Matt Waldman's RSP Cast

Matt Waldman delivers a solo RSP Cast with pre-NFL Combine thoughts on 14 quarterbacks from the 2023 NFL Draft class.  https://youtu.be/Nt_hnXCuRSw Topics * Three 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. * Why Matt is changing course this year on his usual dynasty recommendations regarding roster building and rookie QBs. * Which quarterback is the safest pick in this class? * Who might be the Brock Purdy-type talent in this crew? * How the Combine may lead a team to give Stetson Bennett a second look. * How to visualize Bryce Young's comparison spectrum. * What an analogy about American exchange students in Vietnam can tell you about the advanced skills of a passer many consider to be raw. 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. 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 discuss the craft of wide receiver evaluation, a subtle and pervasive form of bias present in major media with quarterback analysis, and collegians with something to prove heading into 2023.  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 * Campus2Canton Month begins in March and how the RSP is included as part of the promotion. * Deion Sanders' commentary on recruiting positions * Why they are problematic. * What they tell us about the training and development of coaches and recruiters. * The truth these comments reveal about coaches, media, and fans. * Spring Camp Battles * USC's running back room. * Texas' running back room. * UNC's wide receiver room. * UCLA's quarterback room. * Georgia's running back room. 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. 

TD Wire’s Laurie Fitzpatrick returns to Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast to discuss 2023 NFL Draft Prospects from the Senior Bowl and in and outside the likely top 100.   Topics * Laurie's Senior Bowl standouts. * Can Tyjae Spears be an every-down back in the NFL? * Who is the best pass protector among Bijan Robinson, Zach Evans, and Tyjae Spears? * Why Tank Dell is a high riser? * Why Laurie and Matt both like BYU WR Puka Nacua. * Why Laurie and Matt both like TE Payne Durham? * Aidan O'Connell and Jake Haener as late-round QBs with developmental promise. * Mitchell Tinsley and C.J. Johnson: two wide receivers Matt has his eye on. * Why Jake Bobo has caught Laurie's eye. * Why Laurie and Matt aren't as high on Kelee Ringo and Quentin Johnston, respectively? * What people are missing about Anthony Richardson (the good) and Will Levis (the bad)? 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/7SGPpfGjCS0 Topics * Lamar Jackson to be traded? * Todd Monken as Ravens OC? * Packers disgusted with Aaron Rodgers? * Packers all in on Jordan Love? * Is Derek Carr's best landing spot the Jets? * Eric Bieniemy's new job offers a clearer path to a head coaching role? * Shane Steichen as a second-coming of Frank Reich? * Jonathan Gannon will maximize Kyler Murray's talents? * Daniel Jones's agent change will lead to a franchise tag? * Saquon Barkley is less likely to remain a Giant if so? 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 25 tight ends from the 2023 NFL Draft class.  https://youtu.be/tNaY73FMS4c Topics * How does this class compare to the past two years of classes? * Which prospect could make you feel better than you missed out on Kyle Pitts a couple of years ago? * The tight ends with strong receiving skills whose blocking is good enough to potentially earn early playing time. * Why Darnell Washington intrigues the young bucks in the draft game but may be more boom-bust than considered. * Who could be the Delanie Walker of this class in terms of second-contract production? Haven’t heard of Julian Hill, Daniel Barker, or Jamal Turner? Check out this podcast for thoughts on them and 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. 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/X-FtaMGKzUI Topics 1. Kenneth Gainwell fantasy starter value in 2023? 2. Boston Scott earns a similar role elsewhere in 2023? 3. Did Miles Sanders peak this year? 4. Will 12 personnel usage continue to increase in 2023? 5. Nick Bolton IDP LB1 in the near future? 6. A.J. Brown: A better T.O.? 7. Jalen Hurts fumble was the easy bet in this game. 8. Marquez Valdes Scantling a fantasy factor in 2023? 9. Is JuJu Smith-Schuster back in KC? 10. Britain Covey will be a fantasy factor in 2023? 11. DeVonta Smith a future fantasy WR1? 12. Jaxon Smith-Njigba earning a Cooper Kupp-like role? 13. Isaiah Pacheco the RB1 in KC in 2023? 14. Is Patrick Mahomes the QB to defend the planet? 15. Is Skyy Moore a fantasy asset in 2023? 16. Travis Kelce No.1 Overall in 2023? 17. Kadarius Toney: a viable fantasy play in KC in 2023? 