFL Draft who hasn't performed to expectation. 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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. 

RB analyst Noah Hills joins Matt Waldman for a lovefest on 2023 NFL Draft prospects Zach Evans, Devon Achane, and Tyjae Spears.  Noah Hills runs the site Noahmoreparties.com, a site devoted to running back analysis and rankings. Hills' work is steeped in statistical modeling while also incorporating film study — some of it with a familiar influence. If there's another soul in this industry who is as intrigued with Zach Evans as I am, it's Hills. We talked about Evans, Achane, Spears, and how he analyzes the position in this week's Scout Talk. https://youtu.be/YNwWop-Pz_k 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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/va4ozruFmA8 Topics * Odell Beckham the Raven? * Is Odell Beckham enough to win Lamar Jackson over? * Former GM Michael Lombardi's assertion that Anthony Richardson's top-5 value is absurd-squared. * Peter King adds to Chris Mortensen's reporting that momentum toward Panthers drafting Bryce Young is "real." * Antoine Green is a late-round target in dynasty drafts. * Mitchell Tinsley is a deep sleeper in dynasty leagues. * Isaiah Bowser is worth monitoring this summer. * Mohamed Ibrahim is a sleeper in dynasty drafts. * Chris Rodriguez has starter upside in the NFL. * Daniel Barker is an RSP favorite/ * Trey Lance is training with Patrick Mahomes and threw a really nice pass. Are you feeling that really nice pass? * Misdemeanor aggravated menacing charges have been refiled against Joe Mixon. Based on previous comments by Katie Blackburn, are you feeling Mixon's future in Cincy? * Kyler Murray's rehab seems to be progressing well. His ADP in early best balls has him going as QB14. 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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. 

SBN's Mark Schofield drops by for an in-depth conversation about the top three quarterbacks in this 2023 NFL Draft class.  https://youtu.be/u6SG6ScP_O4 Topics * Who do we agree are the top three quarterbacks in the class? * What scares us the most about each? * What excites us the most about each? * What do we think people don't realize about each of these three based on your film study? * Is there any logical comparison between Malik Willis and Anthony Richardson strictly as passers? * What is something about each of these three's games where there is a reasonable expectation for them to get better * What's something about these three that you think will be harder for them to overcome? * Where do you want to see these three in the NFL? * Hendon Hooker? Yay or Nay as a future starter? * Will Levis. * Our fave 1-3 guys after the top three. 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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. 

RGR's Daniel Harms joins Matt Waldman's RSP Cast Scout Talk for a conversation about 2023 NFL Draft Prospects.    https://youtu.be/3EtgTa2Gt1E Topics 1. We watch a lot of Travis Kelce...are there any TEs in this class that we feel can be even a tier within Kelce's skill set as a player if they have the right landing spot and develop to their potential? 2. We grew up watching Jamaal Charles. I think Tyjae Spears has a lot of skills that remind me of Charles. A) Do we think Charles was the best running back the Chiefs have had as a talent (not stats, just film)? B) What is your take on the state of the Chiefs' RB depth chart? C) What do we think of Spears and where would be some strong fits for him? 3. What has always stood out to me about Patrick Mahomes has been his ability to process what he sees with the confidence of immediacy--no hesitation. Are there any QBs in this class we believe to have that skill regardless of the other skills that may make them starter worthy (or not)? 4. Who are three of our favorite prospects at the skill positions for whatever reason? 5. Who are three players we think are riskier than their buzz? 6. Who are three players we expect to be longshots to have an NFL impact that you're rooting for because you like something about their games? 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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/mp6T92QZoX8 Topics 1. Feeling Hendon Hooker as an early-round prospect? 2. Feeling Michael Mayer as a top-three tight end? 3. Feeling Zach Kuntz as a developmental project? 4. Jonathan Mingo as a future starter? 5. Josh Downs as a top-20 fantasy starter? 6. Is Grant DuBose a sleeper? 7. Is Keilahn Harris a sleeper? 8. Is Tiyon Evans overlooked? 9. Is Sean Tucker better than buzz? 10. Is Tank Bigsby a future starter? 11. Is Stetson Bennett a future second-contract starter? 12. Is Dorian Thompson-Robinson more appealing than Will Levis? 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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. 

