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How has evolutionary biology evolved over time? What does it take to study evolution in natural populations? On this episode, we talk with Erik Svensson, an evolutionary biologist at Lund University, Sweden. Historically, evolutionary theory has focused largely on population and quantitative genetics, but the complexity of interactions between genetic variation, organisms, and their environments poses challenges to testing the theory in nature. In a recent perspective, Erik revisits a landmark 1983 paper by Russ Lande and Steven Arnold, “The measurement of selection on correlated characters,” that fundamentally altered how evolutionary biologists study evolution in natural populations. Erik digs into that transition and into the ongoing challenges of studying evolution in the wild. Yet, some biologists argue that such approaches fail to capture phenomena such as phenotypic plasticity, niche construction and epigenetic inheritance, and have called for an even broader update to evolutionary theory. We discuss whether it will be possible to develop a single cohesive theory of life, drawing from Erik's research and from our own conversations with past guests. Cover art: Keating Shahmehri. Find a transcript of this episode on our website.

CFL and NFL scout Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman discuss the guts of the team building behind the scenes of the 2023 NFL Draft.  If you want to understand the NFL Draft, this episode will take you a lot further down the road to getting there than 99 percent of the podcasts you'll listen to. https://youtu.be/BAyGyejjP8o Topics Good, bad, and ugly stories with war rooms and the building and execution of a draft board. The benefits and cautionary tales of relationships between scouts and agents. The team side of creating smoke screens for media and competition. The skills GMs require well beyond film study. How Russ would incorporate a new mental processing test like S2 into a team environment. Why a player's love for the game is far from a ridiculous question when studying prospects. It goes way deeper than playing. 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. 

CFL and NFL scout Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman discuss the things people aren't discussing enough with the Lamar Jackson contract story, position coaches, pro days, and prospects with stories like Zach Evans.  Topics This week: Why the collusion talk doesn't get to the heart of what Lamar Jackson's contract negotiations are really about. The careers of position coaches, the value of a good one, and the missed opportunities the NFL has with them. How Pro Days differ from the Combine and why prospects should do both. Zach Evans' quixotic college career and why odd/unconventional careers can be a red flag but also a tremendous opportunity to find players of unusual character.   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. 

CFL and NFL scout Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman discuss the lessons gained from Tom Brady's career, what's to gain from all-star games like the Senior Bowl, and what to make of a prospect like wide receiver Michael Wilson. Topics This week: What lessons did Tom Brady potentially learn about football from competing with Drew Henson at Michigan? How Russ Lande, who was higher on Brady than most, changed his scouting of quarterbacks based on Brady's career? The areas of Brady's game that Matt believes are most instructive for quarterbacking. Which NFL quarterbacks are benefitting most from Brady's retirement? Our thoughts on Brady staying retired. Discerning the signal from the noise at all-star games like the Senior Bowl: Learning to refine what you're observing. What scouts are really looking for during the week. Common red herrings that media latch onto. Past examples of players who had great/bad all-star weeks that weren't a reflection of their careers. How the NFL will approach a player like Michael Wilson, who is off to a good start at the Senior Bow, but whose career has been complicated? 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. 

Montreal Alouettes' head of U.S. scouting Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman discusses the Cardinals' changes on Kyler Murray's development challenges, the Justin Fields-Bryce Young offseason conundrum, our criteria for scouting RBs, and Tulane RB Tyjae Spears. Topics This week: The backdrop for Kliff Kingsbury's firing and what's ahead for Arizona. The work ahead for Kyler Murray and what's missed about evaluating success for NFL quarterbacks. Why the Bears could be legitimately considering drafting a first-round QB. Why the Bears might not be legitimately considering a first-round QB but what us to think so? Where we stand on Justin Fields. Thoughts on Bryce Young. Our criteria and red flags for scouting running backs. What people misunderstand about "tackling" when charting RB performance. The skills of Tyjae Spears and how they fit into some of these criteria as examples. 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. 

Montreal Alouettes' head of U.S. scouting Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman discuss how NFL teams develop lists of prospects for evaluation, why this is a great time of year to build the back end of rosters, and thoughts on quarterback development and running back devaluation.  Topics This week: The roles of Blesto, National, NFL teams, and college with creating lists of prospects with NFL potential. How scouts build these lists and the benefits of the process. How NFL teams use IR or cut veterans to earn opportunities to acquire and develop younger players. How Russ would structure a coaching staff to foster more quarterback development Why Tyler Allgeier's big afternoon in Atlanta is another signal of where the NFL is heading and what it means for the devaluation of the running back position. 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 -- and an early-bird, pre-order discount is available $19.95 through December 22nd.    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. 

