
Matt Waldman's RSP Cast
Matt Waldman’s NFL and college football scouting podcast.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 0sec
The State of NFL Offenses, Roy Green, Daryl Lamonica, and Harstad’s Razor: RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad and Matt Waldman
Join Roy Green, a legendary NFL athlete, and Daryl Lamonica, a celebrated former quarterback, as they dive into the current state of NFL offenses. They tackle misconceptions about passing game statistics and the emerging talents of quarterbacks like Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing selection biases in sports analysis and reflects on past players' potential in today's game. Expect insightful discussions on drafting strategies and the evolution of player roles, blending history with modern football dynamics.

Sep 30, 2024 • 0sec
Feel It or F–It 9.30.24: An RSP Cast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman
In this lively discussion, the hosts dive into the performances of key players like Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams. They analyze the impact of injuries, particularly Rashid Rice's ACL setback, on team dynamics. A humorous segment showcases a player's wardrobe mishap during practice. The hosts critically assess quarterback play, addressing underappreciated talents and the evolving strategies of teams like the Eagles. They also emphasize the importance of evaluating statistics for fantasy success while sharing their passion for content creation in the fantasy football realm.

Sep 26, 2024 • 0sec
Win-Now Trades, Jayden Daniels, and QB Value in Rookie Draft: RSP Film And Theory with Adam Harstad and Matt Waldman
Footballguys staff writer and FSWA Writer of the Year, Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Theory as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2024 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 (and not surprising he earned the FSWA’s Fantasy Writer of the Year). 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. 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/2v0ydD-jQZA
Topics
The value of win-now trades and when to make them.
Jayden Daniels is the intersection of a lot of topics surrounding offensive scheme, QB development, and media buzz.
How Adam views rookie QBs in drafts and why it's a worthwhile complement to scouting reports.
Note: We had a bad Internet connection for this week's show that we couldn't resolve, so there are rough spots during the Jayden Daniels-QB conversation.
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.

Sep 25, 2024 • 0sec
Kalel Mullings and Justin Joly: RSP-Campus2Canton Podcast with Felix Sharpe and Matt Waldman
Campus2Canton’s Felix Sharpe joins Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast to share some of his favorite emerging stars and backups of note in college football.
Felix Sharpe returns to the show for us to break down two college players you should know about as a fantasy GM, especially in dynasty and devy formats.
https://youtu.be/KIMDOu-APpA
Topics
Kalel Mullings
Donovan Edwards
Justin Joly
Alabama-George notables at the skill positions
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.

Sep 23, 2024 • 0sec
Feel It or F–It 9.23.24: 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.
https://youtu.be/TV6os3IZ5sg
Note: If you have trouble listening, download the podcast.
Topics
Dallas Goedert
Calvin Austin
Drake London and Kyle Pitts
Kavontae Turpin
Jake Ferguson
Eagles and Cowboys defenses
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense
Malik Willis
Saquon Barkley
Kevin O'Connell, Dave Canales, and "QB fit/development" in the NFL.
Rachaad White
Jauan Jennings
Jordan Mason
Flowers for Sean McVay
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.

Sep 20, 2024 • 0sec
Progress Reports on the 2023 and 2024 Rookie QB Classes in the NFL: Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk
Matt Waldman's RSP Scout Talk provides a progress report on the 2023 and 2024 rookie quarterback classes.
How I evaluate quarterbacks once they begin their NFL careers was a topic I broached this time last year. With the past two years of quarterbacks as hot points of media discussion, I'm using the article/thread as a framework for analyzing what's most important for a young quarterback to show on the field.
Production and wins are the bottom line. While true, the myopic focus on the bottom line ahead of embracing a legitimate growth process is one of the greatest problems with young quarterback management in the NFL. Growth is only given lip service.
Organizations have insufficient development processes, they are impatient with results, and they contribute to public pressure. Sink or swim. They don't bench intermittently. A benching in today's league is too often considered a death knell for that player's future as a long-term starter.
Drew Brees would have never developed if his early career unfolded in today's environment.
With that said, I share my thoughts on Bryce Young, Will Levis, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, and even Skylar Thompson as I take you through the factors I use with evaluating NFL QBs early in their careers.
I will note that Tyson Bagent and Aidan O'Connell are inadvertently getting that intermittent playing/bench time as reserves. Bagent's situation may prove the most favorable. If you play fantasy football, you may want to hang onto Bagent in leagues with deep rosters of 35-50 spots.
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.

Sep 19, 2024 • 0sec
Fran Tarkenton, Patrick Mahomes, and Skylar Thompson: RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad and Matt Waldman
Fran Tarkenton, a legendary NFL quarterback known for his innovative style, shares his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes, asserting that Mahomes has mastered skills he once exhibited. Adam Harstad discusses strategic approaches to fantasy football, especially regarding roster management for quarterbacks like Skylar Thompson, whose potential makes him a top choice for GMs. The conversation also dives into the evolution of quarterback play and emphasizes the importance of character assessment in player evaluations, providing valuable insights for both fantasy players and fans.

Sep 16, 2024 • 0sec
Feel It or F-It 9.16.24: 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/xDShHsglRak
Topics
Will Levis
Anthony Richardson
Breece Hall
Colts run defense
Dalton Kincaid
Kyler Murray
Marvin Harrison, Jr.
Caleb Williams
Erick All
Treylon Burks
Malik Nabers
Brock Bowers
Sam Darnold
Chiefs backfield
Gardner Minshew
Saints offense
Derek Carr
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.

Sep 12, 2024 • 0sec
Week 1 Developments, Identifying Worthwhile Trades, the Argument for Ed Reed’s All-Time Greatness: RSP Film and Theory with Adam Harstad and Matt Waldman
Footballguys staff writer and FSWA Writer of the Year, Adam Harstad joins RSP Film and Theory as Matt Waldman’s cohost for the 2024 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 (and not surprising he earned the FSWA’s Fantasy Writer of the Year). 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. 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/J-m_3V6Y8cs
Topics
Week 1 storylines that interested us:
Derek Carr
Alvin Kamara
Jim Harbaugh
Quentin Johnston
Trevor Lawrence
Brian Thomas, Jr.
Win-Win Trades
How to identify them: The various types
Looking beyond the actual deal to identify them
Ed Reed: An argument for why he was the greatest defender in NFL history.
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.

Sep 11, 2024 • 0sec
Emerging College Football Stars and Backups to Know: Matt Waldman’s RSP/C2C Podcast with Felix Sharpe
Campus2Canton's Felix Sharpe joins Matt Waldman's RSP Cast to share some of his favorite emerging stars and backups of note in college football.
Felix Sharpe returns to the show for us to break down five college players you should know about as a fantasy GM, especially in dynasty and devy formats.
Topics
Cam Ward
Jeremiah Smith
Ryan Williams
Sire Gaines
Tahj Brooks
https://youtu.be/hUmQ986d-20
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.
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