18. Eagles RZ defense giving up the same play for TD to Moore and Toney back to back: Fresh Fish 19. Is there are first-round WR for the NFL Draft this year? 20. Does this mean there are no first-round WRs in dynasty this year? 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 discuss the craft of wide receiver evaluation, a subtle and pervasive form of bias present in major media with quarterback analysis, and collegians with something to prove heading into 2023.  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 * Players with something to prove in '23 * RB Kendall Milton * WR Malik Benson * WR Dorian Singer * WR Andre Greene, Jr. * RB Evaluation * All the athletic points, techniques, and concepts that Matt seeks from running backs. * Which separates the NFL starters from the rest? * Which areas are easier to improve than others? 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’s RSP NFL Scouting Glossary with the help of Florida Gators NFL Draft prospect, Justin Shorter, illustrates the concept and technique of framing horizontal space on a vertical route.  What Is Framing Horizontal Space/Measuring the Opponent? To the uninitiated, this move looks like a push-off during the receiver's break on a vertical route. If not executed correctly, it becomes a push-off and offensive interference. It makes this a controversial topic among fans, media, and even some defensive back coaches, but it's a legitimate move that NFL receivers lean on, week in and week out. Framing Horizontal Space, or Measuring the Opponent, is the extension of the arm toward the defender next to him with the purpose of reinforcing the existing space that's already between them. The receiver only delivers resistance with that arm if the defender leans into the receiver's hand after the arm is already extended. The purpose is to maintain the horizontal space between the receiver and the coverage so the defender can't get into the receiver's frame and attack the target. This technique is usually performed during the break of a vertical route, especially near the boundary. The reason I also call it "Measuring the Opponent," comes from boxing. Fighters frequently extend their arms into opponents without delivering a punch. They may make contact with their opponents when they do this, but they aren't delivering forceful contact. The purpose is essentially the same as it is for wide receivers: Reinforcing the space that's already there as a way of setting up their next move that requires the established distance between the two combatants. Boxers call this technique Measuring the Opponent. Why Is Framing Horizontal Space/Measuring the Opponent Valuable? Outside receivers are encouraged to run vertical routes so they have enough space between the numbers and the sideline. This gives the quarterback enough room to make an accurate throw. This space also allows the receiver to make a late fade toward the boundary, which creates additional horizontal separation between himself and the coverage. This is often known as "buying back the boundary." It's a valuable technique because it allows the quarterback to target a receiver even when there's little if any vertical separation between the receiver and the defensive back. This horizontal space between the receiver and the boundary is the leverage advantage that quarterbacks with strong processors see when they decide to pull the trigger. Framing Horizontal Space reinforces that space and when done correctly, officials see it as the receiver owning the space he has already earned. If the defender leans into that space, the receiver can give resistance to defend the space he already has. If his resistance becomes too forceful, it crosses the line from defending space to creating additional space through the aggressive actions of a push-off. When a defensive back is tight to a receiver on a vertical route, whether he's side by side with the receiver or tight to the back or front hip, the defender will try to close the gap between himself and the receiver so he can play the ball. He's trying to earn a position where he can run the receiver's route and win the ball. This happens after the break and during the final stages of the target's trajectory. Framing the Horizontal Space is the receiver's preemptive act of preventing the defender from closing the gap. If he extends his arm away from his frame before the defender closes the gap, then it's the receiver claiming the space. If the defender leans into it, it's no different than if the receiver wasn't giving up ground if the defender was leaning into the receiver's body because the receiver already established that space as his.