Matt Waldman's RSP NFL Scouting Glossary illustrates how 2022 NFL Draft quarterback prospect Tanner McKee of Stanford accounts for the leverage of two defenders in coverage with his ball placement on a downfield target after evading two pass rushers early in the play. What Is "Accounting for Leverage?" Leverage is the favorable or unfavorable position that one player has relative to his opponent. Football analysts spend a lot of time on aspects of quarterbacking like coverage identification, progression reads, and play recall. These aspects of the position emphasize book smarts. A lot of book-smart quarterbacks struggle to deliver to their NFL expectations set during the pre-draft screening process. These book-smart passers ace the whiteboard portion of the interview, often earning praise that they see and understand the theory of the game like a coach. They impress during the interview, and, in the past, performed well on the Wonderlic--a test that had little value for football players because it didn't test the speed and accuracy of processing of information found on a football field. Dan Marino, Brett Favre, and Steve McNair — MVP quarterbacks — excelled on the field because they knew how to identify "what is open," and deliver the ball immediately. Russ Lande calls this "release confidence." I call it a fast and confident processor. Marino and McNair had low Wonderlic Scores. I don't know Favre's score, but he didn't know what a nickel defense was until he was two years in as an NFL starter. While understanding the academic side of football has a lot of value, there can be too much weight placed on it when evaluating the position. Quarterbacking is a performance job, not an academic one. What often separates the best NFL quarterbacks from the rest is the player's ability to account for leverage. It's an underrated facet of performance gaining more recognition because it's an underlying key to success among elite passers. When a quarterback identifies the leverage of key defenders relative to a route in question, he has instant data that tells him if the route will break open and where to place the football. The most advanced leverage readers will see the position of 2-3 defenders relative to the receiver's route and make complex placement choices that work well in that context. This isn't required with most routes. Much of the time a quarterback may only need to read the leverage of 1-2 defenders relative to a route. One of the best publications that I can recommend for understanding how to account for leverage in a manner that cuts through the if/then that can force quarterbacks to think too much in the heat of action is, "From Headset to Helmet: The R4 System," by Dub Maddox and Darin Slack. This publication might be the quarterbacking version of Bruce Lee's publication, "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do." Whereas Lee discusses all of the inefficiencies of Wing Chun and how Jeet Kune Do works past it, Maddox and Slack's publication is similar in this regard with leverage versus traditional methods of coverage processing. The Basics of Leverage Reading for Quarterbacks A passer is looking for the position of defenders relative to the receiver's route break, but not always during the break but at the top of the receiver's stem prior to the break. Here are basic considerations of favorable leverage: The defender is shaded outside the receiver during the stem and the route break is inside with no safety or linebacker shaded inside above or below the receiver. The defender is shaded inside the receiver during the stem and the route break is outside with no safety or linebacker shaded outside above or below the receiver. The defenders' chests and/or hips are open to a side of the field opposite the direction of the break. There are several other considerations. One is the position of defenders who cover the zone of the receiver's break or who aren't primarily covering the targeted re...

Montreal Alouettes' head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman discuss the scarcity of a complete tight end in the NFL,  Brock Purdy and the 49ers' end-of-year strategy with the QB position, Jon Robinson's firing, hard-to-teach skills, and thoughts on NFL players and prospects we've recently studied.  Topics This week: A complete tight end is not only hard to find, but it may not be wise to use him like one. Brock Purdy's debut and why the 49ers rolled with Josh Johnson as their backup. The Titans' firing of GM Jon Robinson and why it's a decent time to fire an NFL GM. Hard-to-teach skills for NFL prospects Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver The logic behind Baker Mayfield in L.A. NFL players and prospects we've recently studied. 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 -- and an early-bird, pre-order discount is available $19.95 through December 22nd.    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. 

Montreal Alouettes' head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman discuss the success of Miami Dolphins' quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the Colts' hiring of Jeff Saturday, Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, Andy Reid, and how it relates to effectively balancing task-oriented management principles with flexible and strategic thinking as an NFL head coach. Topics This week: The successful marriage of the player and scheme in the case of Tua Tagovailoa shouldn't be a knock on Tagovailoa. Where teams make mistakes by taking proven players and forcing new tasks on them. Why many task-oriented coaches fail. When task-oriented coaches are needed and when they must expand their skill base to reach another level of value. How owners influenced by the media create a "can't-win" situation for coaching hires if you play their game. How Bill Walsh's regimes succeeded with a lot of task-oriented principles thanks to the self-scouting of the coaches in action. Why Bill Parcells might have been a good NBA coach. Why Andy Reid has a strong balance between task-oriented and strategic thinking. How Jeff Saturday could potentially change how the NFL hires coaches. Even if the media and former players and coaches are proven right specifically about Saturday, there's a broader point underscoring the situation where they will remain wrong. 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 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. 

Montreal Alouettes' head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman go position-by-position and discuss productive NFL players who fit or don't fit our desired archetypes at each position. https://youtu.be/pC5VVQYFYNs This week: What makes a good leader at the quarterback position? Where are the critiques of Russell Wilson fair/unfair? Why are onsite visits to scout quarterbacks vital? A behavior/trait where NFL evaluators are prone to overreacting when interviewing quarterbacks. Why we're sold on the Vikings' acquisition of T.J. Hockenson. Why do we love the Christian McCaffrey trade for both sides but agree there's a legitimate trap door for John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan? The potential win-win-win for the Giants-Chiefs-Toney, but which of the three wins is the shakiest? Why aren't we sold on the Chase Claypool deal for the Bears? Why we're bullish on the Robert Quinn and Bradley Chubb deals, especially with the Jeff Wilson throw-in for Miami. Why did the Colts go with Sam Ehlinger over Matt Ryan? Why we're puzzled the Colts fired Marcus Brady and what it might mean. 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 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. 

