Synopsis
Matt Waldmans NFL and college football scouting podcast.
Episodes
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Debunking the “Coached-Up in the NFL” Myth and League Rules That Effectively Limit Tanking: Matt Waldman’s RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad
30/11/2023Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2023 football season to discuss 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. Topics Kyle Shanahan's press conference and player development. Why the NFL and college programs don't coach techniques the way the public expects. Five methods that your league can use to curb tanking by identifying actual badness and not manipulated badness. And of course, if y
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Feel it or F@#k It: 11.27.23: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman
27/11/2023A 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/170l0Q1AQhk Topics 1. Bill Belichick the Patriots coach in 2025. 2. Brandin Cooks 3. Christian Watson 4. Jordan Love 5. Najee Harris 6. Devin Singletary with Pierce back 7. Jeff Wilson, Jr. 8. Bijan Robinson finally in the role we expected? 9. Jalin Hyatt 10. Royce Freeman 11. Michael Carter 12. Cedric Tillman 13. Samaje Perine 14. Hunter Renfrow 15. Leonard Fournette 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 additiona
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Feel it or F@#k It: 11.20.23: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman
20/11/2023A 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/qi9uEw29d8g Topics 1. Dorian Thompson-Robinson 2. Jake Browning 3. Tanner Hudson 4. Isaiah Likely 5. Odell Beckham, Jr. 6. Charlie Kolar 7. Devin Singletary 8. Rondale Moore 9. Quentin Johnston 10. Khalil Shakir 11. Austin Trammell 12. Justin Fields 13. Jared Goff 14. Jameson Williams 15. Jaylen Warren 16. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 17. Puka Nacua 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 fant
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Building Dynasty Rosters with Dart Throws, Trevor Lawrence, Turnovers, and Separating Signal from Noise with QB Data: Matt Waldman’s RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad
16/11/2023Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2023 football season to discuss 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. Topics Why "dart throws" can build a good dynasty roster. The type of "dart throws" Adam uses at wide receiver. Matt's example of a wide receiver depth chart benefiting from dart throws. A contextual examination of Trevor Lawrence's 2023 turnovers. Why QB turnovers are noisy d
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Tony Pollard’s Injuries Are Worse Than You Realize, Trevor Lawrence, C.J. Stroud, and Contextualizing QB Data: Going Deep with Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman
16/11/2023On this week’s episode of the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman discuss Tony Pollard's struggles, a recently cut RB of value, Trevor Lawrence, C.J. Stroud, and the need to contextualize quarterback data. Brandon Angelo works in sports and human performance. A former 4-time All-American and Power Five conference champion sprinter, Brandon is a mentor, instructor, and guide for athletes. He’s also the proprietor of Angelo Analysis, a subscription-based fantasy website devoted to player evaluation. After doing a few podcasts together during the past 12 months, Brandon and I decided we would enjoy having a recurring show to discuss aspects of player evaluation and NFL Draft topics that you don’t often hear about in mainstream media. This pre-draft pod about the NFL’s disparities with 40 times and several more ’23 draft and free agent topics is a must-listen. Going Deep will feature podcasts twice a month. You can either watch/listen on YouTube, listen from the player at the bottom of the pa
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Feel It or F@#K It 11.13.23: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman
13/11/2023A weekly phone conversation between fantasy veterans Bob Harris and Matt Waldman is a quick and dirty run-down of NFL players, units, or teams. Topics 1. Bryce Young 2. Keaton Mitchell 3. Saints passing offense 4. Rico Dowdle 5. Noah Brown 6. Devin Singletary 7. Jayden Reed 8. David Montgomery & Jahymr Gibbs 9. Will Levis 10. Lamar Jackson 11. Deshaun Watson 12. Brock Purdy 13. Trevor Lawrence 14. Zach Charbonnet 15. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 16. Sam Howell 17. Kyler Murray 18. Ty Chandler 19. Joshua Dobbs 20. AT Perry 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
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What to Make of Bryce Young, QB Development in the NFL, and Culture Building: Matt Waldman’s RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad
09/11/2023Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2023 football season to discuss 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. Topics Base rates for QB development. Bryce Young's historically low base rate. Outliers who developed their way out of Young's predicament. The changes in dynasty valuation of Young and C.J. Stroud. The black box of why some high first-round quarterbacks develop and others do
