
Matt Waldman discusses 22 rookies from the 2020 NFL Draft class and groups them into four categories of development and production potential based on their team landing spot in this week's RSP Cast. 
Which 2020 NFL draft class landing spots offer the highest variation of production potential year-one? Which will lead the players to bounce around the league before having a shot to stick and contribute? Who are players Matt wants no part of based on their landing spot, regardless of their talent? And which rookies are buried on a roster now, but could emerge years from now?

These are the topics of discussion in this week's RSP Cast. The players span the range of early-round talents like Devin Duvernay and Laviska Shenault to UDFAs like Brian Herrien, Austin Mack, Scotty Washington, Stephen Sullivan.
For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), order the 2020  Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95.  
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Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast: 22 Rookies, 4 Landing Spot Scenarios

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Matt Waldman's RSP Cast spends an hour with Hewlett, a private QB coach whose clientele includes Caleb Williams, Brock Purdy, and Anthony Richardson.
Will Hewlett has been a guest analyst on the RSP Film Room and Podcast numerous times over the years. A private quarterback coach, this year's roster of prospects under Hewlett's tutelage includes Austin Reed, Emory Jones, Caleb Williams, and Jordan Travis. He also has worked with and continues to work with Anthony Richardson and Brock Purdy.

Two days ago, ESPN's Stephania Bell recently interviewed biomechanical specialist Tom Gormely, Hewlett's partner (you'll see Will in the video) about their work with Williams and Purdy. As you'll hear at the end of the episode, the RSP has been contributing scouting reports for Will and Tom to use when preparing for their work with their clients.

 

ICYMI: Our SC feature from this morning. The word is getting around; ⁦@GormelyTM⁩ and his team are translating biomechanics to the field for QBs.
Caleb Williams and Brock Purdy showed us how.
Produced by ⁦@young_tz⁩ https://t.co/aaErJEc321
— Stephania Bell (@Stephania_ESPN) April 21, 2024


This is a fantastic podcast episode with a focus on Williams, Purdy, and Richardson. Apologies in advance: The audio is soft because Will's mic didn't translate as well as anticipated, but if you listen in a quiet environment with the volume maximized, you won't be straining to hear anything unless you have significant hearing loss. 

https://youtu.be/kdXe_TqaOR0
Topics

 	* What makes them unique physically and mentally?
 	* What about their preparation translate to the NFL game?
 	* The Williams-Mahomes-Rodgers comparisons.
 	* Where Purdy's game is elite.
 	* Things you may not know about Richardson's preparation.
 	* What's teachable and what's not?
 	* Drills you see from coaches at all levels of football that don't make a difference.

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.

Caleb Williams, Brock Purdy, and Anthony Richardson – QB Therapy with Will Hewlett: Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk


NFL.com researcher and draft analyst, Chad Reuter returns to Matt Waldman's RSP Scout Talk for a conversation about evaluation and valuation. Rueter also shares his favorite and riskiest prospects from the 2024 NFL Draft. 
https://youtu.be/Xh-LqSy7NFI
Topics

 	* From a scouting perspective, what is the difference between evaluation and valuation?
 	* Thoughts on criticism leveled at the media analysis community about their perspective or lack of it regarding valuation and evaluation.
 	* Why is there such a public emphasis on how well one team "out-evaluates" another team? Is this a misnomer? Should we be instead judging how well a team identifies prospects to generate a surplus of talent vs. the average team?
 	* Why is there a greater emphasis on evaluation in the public eye?
 	* Where could the draft media do a better job of emphasizing valuation for the draft?
 	* Some of Chad's favorite prospects in this draft.
 	* Some of the prospects that Chad has concerns about their draft capital relative to what they have to learn.

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.

Evaluation vs. Valuation, ’24 NFL Draft Faves, and Risks: Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk with NFL.com’s Chad Reuter


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.

https://youtu.be/UB8R6PmC6iM
Topics

 	* Importance of landing spots...

 	* Best landing spots for QBs
 	* Best landing spots for RBs
 	* Best landing spots for WRs
 	* Best landing spots for TES


 	* How big an advantage for a rookie QB to play for Chicago or Minnesota?
 	* How big a disadvantage for a rookie to play in Washington or New England?
 	* Is Denver willing to trade up for QB. Who should they target?
 	* Are we feeling Courtland Sutton as a fantasy play if he remains in Denver?
 	* Justin Jefferson with Darnold vs. Justin Jefferson with a rookie?
 	* Devonta Smith as WR25 vs. Jaylen Waddle as WR20
 	* J.K. Dobbins in Los Angeles and Royce Freeman in Dallas.
 	* Puka Nacua matching last year's production?
 	* Cooper Kupp rebound?
 	* Matthew Stafford value?
 	* Chuba Hubbard as RB39 and Miles Sanders as RB60
 	* An NFL team acquiring Zach Wilson

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.

Feel It Or F@#k It: 4.22.24: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman



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.

https://youtu.be/lc11-7zTZOg
Topics

 	* Tom Brady
 	* Pollard/Spears
 	* C.J. Stroud Dynasty value
 	* Dak/Lamb contract situations
 	* Aiyuk contract situation
 	* Tee Higgins playing for Bengals
 	* Joe Burrow as a top-5 fantasy QB
 	* Tua contract situation
 	* Geno's job security
 	* Bryce Young's upside
 	* Diontae Johnson
 	* Michael Penix - Raiders?
 	* Evaluation and Valuation Is this where media analytics get the NFL Draft wrong: They believe expected value data is complete and valid and a validation check.
 	* Does the media misunderstand the purpose of the NFL Draft?

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.

Feel It Or F@#k It: 4.15.24: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman


This week on the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman share their thoughts about the 2024 NFL Draft Class.
 

https://youtu.be/eVUJCE7qnoU
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.

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Topics

 	* What's unique about this class or your scouting journey with this class that you've never experienced before?
 	* Favorite write-up on each of our sites/subscriptions.
 	* Our view of what a coach killer is and perhaps should we rebrand the term as “executive emergency brake that derails the train.”
 	* Who could be that unintentional weapon for execs in this class?
 	* High-end career outcomes for  Troy Franklin, Xavier Worthy, and Keon Coleman.

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’s RSP Cast: 22 Rookies, 4 Landing Spot Scenarios

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