Montreal Alouettes' head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman go position-by-position and discuss productive NFL players who fit or don't fit our desired archetypes at each position. Who are our types of players at each position — players we might take ahead of more productive options at the position who don't fit our archetype when building a team? That's the topic of this week's scout talk with Montreal Alouettes U.S. Head of Scouting Russ Lande and Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Matt Waldman. They go position-by-position, discussing the traits and skills that will gain or lose value for them when considering what they value at each position. This is the first of a two-part conversation on this topic that will eventually cover most of the positions. This week: Why Kyler Murray's game, a good young passer, goes against our type of desired player relative to Lamar Jackson or even less productive players like Davis Mills, Geno Smith, and Derek Carr. We appreciate Mike Williams and Kadarius Toney but we discuss what they have in common that doesn't fit our type for the receiver position while bringing up others who do. Why Colts' cornerback Kenny Moore's game encompasses a lot of qualities that are missing from other players we discuss. What put Drue Tranquill's career on a better track than Johnathan Abraham's? Why we loved Grant Delpit pre-draft but how he hasn't tightened up his game to be a productive fit in the NFL. And what all of this has to do with what we seek from safeties. Why Myles Jacks Jack is a linebacker type that Russ covets and Denzel Perryman is a type he wouldn't build around but would make good use of his services? Why Matt covets Eric Kendricks and Pete Woerner. Who would Matt prefer as a running back type between a player he loves to watch as a fan and a backup he appreciates more as an evaluator? The player who runs on the edge of abandon that Russ values and a productive player who doesn't fit Russ' archetype at the position. Why Ezekiel Elliott is still a top back? In two weeks, we'll cover the offensive and defensive lines and finish up tight and running backs. Another great pod that's appointment listening. 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 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. 

Montreal Alouettes' head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman go position-by-position and project what traits and skills will gain or lose value for NFL teams in future NFL Drafts if the two-high shells continue to drive NFL offenses to run the football. The run has statistically gained ground on the passing game in the NFL thanks to the spreading out of opposing defenses and their response to employ two-high shells. If this continues, and there's no reason to think it won't, the NFL will be forced to adapt to a reality where the best offenses control the football. Montreal Alouettes U.S. Head of Scouting, Russ Lande, and Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Matt Waldman undertake a strategic exercise to project how this impacts team building. They go position-by-position, discussing the traits and skills that will gain or lose value for NFL teams in future NFL Drafts if the two-high shells continue to drive NFL offenses to run the football. What type of offensive linemen will benefit or lose value in future drafts? Which teams are already ahead of the curve? Will the Gilbert Brown archetype at defensive tackle be back in vogue? Why the under-tackle will play a pivotal role if the Gilbert Brown archetype comes into play and who is a quintessential under-tackle in this league right now? Where the NFL may sacrifice on the athletic front at linebacker to account for what they'll need to stop the run. How will safeties' roles change? Where there will be more roles for certain types of running backs and potentially more running back conversion projects from wide receivers, but specific skills will remain a barrier to entry. Will the quarterback position go the route of long-form journalism? Quarterbacks who could have long careers in the NFL as journeymen thanks to this potential change. Quarterbacks who are so close to being ideal for this change, but their lack of confident action at the point of release remains a core obstacle. Which positions could lose the most value in future drafts? Another great pod that's appointment listening. https://youtu.be/48XbVz8Igh8 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 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 sexual abuse of children. 

Montreal Alouettes' head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman discuss Brian Daboll's management tack with his wide receiver corps, scheme and matchup players, notable scouting reports of the past, gamesmanship between coaches and GMs, and behaviors that attract/repel NFL teams.  This week's Scout Talk provides valuable perspective on how the league operates when it comes to player scouting and coaching as well as the challenges of hiring leaders at all levels of the organization. The likely positives but the potential negative of Brian Daboll's handling of Kadarius Toney and Kenny Golladay. Scheme Players vs. Match-up Players The difference. How long does it take for the league to neutralize schemed players? Can a scheme-reliant quarterback be a perennial starter in the NFL? Player behaviors that attract/repel NFL teams. Matt's evolution with scouting contact balance in running backs. Russ' approach regarding elite athletes vs. finesse technicians with scouting offensive tackles. Why quarterbacks may need a certain amount of narcissism for long-term success. Appointment listening. 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 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 sexual abuse of children. 

