

Matt Waldman's RSP Cast
Matt Waldman
Matt Waldman’s NFL and college football scouting podcast.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 0sec
Feel It or F@#k It 12.4.23: 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.
https://youtu.be/uqVnDSIDi7g
Topics
1. Alec Pierce
2. Elijah Moore
3. Joe Flacco
4. Harrison Bryant
5. Pittsburgh offense sans Pickett.
6. Ezekiel Elliott, playoff hero?
7. Tucker Kraft
8. Dontayvion Wicks, playoff hero?
9. DAndre Swift the lead back next year in Philly?
10. SF the SB favorite in the NFC?
11. Derrick Henry an RB1 next year?
12. Brock Purdy
13. Puka Nacua - what's his real value
14. Demarcus Robinson the Ram
15. Alvin Kamara a HOFer?
16. Sam LaPorta breaking Ditka's rookie season record?
17. LaPorta sustaining this value beyond 2023?
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–currently available for $19.95 via early-bird discount that runs through December 21, 2023.
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.

Nov 30, 2023 • 0sec
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
Footballguys 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 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--currently available for $19.95 via early-bird discount that runs through December 21, 2023.
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.

Nov 27, 2023 • 0sec
Feel it or F@#k It: 11.27.23: 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.
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 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.

Nov 20, 2023 • 0sec
Feel it or F@#k It: 11.20.23: 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.
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 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.

Nov 16, 2023 • 0sec
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
Footballguys 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 data.
The volume of positive plays is more valuable for QB assessment.
Good quarterbacks play through mistakes just like other good performers.
The unintentional comedy of Matt wearing hats all day.
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.

Nov 16, 2023 • 0sec
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
On 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 page, or download the podcast at most outlets, including Google, Spotify, and iTunes.
This Week’s Topics
Trevor Lawrence's data paints a worse picture than the film and the film don't lie.
C.J. Stroud is off to a strong start, but placing him in the elite category of passers is premature.
Quarterback data often lacks necessary contextualization and why that impacts scouting and media.
Tony Pollard's decline in production has to do with injury.
Brandon explains the difference between being ready to play and being healthy enough to play their best.
Why players end up in situations where they are ready to play but often never return to their top form.
A recently cut RB who has starter value and is at least worth monitoring.
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.

Nov 13, 2023 • 0sec
Feel It or F@#K It 11.13.23: 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.
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 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.

Nov 9, 2023 • 0sec
What to Make of Bryce Young, QB Development in the NFL, and Culture Building: Matt Waldman’s RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad
Footballguys 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 don't.
Why Josh McDaniels' scheme is less than half the equation for building a good team.
Culture building. Where it has gone right and wrong in the NFL.
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.

Nov 6, 2023 • 0sec
Feel It or F@#K It 11.6.23: 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.
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 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.

Nov 2, 2023 • 0sec
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
Footballguys 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 Lawrence's (and Brock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa's) value.
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.


