Matt Waldman's RSP Cast

Footballguys staffer writer Jeff Bell joins the RSP Cast for a conversation with Matt Waldman about the 2023 fantasy football season.  It's always a pleasure to talk shop with Footballguys staff writer Jeff Bell (@4WhomJBellTolls on Twitter). This week, Jeff joins me as a special guest to give some love to Amon-Ra St. Brown, hold out hope for Denzel Mims, share our bemusement for Derrick Henry's decline in fantasy value, and a lot more during this hour-long show. https://youtu.be/Gi7WdpGP760 Topics Players from the past five years that Jeff and Matt wish they drafted as a rookie for every dynasty team. Players Matt and Jeff believe wound up in situations that hurt their prospects more than any negative on their scouting reports. A player Jeff and Matt are taking as much as possible during the first five rounds of 2023 fantasy drafts. A player they're frequently passing on during the first five rounds. Jeff and Matt each name three players they aren't drafting but they could be by the end of training camp. Two talents from the 2024 class who has caught the eyes of Jeff and Matt. How Jeff and Matt would change one aspect of an NFL organization to improve that team's fortunes. Predicting two big surprises for the 2023 NFL season. Matt's contractual obligation to tout Chad Kelly. 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. CBS analyst Heath Cummings answers the call for Bob Harris this week. Be sure to check out his podcast FFT Dynasty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDoAWDMPCGU&list=PLX1Nx57UJgZnFoNiGj7K9qxCSXZVMtENm&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB Topics 1. Javonte Williams avoids PUP. This is a good sign for his redraft success but how good? Feeling Williams as a year-long starter? More optimism for dynasty? 2. Feeling Sam LaPorta as a redraft starter this year? 3. Feeling LaPorta as a top-five potential TE for dynasty? 4. Feeling the RB situation in the NFL as a reason to alter your strategy with the position in dynasty? How? 5. Feeling Justyn Ross as the short-term or long-term successor to MVS? 6. Feeling JK Dobbins as much after PUP and Melvin Gordon signing? 7. Feeling James Robinson signing in New York as a late pick with Saquon Barkley’s drama? 8. Feeling Dalvin Cook’s free agency as a result of off-field news about money offered accuser to deny abuse after she already swore under oath that it happened? 9. Feeling Jets OL improving with reassuring news on Mekhi Becton’s health? 10. Feeling Jordan Addison as a DeVonta Smith complement this year even with a reckless driving charge? 11. Feeling Denzel Mims as a Detroit Lion? 12. Feeling the Titans' offense when George Fant is earning a serious look for this bottom-dwelling OL? 13. Feeling Fournette potentially signed in NE? 14. Feeling that the Pats execs like Mac Jones more than Belichick does? 15. Feeling Clayton Tune as a year-end or mid-year starter In Arizona?   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/9Gz2EBfZuzY Topics DeAndre Hopkins in Tennessee Treylon Burks Ryan Tannehill Chig Okonkwo Evan Engram repeating last year's success. Trevor Lawrence's historic improvement heading into 2023. Zay Jones' value with Calvin Ridley's addition. Joe Mixon's fantasy value after taking a pay cut. Alvin Kamara's fantasy value after pleading no contest. Tony Pollard is playing on his tag. Does he have the No.1 overall upside at his position? Is Matt Breida a worthwhile hedge for Saquon Barkley? Is Zamir White a worthwhile hedge for the Raiders' ground game? Is Trey Lance done in San Francisco? Jim Irsay: Anthony Richardson must play to get better. Jahmyr Gibbs is earning comparisons to Marshall Faulk and Christian McCaffrey. Amon-Ra St. Brown is still tracking the 16 receivers drafted ahead of him. 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.

On episode two of the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman discuss the NFL camp news on players that we believe are more signal or more noise as well as players whose production could be on the decline. https://youtu.be/BctSapkvF5M 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 Why Brandon Aiyuk's 2022 season served notice that he's about to become a top primary NFL receiver. Aiyuk's development and the addition of Christian McCaffrey; what it means for the production of George Kittle and Deebo Samuel. The Detroit news on Jahmyr Gibbs makes Gibbs Angelo's favorite rookie and not at David Montgomery's expense. How Philadelphia's offense could make D'Andre Swift's job easier. Spoiler alert: It's not the offensive line. Waldman believes there's a potential scenario for Dalton Kincaid to deliver 1,100 yards and 10 TDs in Buffalo this year. Even if that scenario doesn't occur, Waldman and Angelo believe Kincaid will still have a role to deliver top-10 TE production as a rookie. The noise and the signal of Elijah Moore's wealth of camp targets. Darren Waller is by far the primary receiver in New York. Zay Flowers is a reason why Rashod Bateman's brief opportunity to become a top producer in Baltimore may be over and the three cities where Waldman believes Bateman would be better suited to perform to his talents. Khalil Herbert may be one of the 12-15 best pure runners in the NFL but why Chicago is ultimately a bad fit for realizing Herbert's talents. The skills that make D.J. Moore far and away the top option in the Bears' passing game. Any news about Chase Claypool becoming a top producer is noise. Tyjae Spears could finally be the RB to become a legitimate running mate with Derrick Henry and why this could be Henry's last year in Tennesee. 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/lTf8zrk0yb4 Topics Javonte Williams starting Week 1 Breece Hall starting Week 1 A review of Will Brinson's QB Tiers at CBS Jalen Hurts a tier 2 QB? Russell Wilson a tier 3 QB? Ryan Tannehill a tier 4 QB? Kyler Murray a tier 6 QB? Anthony Richardson starting Week 1 Tank Dell as a rookie contributor. K.J. Osborn a viable fantasy asset Darnell Mooney an overlooked asset Panthers offense with Adam Thielen as WR1 Amon-Ra St. Brown embracing 'hype' surrounding Detroit heading into the 2023 season. Are you feeling it? 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.