Montreal Alouettes' head of scouting Russ Lande and the RSP's Matt Waldman delivers a must-listen episode devoted to separating the reality from the myths about preseason buzz, free agent additions, draft capital and gamesmanship among teammates competing for NFL jobs. If you want to gain valuable perspective on how the league operates and understand the details that you miss from mass-media coverage of OTAs, training camps, preseason games, and depth chart movement, this is a must-listen episode of Scout Talk. There's a ton of great information here that ranges from broad thoughts about teams to specifics about current players: Why offseason drum beats don't matter unless those beats form a specific and discernable rhythm Skylar Thompson as a great example. Romeo Doubs as a positive example but with typical issues to address and a Davante Adams story that fits into the equation. Player Fit: Trey Sermon in San Francisco vs. Philly Why Sermon never fit in Kyle Shanahan's system. The type of backs Shanahan seeks vs what they thought they could change with Sermon. Why Philly is a good fit in theory but why talent takes a back seat for now. Draft Capital: The Hidden Advantage of a High-Round Draft Pick Why, for good and bad seasons, team management holds a clear bias with early-round picks. Why late-round picks with more talent than early-round players often fall through the cracks. Melvin Gordon, A.J. Quigley, and why reliability can supersede talent for system-leaning coaches. Gamesmanship: We hear great narratives about veterans helping young players. But... We don't hear about veterans at the end of careers who need the money, getting into the heads of teammates to take their jobs. Ty'Son Williams rise and quick fall as a potential example. This is an advanced class for football operations perspective. Appointment listening. 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 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 sexual abuse of children. 

Russ Lande, former NFL scout and the current head of national scouting for the Montreal Alouettes, joins Matt Waldman for another season of RSP Scout Talk. This week, they discuss processing speed, coach-scout dynamics, and camp hopefuls from the 2022 rookie class.  Russ and I are excited to embark on another year of the RSP Scout Talk podcast series. Here are this week's conversation topics: Testing the processing of information on the field: Why it's gaining value. The positions where it is vital and why. Examples of prospects with fast and slow processing abilities and the contributing factors that help/hurt processing speed. How coaches can make the most of slower processors. Where testing for processing may look like in the future. Coach-Scout-Team Dynamics: Why Dante Scarnecchia's appearance on the Athletic podcast with Robert Mays unintentionally revealed more about organizational management opportunities for personnel evaluation. The range of organizational models that teams have for coach-scout interaction for scouting. What Russ valued from his NFL experience with coaching staffs. How Bill Walsh's plan to videotape teaching sessions of veteran position coaches was the seed of his historic coaching tree. Why many teams try to be a highfalutin fusion restaurant with a star chef that leaves its fans dissatisfied, hungry, and stopping by joints like Five Guys on the way home -- and why the Steelers are that Five Guys franchise. Or, more aptly, Primanti's. Why Chris Olave is the best receiver of this rookie class. Why Russ is excited to see offensive packages for Malik Willis. 2022 Camp Hopefuls: Late-round/UDFA types that Russ and I are looking forward to hearing about this summer. Enjoy...we did! 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 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 sexual abuse.

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It was tight end day with Nebraska. We hear from offensive coordinator Mark Whipple and tight ends coach Sean Beckton on that unit's usage this fall. Mike Babcock joins the show to discuss spring ball and Husker baseball. NFL Draft insider Russ Lande previews a host of Huskers that could hear their name called in a month. An Exclusive Offer For Hail Varsity Radio Show Podcast Listeners! Get your subscription to Hail Varsity at a discount! Use Coupon Code: GBR A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's fall camp for football teams across the country (and games have started for some high school teams as well)! With that being the case, I decided to bring in my first scouting mentor - Russ Lande to talk about his scouting process!   Notes for the next couple of episodes will be sparse due to the business of this time, but this is one episode you'll need a pen and paper nearby! We talk through Russ' approach to teaching the art of scouting, how he evaluates practices, his thoughts on organizational culture, and much more on the evaluation process!   Please be sure to like, share, retweet and hit me back with what you learned from the show!

Just hours before the NFL Draft, news broke that Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay. Chris Schmidt and Damon Barr wonder if the next time they'll see the MVP will be on the gridiron or hosting Jeopardy. Brandon Vogel joins the show to talk about Nebraska AD Bill Moos and his generous football record prediction, plus some last minute thoughts before we head to the spring game on Saturday. Coach Gary Barnett is back to give some insight on what coaches tell their players before they head into draft night. Russ Lande remembers the story of when the Rams traded Jerome Bettis so they could draft Lawrence Phillips and how some things just don't work the way you want them to. Danny Burke is back for another Burke's Best Bets. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Brady sits down with Russ Lande, Director of US Scouting for the Montreal Alouettes and former NFL Scout to talk about the NFL Draft and how it works from behind the scenes. We also talk about the value of a mobile quarterback, how trades work, thought processes in the building and more.

Brady is back on a Thursday, preparing you for the NFL Draft on night one. He discusses the Patriots plan to get a QB and how yesterday's Panthers/Broncos trade impacts them. Could they end up with Jimmy G or even Aaron Rodgers? And Brady talks with former NFL Scout and Draft Expert, Russ Lande, as well as Insider Adam Kaufman of WBZ News Radio in Boston.

In the second hour of Betting Across America, the Director of US Scouting for the Montreal Alouettes and former NFL Scout Russ Lande goes over the players he likes going into the NFL Draft including his thoughts on the importance of quality quarterbacks in the NFL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Matt Waldman's RSP Scout Talk picks up with an excellent 90-minute conversation with NFL Draft Bible's Ric Serritella about media scouting, team building, and prospect talk that you won't want to miss.  Earlier this week, I joined Ric and Scout Talk co-host Russ Lande for a conversation on Ric's State of Football podcast at SI.com. I wanted to pick up where we left off and go into more depth. Ric and I share our "coming up" stories in this industry. Ric's one love, one necessary evil, and one changing opinion about his career. 2-3 players Ric and I are each sold on. 1-3 players Ric and I would risk selecting if our co-workers on a team were on board. How Ric and I would build teams if we were given a guaranteed five years as GMs. UDFA strategy A strategic reshaping of a scouting department The employment of retired player-consultants Vision for team construction One likely UDFA that you don't think will ever be a starter much less make an active roster this year, but we're intrigued with their game. You can check out the NFL Draft Bible here. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Joey breaks down NFL Free Agency with Montreal Alouettes director of US scouting.