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/4BEiHkdL9iA Topics 1. Is Tom Brady staying retired? 2. Sean Payton in Denver. 3. Russell Wilson Rebound. 4. Is Tee Higgins a WR1 for a team? 5. Zach Wilson developing into a starter from a backup role ala Geno. 6. Is Mike Gesicki a fantasy TE1 elsewhere? 7. Joshua Kelley growing into a co-starter with Austin Ekeler in 2023? 8. Cam Akers a top-12 RB in 2023? 9. Steve Smith says OBJ is still one of his top-5 WRs in the NFL. 10. Anthony Richardson's polarizing public perception is fueled by the "what" rather than the "why" 11. The 2023 TE class is deep and eventually will have strong fantasy value. 12. Tyjae Spears' hard-cutting style and past ACL injury make him a bigger risk than other RBs. 13. Michael Wilson is the best route runner in this WR class. 14. The RB class is going to be a fantasy dream and nightmare all in one. 15. Breakfast burritos. 16. Cold pizza. 17. Oatmeal: Underrated? 18. Celery 19. Ginger 20. Cheese   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. 

Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for conversations on 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. If we do another season, we’re going to retitle this show, “Film And Theory.” This week’s topics: * Stanford WR Michael Wilson is having an excellent week at the Senior Bowl. * What Matt thought about Wilson this fall. * Why Wilson isn't well known. * The issues that increase the variance of Wilson's draft capital. * Wilson's dominator/production metrics. * Adam's thoughts on the metrics used to study receiver production: the benefits and the pitfalls. * How Adam considers receivers with Wilson's career background. * Why Brock Purdy's season wasn't statistically as great as portrayed but still way better than anyone could have expected from most rookie quarterbacks. * The difference between what our eyes tell us about Purdy and Jimmy Garoppolo and what the data says. * How we should value Purdy and Trey Lance heading into the fantasy offseason and why the real answer is Dak Prescott 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 lessons gained from Tom Brady's career, what's to gain from all-star games like the Senior Bowl, and what to make of a prospect like wide receiver Michael Wilson. Topics This week: * What lessons did Tom Brady potentially learn about football from competing with Drew Henson at Michigan? * How Russ Lande, who was higher on Brady than most, changed his scouting of quarterbacks based on Brady's career? * The areas of Brady's game that Matt believes are most instructive for quarterbacking. * Which NFL quarterbacks are benefitting most from Brady's retirement? * Our thoughts on Brady staying retired. * Discerning the signal from the noise at all-star games like the Senior Bowl: * Learning to refine what you're observing. * What scouts are really looking for during the week. * Common red herrings that media latch onto. * Past examples of players who had great/bad all-star weeks that weren't a reflection of their careers. * How the NFL will approach a player like Michael Wilson, who is off to a good start at the Senior Bow, but whose career has been complicated? 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/Upso0QrEuMk Topics * Ben Violin's thought that the Conference championships are an argument that you don't need a high-paid QB. * Daniel Jones: Worth $40 million a year? * Aaron Rodgers, Packers moving on from each other? * Jonathan Taylor: Top-5 fantasy asset? * Dolphins all-in on Tua Tagovailoa. * Tyreek Hill's Dynasty value. * Brock Purdy: 49ers 2023 starter? * Travis Kelce: Top-5 fantasy asset? * Isaiah Pacheco, RB1 in KC next year and a clear fantasy leader in the backfield? * 49ers' decision to have Purdy play through a UCL injury? * Bijan Robinson: the clear-cut 1.01 in dyno drafts? * Jahmyr Gibbs over Robinson? * Bears and Bryce Young? * College All-Star Games For Draft Media Evaluation? * Michael Mayer: Clear TE1 this class? * Deuce Vaughn: Exception to the rule as a fantasy contributor based on his size? 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 52 running backs from the 2023 NFL Draft class.  Topics * Why is Bijan Robinson entering the NFL at the perfect time for his skills? * Which backs' draft capitals could wind up running backward and which back is literally running backward? * Which runners have legitimate questions about their acceleration that could be a big difference in their evaluations? * Who could be the Arian Foster starter kit in this class? * Who is the back Matt is ready to levy charges of grand larceny at the team that drafts him? * Who is the back that might actually be what some saw in Kenneth Gainwell? * Which back reminds Matt of Lamar Miller? Haven't heard of Elijah Dotson, Jeleel McClain, or Toa Taua? Check out this podcast for thoughts on them and 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. 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 discuss the craft of wide receiver evaluation, a subtle and pervasive form of bias present in major media with quarterback analysis, and collegians with something to prove heading into 2023.  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 * Collegiate quarterbacks with something to prove in 2023. * What young quarterbacks emulating Patrick Mahomes miss about Mahomes. * Today's pervasive media quarterback bias: Negating/downplaying the intellect of specific quarterback playing styles. * The subtlety of this bias and how the people who in theory would be against it, unintentionally pervade it. * Wide Receiver Evaluation: Physical types, compensatory factors, easy-hard fixes. 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. 

SBNation's Mark Schofield returns to the show to play through the opening fights from our mock combat tourney with Game of Thrones warriors. Imagine an 18-combatant tourney to the death with the warriors from Game of Thrones. Who excels in various facets of fighting?  Who are the favorites and underdogs if we seeded them? And, how do we think a tourney would play out? This week, Mark and I kick off this mock tournament with a look at the opening battles: * Who is the highest seed most likely to be upset by an underdog? * Who got the worst opening-round draw? * Who are the combatants we think might have on 4-6 times out of 10 against their opponent, but we still chose their opponent? * Why is Mark obsessed with John Stark fighting Ned Stark? * Which matchup is like Tampa Brady versus Herbert? * Combatants we think are most likely to make critical errors that undermine their physical or technical advantages? If you enjoyed Game of Thrones and have fun listening to Mark and me, you'll enjoy this series. Stay tuned next week for Round Two of the tourney. https://youtu.be/vhqLj5ZPpVY