What You Won't Learn About the NFL Through Mass Media: RSP Scout Talk with Russ Lande and Matt Waldman:




Matt Waldman's RSP Cast show

Summary: <br> Montreal Alouettes' head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman delivers a must-listen episode devoted to separating the reality from the myths about preseason buzz, free agent additions, draft capital and gamesmanship among teammates competing for NFL jobs.<br> If you want to gain valuable perspective on how the league operates and understand the details that you miss from mass-media coverage of OTAs, training camps, preseason games, and depth chart movement, this is a must-listen episode of Scout Talk.<br> <br> There's a ton of great information here that ranges from broad thoughts about teams to specifics about current players:<br> <br> * Why offseason drum beats don't matter unless those beats form a specific and discernable rhythm<br> <br> * Skylar Thompson as a great example.<br> * Romeo Doubs as a positive example but with typical issues to address and a Davante Adams story that fits into the equation.<br> <br> <br> * Player Fit: Trey Sermon in San Francisco vs. Philly<br> <br> * Why Sermon never fit in Kyle Shanahan's system.<br> * The type of backs Shanahan seeks vs what they thought they could change with Sermon.<br> * Why Philly is a good fit in theory but why talent takes a back seat for now.<br> <br> <br> * Draft Capital: The Hidden Advantage of a High-Round Draft Pick<br> <br> * Why, for good and bad seasons, team management holds a clear bias with early-round picks.<br> * Why late-round picks with more talent than early-round players often fall through the cracks.<br> * Melvin Gordon, A.J. Quigley, and why reliability can supersede talent for system-leaning coaches.<br> <br> <br> * Gamesmanship: We hear great narratives about veterans helping young players. But...<br> <br> * We don't hear about veterans at the end of careers who need the money, getting into the heads of teammates to take their jobs.<br> * Ty'Son Williams rise and quick fall as a potential example.<br> <br> <br> <br> This is an advanced class for football operations perspective. Appointment listening.<br> <br> And of course, if you want to know about the rookies from this draft class, you will find the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), with the 2022<a href="http://www.mattwaldman.com/"> Rookie Scouting Portfolio</a> for $21.95. <br> <br> Matt’s new <a href="https://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2020/12/15/new-product-matt-waldmans-rsp-dynasty-rankings-two-year-projection-package/">RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package</a> is available for $24.95<br> <br> 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.  <br> <br> 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.  <br> <br> Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse of children.