Special guest, Montreal Alouettes Director of U.S. Scouting, Russ Lande will be joining us today to discuss 2021 NFL Draft offensive line prospects!! We'll also have all the latest news from around the NFL and preview the upcoming FCS slate this weekend!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

A packed show digging into the Bears choices and reality when it comes to the QBs in the draft. Scout Russ Lande breaks down the QB landscape for us from the teams perspectives, Adam Raymer from Bama Brawl stops and in talks some Mac Jones, Former Bears QB and Florida Gator Star Shane Matthews sheds some light on being a Quarterback in Chicago, as well as tells us About Kyle Trask

Matt Waldman does an RSP solo podcast about several running back prospects from the 2021 NFL Draft class.  Apologies for not delivering an RSP Cast last week. I was busy finalizing much of my running back board for the 2021 Rookie Scouting Portfolio and Russ Lande took a new job as the head of U.S. scouting for the Montreal Alouettes. Congratulations to Russ, who will join me once again for future Scout Talk episodes next week. So, I figured it was a good time for a brain dump on running back prospects. How does 2021's class compare to 2021 at the top of the board? Who are the 4-6 backs 2-3 tiers below the top of the board? Why do they have the promise to develop into lead backs and potentially feature backs if they address one currently lacking in their game, but their volatility is great enough that we may never see them earn extended time on the field? The prospect that reminds me of a young Tiki Barber. The runner who has a lot of the positive qualities of Melvin Gordon to his game but makes 3-4 confounding decisions per contest that hold him back. The back whose game I want to love, but can only like. The player that I like as a future starter but may not have as high on my board as people will expect. Why Eddie Lacy and LeGarrette Blount shouldn't be negative comparisons for runners and there are two that may fit those comparisons in some ways. Going further, why LenDale White shouldn't be a negative either unless you have done your homework well enough that you're making an off-field comparison and not an on-field one. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Brady is back for debut show of "Radio Row at Home" week and discusses Matthew Stafford not wanting to play for the Patriots, Dustin Pedroia's retirement and he talks with Dodgers VP of Player Personnel Galen Carr, Norwich Hockey alum and Stanley Cup Champ, Keith Aucoin, and Montreal Alouettes Director of US Scouting, Russ Lande.

Brady talks with Montreal Alouettes Director of US Scouting, Russ Lande, who talks with us about what scouts look for ahead of the NFL Draft, if first-round picks are valuable and he talks with us about Mac Jones and the connection to the Patriots. He's also served in scouting roles for the Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Rams and talks with us about the Goff/Stafford trade and how a roster should be built.

Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk podcast with Russ Lande concludes its series devoted to evaluation misses and lessons learned with an episode on the quarterback, the most difficult position to evaluate in sport.   Russ Lande and I have had our share of successes between us, ranging from Tom Brady and Marc Bulger to Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes. We've also had our share of failures and lessons learned. Evaluating quarterbacks has become harder than ever--and the position was the most difficult to scout in the first place. We spent the hour discussing what we've learned about evaluating quarterbacks. Bruce Gradkowski and John Beck: Arm strength may be overrated, but it's still essential. Blaine Gabbert and Mark Sanchez: The danger of taking a quarterback based on one year of play. Johnny Manziel and Nate Davis: Great physical and technical talent, but the emotional dedication to the game matters. Ryan Nassib and Jake Fromm: Tape vs workouts and the benefits and detriments of both. Tyler Wilson, Brian Brohm, and Jeff Tedford quarterbacks: Quarterbacks who benefitted more from a master tactician's system and coaching than they grew as NFL prospects. Jake Locker: If the mechanics are good and the accuracy is bad, it's hard to fix. If you missed the previous episodes, they're well worth a listen: Running Backs Wide Receivers Tight Ends For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk podcast with Russ Lande begins a series devoted to evaluation misses and lessons learned. This week’s episode on tight ends underscores the theme of waiting on a revolution.  This episode of Scout Talk with Russ Lande is an informative conversation about the tight ends who we didn’t evaluate well and what we learned from it: Lande's story about Butch Davis and Jeremy Shockey. Waiting for Godot: Why scouts were often too early with their valuation of players who would fit in the NFL today but no 7-10 years ago. Jason Witten and What Is Athletic Enough? Witten is much quicker than fast as well as a troublesome template for evaluating the athletic ability of good receiving tight ends who can block but not win downfield. Joe Don Duncan: Strong enough, quick enough, and tough enough, but size matters. Nick Vannett and the first-game bias that can occur with an evaluation. Chase Coffman and the issue with high-cut builds. It's All About the Shoe Size: A story about safeties that applies to builds for specific positions. If you missed the episode on wide receivers or the show on running backs, they are worth a listen. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