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Feel It or F@#K It 11.6.23: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman
06/11/2023A 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/bXhhiljIlEc Topics 1. Jonnu Smith 2. Chris Olave 3. Noah Brown 4. Cade Otton 5. Cole Kmet 6. Jaylen Waddle 7. Khalil Shakir 8. Nico Collins 9. Irv Smith 10. Rhamondre Stevenson 11. Tony Pollard 12. Kareem Hunt 13. Hunter Renfrow 14. Rachaad White 15. Dak Prescott 16. Geno Smith 17. Trade Deadlines 18. Trading for Picks in Dynasty 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
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Trevor Lawrence’s Value, Practical Advice on Trading for Picks, and the Utility of Trade Deadlines: Matt Waldman’s RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad
02/11/2023Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2023 football season to discuss 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. https://youtu.be/27r2gCCNyiA Topics Are trade deadlines useful? Why do we have trade deadlines? Who do deadlines reward/punish? Trading for picks and getting the most value from them. The divide over Trevor Lawrence's value isn't split by film/analytics and our thoughts on La
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Notable Young QBs, the Future of the RB Position, Vikings and Lions, and the Patriots’ WR Corps: Going Deep with Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman
02/11/2023On this week’s episode of the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman discuss development expectations for young QBs, the Vikings and Lions' offenses, the future of the running back position, and the Patriots' two slot-friendly wide receivers. Brandon Angelo works in sports and human performance. A former 4-time All-American and Power Five conference champion sprinter, Brandon is a mentor, instructor, and guide for athletes. He’s also the proprietor of Angelo Analysis, a subscription-based fantasy website devoted to player evaluation. After doing a few podcasts together during the past 12 months, Brandon and I decided we would enjoy having a recurring show to discuss aspects of player evaluation and NFL Draft topics that you don’t often hear about in mainstream media. This pre-draft pod about the NFL’s disparities with 40 times and several more ’23 draft and free agent topics is a must-listen. Going Deep will feature podcasts twice a month. You can either watch/listen on YouTube, listen from t
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Feel It or F@#K It 10.30.23: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman
30/10/2023A weekly phone conversation between fantasy veterans Bob Harris and Matt Waldman is a quick and dirty run-down of NFL players, units, or teams. Topics Dalton Kincaid Kyle Pitts Trey McBride Will Levis Brock Purdy Joe Burrow Jordan Love Jayden Reed Jordan Addison-Justin Jefferson Brian Daboll Zach Wilson Rachaad White Jaylen Waddle CeeDee Lamb Bryce Young Geno Smith Taylor Heinicke 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 2012-202
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Arthur Smith-Bijan Robinson, QB Regression, EPA and WR Models, and Selling Pickens-Buying Nacua-Addison-Waddle: RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad and Matt Waldman
26/10/2023Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2023 football season to discuss 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. Topics Arthur Smith's press conference and poking the media bear. Why we're both impressed with Smith's coaching relative to personnel. Bijan Robinson remains a strong buy for dynasty formats. The unique aspects of QB regression to other positions. How QB regression can be us
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Feel It or F@#K It 10.23.23: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman
23/10/2023A 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/RS9LdnYkvGo Topics 1. Zack Moss 2. Jalin Hyatt 3. Demario Douglas 4. Jonathan Taylor 5. Donta Foreman 6. Tyson Bagent 7. Tyler Scott 8. Baker Mayfield 9. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 10. Royce Freeman 11. Darrell Henderson 12. Myles Gaskin 13. Pat Freiermuth 14. Emari Demercado 15. Jaleel McLaughlin 16. Rashee Rice 17. Joshua Palmer 18. Michael Thomas 19. Chris Olave 20. Jeff 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 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 add
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State of NFL Offense and Andy Reid Has Always Been Who He Is (No Matter How Folks Want to Mischaracterize Him): RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad and Matt Waldman
19/10/2023Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2023 football season to discuss 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. Topics A quick summary of the past 20-25 years of offensive changes in the NFL. Passing production's current statistical trough. How Mike McDaniel's offense is the evolution of various trends and offensive approaches. Why LaMichael James' pro career began a decade too early. A