Campus2Canton’s Felix Sharpe and RSP’s Matt Waldman list their three 2023 NFL Draft prospects as answers for five categories in this week's podcast  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’s Topics * Safest prospects. * Players we're rooking for but not counting on huge success. * Prospects who present more risk than their buzz indicates. * Players who changed our minds, good or bad, as we dug deeper into their tape. * Favorites. * How you can get a free 2023 RSP Pre-Draft/Post-Draft publication (opportunities limited, learn more in the pod). 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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/Bd8OeuflwJA   * Lamar Jackson has requested a trade. Will he get his wish? * Miles Sanders' value as a Carolina Panther * Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark were both signed by Carolina. Will Terrace Marshall Jr. ever get the chance he deserves? * D'Onta Foreman's value as a Bear * Jamaal Williams' value as a Saint * Brandin Cooks is a viable fantasy starter now that he's a Cowboy. * Dalton Schultz is a fantasy starter now that he's a Texan. * Dameon Pierce's value with Devin Singletary in Houston. * James Cook's value with Damien Harris in Buffalo. * The Bills' desire to limit the hits on Josh Allen. * DeAndre Hopkins'  impact on the Bills or any other team he lands with. * The idea of Garrett Wilson as WR10 in FantasyPros' current expert consensus rankings. * The idea of C.J. Stroud as the first overall pick. * The idea of Bryce Young as the first overall pick. * Is Anthony Richardson a top-four pick? 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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 delivers a solo RSP Cast with pre-NFL Combine thoughts on 59 wide receivers from the 2023 NFL Draft class.  https://youtu.be/y2FpKczeE48 Topics * Why this class is more fascinating than usual. * A second tier filled with sky-high potential. * A second tier littered with landmines underneath many of their games. * The technical issues that are these landmines. * Are they addressable? * Why they can be hard to fix? * Receivers A-Z? * Who are some of these players with landmines under their potential? * Who are some of the lesser-known players who might still be standing if the landmines detonate? * Whose draft capital has gone down after the Combine, but has two players who fit his style, athletic ability, and dimensions that should indicate not to worry? * Who is the safest player in this class? * Which 2-3 players could have been WR1 on the RSP's board if not for the landmine issue? * Whose game most resembles a light switch but must develop into a thermostat? * Who is the player getting love like Amon-Ra St. Brown but is probably closer to Jamison Crowder? * Who are some of Matt Waldman's faves? * And of course, get your RSP (see below) You will find the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), with the 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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/4u8s6pi1gUM * D.J. Moore is a catalyst to bring out the best in Justin Fields. * C.J. Stroud is the right pick for Carolina. * The Ravens crowdsourcing their negotiation with Lamar Jackson. * The Packers seem eager to move on from Aaron Rodgers. * Those outside the Packers have enough information to believe in Jordan Love. * The Dolphins picking up Tua's fifth-year option. * Trey Lance leveraging Brock Purdy's recovery to win back his starting job. * Calvin Ridley jumping right back into a WR1 role. * Jonnu Smith to Atlanta: Bad for Kyle Pitts? * The revenge of the gap scheme is about to wreak havoc on how teams see RB talent * Tulsa Deneric Prince is the biggest sleeper in this RB class. * Questions about Zach Evans are overblown. * Former TCU teammate Kendre Miller is better than Zach Evans. 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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. 

CFL and NFL scout Russ Lande and the RSP’s Matt Waldman discuss the things people aren't discussing enough with the Lamar Jackson contract story, position coaches, pro days, and prospects with stories like Zach Evans.  Topics This week: * Why the collusion talk doesn't get to the heart of what Lamar Jackson's contract negotiations are really about. * The careers of position coaches, the value of a good one, and the missed opportunities the NFL has with them. * How Pro Days differ from the Combine and why prospects should do both. * Zach Evans' quixotic college career and why odd/unconventional careers can be a red flag but also a tremendous opportunity to find players of unusual character.   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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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/w-B5OOwsIwQ Topics * Derek Carr a Saint. * Chris Olave has WR1 upside with Carr at QB. * Teams making an offer if Lamar Jackson gets a nonexclusive tag * Daniel Jones is worth $45 million a year? * Saquon Barkley remains a Giant? * Does Joe Mixon remain a Bengal? * Does Ezekiel Elliott remain a Cowboy? * Does Allen Robinson reboot his career with a new team? * Jakobi Meyers is the top option in a shallow free-agent group at wideout? * Odell Beckham is still a viable front-line NFL receiver?. * Generally speaking... Are players changing minds with NFL Combine performances? * More specifically... Is Anthony Richardson changing minds with his Combine performance? * Strength of the classes for fantasy: * QB class * RB class * WR class * TE class * Bijan Robinson, a top-10 NFL draft pick? 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 2023 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 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 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.