One of only a half-dozen guys I could unequivocally see as an upgrade to Alfred Morris Photo by Mike Pettigano. Matt Waldman’s RSP Scout Talk podcast with Russ Lande begins a series devoted to evaluation misses and lessons learned. This week’s episode on running backs offers a lot of players to choose from.  This episode of Scout Talk with Russ Lande is a fantastic conversation about the running backs who we didn’t evaluate well and what we learned from it: The Walter Payton Effect: The exception proving the rule that running backs have to have a certain amount of size and strength for every-down usage. After-Contact Skill: The value of attacking first versus the ability to absorb punishment. Alvin Kamara and Ball Security: How to deliver an accurate assessment that balances technical flaws and fumble rates. Trent Ricardson: Players who helped us learn the value of studying blocking schemes. Andre Williams: Players who helped us learn how the game has changed for the position. Jonathan Dwyer and the case of the quarterback being the eyes for the runner. Players who out-performed and underperformed to our expectations. How we addressed our mistakes and players we hit on as a result of these mistakes. If you missed the last episode on wide receivers, it's well worth a listen. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Matt Waldman's RSP Scout Talk podcast with Russ Lande begins a series devoted to evaluation misses and lessons learned. This week's episode on wide receivers offers a lot of players to choose from.  This episode of Scout Talk with Russ Lande is a fantastic conversation about the wide receivers who we didn't evaluate well and what we learned from it: Players we valued too much for their athletic ability. Players who helped us learn the value of different roles and fits within schemes. Players who didn't have enough to compensate for physical or technical flaws. Players we thought could develop but we didn't understand which areas are easier or harder to develop in the league. Players who out-performed and underperformed to our expectations. How we addressed our mistakes and players we hit on as a result of these mistakes. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2021  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.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Pro scout Russ Lande and Scott BIschoff talk about wide receiver evaluation in their second episode. There is discussion about watching a player and seeing another player pop, generating excitement to get into a full evaluation which can lead to disappointment when watching every snap from a player. There is a bit to be learned about watching everything from a player, and not just highlights.They break down Alabama wide receivers Devonta Smith, and Jaylen Waddle, and LSU’s Ja’Marr Chase. Each player is given a thorough look from Russ and Scott, and they discuss their strengths and weaknesses, potential problems at the NFL level. They also talk about what kind of player each will be in the NFL.Stay on top of what will be happening when the draft becomes our focus, and learn about these players, and the scouting process in this episode of the draft brawl.

Pro Scout Russ Lande and Scott Bischoff take center stage while they crack open this draft for us. They break down what you look for in QBs from a NFL scouting perspective and shed light on players in this draft. Get ahead of the offseason and make yourself smarter about scouting in this episode of the draft brawl

This week’s edition of Matt Waldman’s RSP Cast Scout Talk with Russ Lande discusses the value of coaches with varied experience, interim coaches, and advice to aspiring media-football scouts.  Why is it important for football leadership to have a variety of experiences under different regimes?  Why are desperation and failure vital components for organizational success in NFL scouting? Why do so few interim coaches have long-term success in the NFL and what does this mean for Raheem Morris in Atlanta? And why is it important for aspiring scouts—football and media—to own failure? Former NFL scout, BigTen Network analyst, and current CFL scout, Russ Lande and Rookie Scouting Portfolio publisher Matt Waldman discuss these subjects and more in this week's Scout Talk podcast. If you're interested in the game behind the game of football as well as the perspective that's important to be a scout, this episode is for you. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2020  Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2019 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

This week's edition of Matt Waldman's RSP Cast Scout Talk with Russ Lande debates the merits of Daniel Jones and Carson Wentz, the value of head coaches and offensive coordinators, Lamar Jackson's current performance, and thoughts on a pair of intriguing wide receiver prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft.  If all financials were equal, would you rather be the head coach of Carson Wentz or Daniel Jones? What's more vital for NFL success a great head coach or an elite quarterback? These were the questions Footballguys.com owner Joe Bryant broached privately on our staff message board this week. I thought they were also good questions for me to discuss with former NFL and current CFL scout Russ Lande. Lande also added the value of offensive coordinator into the mix. Alex Gibbs, Bill Parcells, Marty Schottenheimer earned relevant mentions during this conversation about development and the role of the coach, the player, and the coordinator. We then discussed Lamar Jackson's 2020 season that has been in the spotlight because the public is reacting as if the 6-3 Ravens are 3-6. Is Jackson the problem? Is the staff? Or are both part of an imminent solution? And how long do we define 'imminent?' We finish the show with thoughts about a pair of big, strong, and tough wide receivers on the college scene: Wake Forest's Sage Surratt and Temple's Branden Mack. You may find Lande's comp for Surratt surprising in some respects and Waldman's thoughts on Mack esoteric but according to Lande, gets to the inner nature of the role of scouting. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2020  Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2019 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Matt Waldman's RSP Cast brings back former NFL and current CFL scout Russ Lande for a 2020 season of Scout Talk. This week, they discuss the development trajectories of several NFL quarterbacks and receivers.  Russ Lande and I had a blast doing Scout Talk last year and have brought it back once again as a bi-weekly series for the 2020 football season and 2021 NFL Draft. This week, Russ and I discuss the talents, flaws, progress, and overall development trajectories of a trio of NFL quarterbacks and a pair of young wide receivers: Jared Goff Carson Wentz Lamar Jackson Chase Claypool D.K. Metcalf We also discuss the role of analytics, film study, game-planning, and cooperative development that has gone into the success or struggles with these players. We wrap up the episode with conversations about Clemson receiver Amari Rodgers and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2020  Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2019 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