On the first episode of the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman discuss the hidden obstacles for NFL success, second-year players poised to make a leap, and the state of Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. https://youtu.be/VVc2Q3EAMnA 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 The hidden obstacles for young players entering the NFL Developing a healthy training regimen Nutrition Sleep Handling sudden generational wealth Managing family expectations Managing public expectations The numbers game of the NFL that's steeped in limiting errors Treylon Burks and Alec Pierce: two second-year players who have appeared to figure out the correct priorities for working in the NFL. Other second-year players who have the opportunity and talent, but must show they've figured out how to navigate the obstacles of the grind: Khalil Shakir David Bell Kyle Philips Jerome Ford Jahan Dotson Justyn Ross Skyy Moore Skylar Thompson Keaontay Ingram Did Kyler Murray really want to be a football player or is he wishing he was an MLB player? Why Murray doesn't endear himself to teammates on and off the field? Colt McCoy may be the better option for the team and our prediction on the number of games McCoy will start in 2023. The player who will benefit from McCoy's tenure under center. If Murray plays this year, it may be an attempt to showcase him for a trade. 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/Qq_djRYUBxk Topics Is Jordan Love more prepared to take Packers' reins than Aaron Rodgers was? Is Kellen Moore right that the Chargers' offense will be better than the Cowboys? Is Courtland Sutton's film study of Michael Thomas going to pay off for him as a fantasy asset? Is Tim Patrick the best football player on the Broncos' wide receiver corps? Are we feeling the cheaper assets in the Broncos' WR room over Jerry Jeudy? Are we feeling Jonathan Mingo and Terrace Marshall because they are spring standouts? Does the promise of Raheem Blackshear's role in the receiving game put a damper on Miles Sanders'  fantasy prospects? Is the positive buzz on Dameon Pierce enough to dim concerns about Devin Singletary's role? Do we feel differently about DeVante Parker after he signed a deal potentially worth $33 million? Can Mike Evans have another 1,000-yard season in Tampa Bay? Is Chris Rodriguez a future fantasy asset? Has Treylon Burks done enough during the offseason to earn optimism among the fantasy community? Is Kyle Philips a part of the "Free Square List?" Is Puka Nacua a Robert Woods type of player in the Rams offense? Is Brandon Aiyuk capable of out-producing Deebo Samuel? Is Trent Sherfield a player to watch in Buffalo? How do we feel about Josh Allen's passive-aggressive shot at Stefon Diggs? 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.

Fantasy Life's Dwain McFarland makes a return visit for an RSP Film and Data podcast covering players who, relative to ADP, we're much higher, lower, and uncertain about.    https://youtu.be/RDQ8LDUBev0 Our good friend Dwain McFarland returns to the confines of the RSP cast for another fun conversation about fantasy football. This week, we spent 90 minutes sharing players we value differently than the current ADP. Dwain is coming around on Nick Chubb as a top-five back this year. Matt remains bullish on Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a Kupp-like option in Seattle. Dwain is high on Christian Watson and hopes Matt will talk him down. Matt believes Sam LaPorta will earn enough perimeter targets that concerns about Amon-Ra St. Brown's presence are overblown. Does Dwain agree? A certain AFC South receiver is one of Dwain's most drafted players this summer. Even if Kadarius Toney doesn't earn the traditional primary route-running role in Kansas City, Matt believes Toney has a strong shot at a WR2 floor. Who is the runner Dwain has come around to see my and J Moyer's point of view as a limited player, but ironically Matt acquired this offseason in a trade? The runner Matt is skeptical about playing more than 10 games this year but Dwain's injury resources are far more optimistic. The receivers Dwain and Matt admire whose fantasy values are about to take plunges thanks to new quarterbacks. The reason why Matt likes but doesn't love Bijan Robinson this year, despite valuing Robinson long-term as a top-five option in long-builds for dynasty leagues. Why Dwain has a lot of uncertainty about Elijah Moore. Why Matt sees a path to prominence for Samaje Perine but that path is difficult to predict. Matt's love for Cam Akers' stretch run in 2022 is bleeding into 2023, but is there the right balance of talent for Akers to deliver as an elite back? 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 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 Adam uses ADP as his fantasy rankings? Why Adam's use of ADP annoys Sigmund Bloom? Why risk isn't binary. The State of the Running Back: Facts, myths, and cost structures that enforce the current state of affairs. 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 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 2012-2020 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 2012-2020 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/88YWXYiMUrg Topics Tyreek Hill's off-field trouble. Davante Adams' on-field/post-game trouble. Kyler Murray's future in Arizona. Clayton Tune: a potential option to start at QB this year in Arizona? Concerns about the Eagles losing both coordinators. 49ers will be more aggressive on offense? Is Sam Darnold truly the QB2 ahead of Trey Lance? Cowboys offense under Mike McCarthy? Jaguars truly expecting more from Travis Etienne? Is all well between Stefon Diggs and Buffalo? Could the Bills trade Diggs? Is James Cook an NFL RB1? Noah Brown: C.J. Stroud could be better than Dak Prescott. The Jets expect to get the best from Aaron Rodgers. Matt Canada believes Kenny Pickett is heading in the right direction. Will Allen Robinson revive his career in Pittsburgh? Will Elijah Moore get his career on track in Cleveland? Michelin-star restaurants.   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.