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Quentin Johnston, Draft Capital, C.J. Stroud, Processing Tests, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes Is the Robin Williams of QBs: Going Deep with Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman
19/10/2023On this week’s episode of the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman discuss development expectations for Quentin Johnston, why C.J. Stroud is ahead of the rookie curve, the good and pad of pre-draft processing tests, uncaging Lamar Jackson's game, and coming to terms with the Chiefs' offense. Brandon Angelo works in sports and human performance. A former 4-time All-American and Power Five conference champion sprinter, Brandon is a mentor, instructor, and guide for athletes. He’s also the proprietor of Angelo Analysis, a subscription-based fantasy website devoted to player evaluation. After doing a few podcasts together during the past 12 months, Brandon and I decided we would enjoy having a recurring show to discuss aspects of player evaluation and NFL Draft topics that you don’t often hear about in mainstream media. This pre-draft pod about the NFL’s disparities with 40 times and several more ’23 draft and free agent topics is a must-listen. Going Deep will feature podcasts twice a month. Y
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Feel It or F@#K It 10.16.23: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman
16/10/2023A 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/Xe4uEi8E0p0 Topics 1. Bryce Young 2. Drake London 3. Kyle Pitts 4. Chuba Hubbard 5. Nelson Agholor 6. Chris Brooks 7. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 8. Darrynton Evans 9. Jordan Mason 10. Cardinals backfield 11. Garrett Wilson 12. More than one Eagles receiver in a week. 13. Michael Mayer 14. Dameon Pierce 15. Chris Olave 16. DeAndre Hopkins 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 a
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Foxes and Hedgehogs Part II, WR Heuristics, Auctions, and Approaching Backfield Carousels: Matt Waldman’s RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad
12/10/2023Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2023 football season to discuss 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. Topics Feedback on Foxes, hedgehogs, and Adam's re-draft strategy. Ben Sandri's WR Heuristics. How Matt applies Adam’s re-draft strategy in Auction formats. How to approach backfield carousels like Miami and Arizona in re-draft and dynasty formats. And of course, if you want to
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15 Deep NCAA Sleepers and Brock Purdy-Mac Jones: Matt Waldman’s RSP-C2C Podcast with Felix Sharpe and Khari Demos
11/10/2023Rookie Scouting Portfolio site contributor, Khari Demos joins Matt Waldman’s RSP-Campus2Canton Podcast for a conversation with Felix Sharpe about 15 deep sleeper draft prospects in college football and thoughts on the Brock Purdy-Mac Jones debate. Campus to Canton’s Felix Sharpe joins Khari Demos on Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast for a conversation about 2023 college football sleepers, NFL analysis points that are worthwhile and fraudulent, and our significant hits-misses with scouting college talent for the pros. Every other week, Felix and Khari will be joining me to discuss college football talent, many of them underclassmen (Devy). The show will be focused on these aspects of fantasy football so you can get familiar with them for your devy, dynasty, and re-draft leagues. Topics 15 deep sleepers in NCAA football who could eventually have NFL value. Thoughts on the Brock Purdy-Mac Jones debate. Matt's thoughts on quarterback development eight years after penning an article on Dak Prescott and Jared Goff's
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Feel It or F@#K It 10.9.23: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman
09/10/2023A weekly phone conversation between fantasy veterans Bob Harris and Matt Waldman is a quick and dirty run-down of NFL players, units, or teams. Topics 1. Brock Purdy 2. Justin Fields 3. Zack Moss 4. Breece Hall 5. Isaiah Pacheco 6. Kyle Pitts 7. Bills Defense 8. Jahmyr Gibbs 9. Anthony Richardson 10. Puka Nacua 11. Dallas Goedert 12. Jameson Williams 13. Josh Reynolds 14. Mac Jones 15. Desmond Ridder 16. Chris Olave 17. Travis Etienne 18. James Cook 19. Dalton Kincaid 20. Jaylen Warren 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
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Foxes, Hedgehogs, What in 2023 Changed Our Minds, Advice for Terrible Starts: Matt Waldman’s RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad
05/10/2023Footballguys staff writer Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Data as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2023 football season to discuss 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. Topics Foxes, hedgehogs, and what it has to do with fantasy team management. Why Adam leans towards a fox and Matt a hedgehog? Adam's re-draft strategy and why Matt intends to adopt it next year. The areas where Matt might find a middle ground between Adam's strategy and his exp