Russ Lande and Matt Waldman discuss why the tenets of inclusive thinking are naturally the most effective ways of scouting players in this week's RSP Scout Talk podcast.  Generalizations are dangerous. When applied to the evaluation of football players, generalizations can unnecessarily exclude talented, hard-working, and well-adjusted young men from NFL opportunities that could have led to an ideal organizational fit. An NFC East squad made this mistake years ago when it excluded specific height and weight ranges for wide receivers before ever evaluating their performance. The analytics staff meant well, but the poor application of the data as policy unintentionally led to several missed opportunities and restricted the choices of the team. Filters are only as good as the knowledge and judgment with when and where to apply them. Former NFL and current CFL Scout Russ Lande and I cover some generalizations that a student of scouting recently gleaned from conversations with NFL scouts and posted on a block. We share why a more inclusive approach to these lessons yield better results: Interviewing a college staff and not just the gatekeeper. Why judging prospects based solely on the number of parents in the home is misleading. How the characterization of specific cities as party towns is not only backward in thinking but tone-deaf and promotes unproductive exclusivity. Why a player's high school background is not a predictor of professionalism or grit. I also share thoughts on four underclassmen that I've watched this summer that you should keep an eye on, including DE Gregory Rosseau (Miami), RB Jaret Patterson (Buffalo), WR David Bell (Purdue), and RB Jah-Maine Martin (NC A&T). For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2020  Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2019 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

In this episode of the RSP Scout Talk podcast, Matt Waldman and Russ Lande share eight rookies who may need a second team to achieve NFL success, on- and off-field characteristics of mentally and emotionally resilient players, and the value of studying players with the All-22 and the broadcast angle.  What do Ben Barch, Denzel Mims, Brycen Hopkins, Isaiah Simmons, Jordan Love, and three other rookies have in common? They're players that Russ Lande and I think might need a second team to unlock their skills.  In addition to discussing the rationales for our thoughts on these eight players, we also delve into stories about on-field intangibles that matter about football prospects—including stories about Russell Wilson, Adrian Peterson, Nick Chubb, and Peyton Manning. We also share where we find broadcast tape valuable for the evaluation process and why more open-minded organizations will eventually incorporate it into their film study as a supplement to the All-22 and other camera angles that are becoming available. We finish the episode with a conversation about the realities of football and sport returning during the pandemic. With the exception of the final segment, it was another fun episode for your listening pleasure. 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.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2019 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

In this episode of the RSP Cast's Scout Talk, CFL, and former NFL Scout, Russ Lande joins Matt Waldman for a conversation about the impact of the global pandemic on NFL scouting in 2020 and 2021.  What do scouts and coaches do immediately after the NFL Draft and how will that change thanks to the Covid-19 virus? Russ Lande and I discuss the schedules of scouting departments and how the pandemic could generate a permanent and positive outcome for the profession when it comes to travel, expenses, education, and communication with coaches. Then, we look ahead to 2021 and discuss the potential challenges that the pandemic could pose for NFL scouts, prospects, and agents for the coming year. This includes why some within the NFL may decide an NFL Draft in February may hold an advantage for the teams but be disruptive for other parties deeply involved with the process. We also discuss offseason moves (the draft, UDFAs, and free agency) we liked from the 2020 campaign, including picks by the Packers, Seahawks, Chargers, Cardinals, Falcons, Browns, Vikings, and Steelers. We end the show with a conversation about Jake Fromm's fit in Buffalo and how his arrival could be mutually beneficial to Allen and Fromm. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), download the 2020  Rookie Scouting Portfolio and post-draft addition for $21.95.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2019 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse.

2020 NFL DRAFT POSITIONAL PREVIEW SERIES: TIGHT ENDS & WIDE RECEIVERS NFL Draft analysts Russ Lande and Ric Serritella host their weekly Infectious Scouting Podcast show, counting you down to the 2020 NFL Draft! About Russ Lande: A veteran scout over the past 20 years for the NFL, CFL & XFL, Russ Lande has worked for the Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns and Montreal Alouttes. He is the founder of Infectious Scouting and also teaches a course on 'Football GM & Scouting' for SMWW. You can follow Russ @RUSSLANDE About Ric Serritella: Established in 2002, Ric Serritella is the creator of NFL Draft Bible and currently serves as an advance scout for the NFL Collegiate Bowl, held on January 18, 2020 in Pasadena, California. You can follow Ric @ricserritella

2020 NFL DRAFT POSITIONAL PREVIEW SERIES: DEFENSIVE LINE & OFFENSIVE LINE NFL Draft analysts Russ Lande and Ric Serritella host their weekly Infectious Scouting Podcast show, counting you down to the 2020 NFL Draft! About Russ Lande: A veteran scout over the past 20 years for the NFL, CFL & XFL, Russ Lande has worked for the Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns and Montreal Alouttes. He is the founder of Infectious Scouting and also teaches a course on 'Football GM & Scouting' for SMWW. You can follow Russ @RUSSLANDE About Ric Serritella: Established in 2002, Ric Serritella is the creator of NFL Draft Bible and currently serves as an advance scout for the NFL Collegiate Bowl, held on January 18, 2020 in Pasadena, California. You can follow Ric @ricserritella

2020 NFL DRAFT POSITIONAL PREVIEW SERIES: LINEBACKERS & EDGE RUSHERS NFL Draft analysts Russ Lande and Ric Serritella host their weekly Infectious Scouting Podcast show, counting you down to the 2020 NFL Draft! About Russ Lande: A veteran scout over the past 20 years for the NFL, CFL & XFL, Russ Lande has worked for the Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns and Montreal Alouttes. He is the founder of Infectious Scouting and also teaches a course on 'Football GM & Scouting' for SMWW. You can follow Russ @RUSSLANDE About Ric Serritella: Established in 2002, Ric Serritella is the creator of NFL Draft Bible and currently serves as an advance scout for the NFL Collegiate Bowl, held on January 18, 2020 in Pasadena, California. You can follow Ric @ricserritella

2020 NFL DRAFT POSITIONAL PREVIEW SERIES: DEFENSIVE BACKS NFL Draft analysts Russ Lande and Ric Serritella host their weekly Infectious Scouting Podcast show, counting you down to the 2020 NFL Draft! About Russ Lande: A veteran scout over the past 20 years for the NFL, CFL & XFL, Russ Lande has worked for the Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns and Montreal Alouttes. He is the founder of Infectious Scouting and also teaches a course on 'Football GM & Scouting' for SMWW. You can follow Russ @RUSSLANDE About Ric Serritella: Established in 2002, Ric Serritella is the creator of NFL Draft Bible and currently serves as an advance scout for the NFL Collegiate Bowl, held on January 18, 2020 in Pasadena, California. You can follow Ric @ricserritella

2020 COMBINE RECAP EDITION NFL Draft analysts Russ Lande and Ric Serritella host their weekly Infectious Scouting Podcast show, counting you down to the 2020 NFL Draft! About Russ Lande: A veteran scout over the past 20 years for the NFL, CFL & XFL, Russ Lande has worked for the Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns and Montreal Alouttes. He is the founder of Infectious Scouting and also teaches a course on 'Football GM & Scouting' for SMWW. You can follow Russ @RUSSLANDE About Ric Serritella: Established in 2002, Ric Serritella is the creator of NFL Draft Bible and currently serves as an advance scout for the NFL Collegiate Bowl, held on January 18, 2020 in Pasadena, California. You can follow Ric @ricserritella

NFL Draft analysts Russ Lande and Ric Serritella host their weekly Infectious Scouting Podcast show, counting you down to the 2020 NFL Draft! About Russ Lande: A veteran scout over the past 20 years for the NFL, CFL & XFL, Russ Lande has worked for the Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns and Montreal Alouttes. He is the founder of Infectious Scouting and also teaches a course on 'Football GM & Scouting' for SMWW. You can follow Russ @RUSSLANDE About Ric Serritella: Established in 2002, Ric Serritella is the creator of NFL Draft Bible and currently serves as an advance scout for the NFL Collegiate Bowl, held on January 18, 2020 in Pasadena, California. You can follow Ric @ricserritella In This Episode: --Senior Bowl Reaction & Impact --We preview the 2020 NFL Combine --Plus, @SMWW Football Career Conference *Programming Note: We would like to thank everyone for tuning in appreciate everyone who likes, shares and subscribes to our broadcast!!! Please help us spread our message.

CFL Scout Russ Lande and RSP author Matt Waldman discuss what they would change about the NFL Combine, share how the deservedly maligned Wonderlic Test can actually have a reasonable purpose for scouting NFL talent, and reflect on players that influenced our scouting of talent. This is a jam-packed show with excellent topics: Why Russ would make the NFL Combine a two-week event to help NFL teams collect the most vital information. Why the gauntlet drill is an outdated workout with only marginal usefulness relative to current technology. The value of the "L" drill for offensive linemen and how Russ learned to tweak it to determine which players have a great mind-motor link. Is there value for the Wonderlic test despite the test being a culturally-biased tool that doesn't appropriately measure the most important forms of intelligence required for on-field play? Surprisingly, there is but many teams still approach the Wonderlic with a complete lack of sophistication. Coaches and scouts have players that influence them for good or for bad. How did Dan Fouts, Leslie O'Neal, Bill "White Shoes" Johnson, and Earnest Byner influence Russ and Matt? Russ's Frank Gore and Edgerrin James stories. Russ and Matt discuss three players that caught their attention this month. Bonus discussion: Is Jake Fromm a starter talent? This was another episode where we could have gone at least another hour. We hope you enjoy. For the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), pre-order the 2020  Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95.   If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2019 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge.   Best yet, a percentage of each sale is set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse