Feel It or F#@k It: Week 4

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/lc11-7zTZOg Topics Tom Brady Pollard/Spears C.J. Stroud Dynasty value Dak/Lamb contract situations Aiyuk contract situation Tee Higgins playing for Bengals Joe Burrow as a top-5 fantasy QB Tua contract situation Geno's job security Bryce Young's upside Diontae Johnson Michael Penix - Raiders? Evaluation and Valuation Is this where media analytics get the NFL Draft wrong: They believe expected value data is complete and valid and a validation check. Does the media misunderstand the purpose of the NFL Draft? 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.

This week on the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman share their thoughts about the 2024 NFL Draft Class.   https://youtu.be/eVUJCE7qnoU 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. Note: If you have difficulty playing the podcast, download it. Topics What's unique about this class or your scouting journey with this class that you've never experienced before? Favorite write-up on each of our sites/subscriptions. Our view of what a coach killer is and perhaps should we rebrand the term as “executive emergency brake that derails the train.” Who could be that unintentional weapon for execs in this class? High-end career outcomes for  Troy Franklin, Xavier Worthy, and Keon Coleman. 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.

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. This week, RSP-NFL Draft Topics Note: If you have trouble listening, download the podcast. https://youtu.be/Z-hWJpRPJjo Topics Is Merrill Hoge correct that Drake Maye is a potential coach-killer? The difference between Maye's and Caleb Williams' pocket management. Breaking down the Houston passing game after the Stefon Diggs trade. Breaking down the Buffalo passing game after the Diggs trade and a rookie fit for the Bills. Josh Jacobs in Green Bay. Aaron Jones in Minnesota. Travis Etienne's current fantasy value. Trevor Lawrence's current fantasy value. Miami's ground game and fantasy value. A rookie Matt fears he might be too high on. A rookie Matt fears he might be too low on. 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.

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. This week, RSP-NFL Draft Topics Note: If you have trouble listening, download the podcast. Topics Toughest eval? Safest RB? Biggest boom-bust RB? The appeal of Bo Nix. Is Brock Bowers a potential record-breaker? Does Caleb Williams' game have a child-proof label for the Bears? Ricky Pearsall or Ladd McConkey (why not both...okay, Matt picks one)? Ray Davis, underrated? Bucky Irving, underrated? Blake Watson, underrated? Michael Penix, Jr., underrated? Tip Reiman, starter ceiling? Kairee Robinson, underrated? Cade Stover: instant starter? 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.

Matt Waldman shares a few points about each of the 22 TE prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class that he scouted for the 2024 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Note: If you have difficulty playing the podcast, DOWNLOAD IT or listen via YouTube. (The YouTube version will be out later on Saturday) Topics A review of the top-15 rookie performances at the position and what it may mean for the position moving forward. If Sam LaPorta walked up to Mike Ditka's house last year will Brock Bowers kick down the door? What part of Cade Stover's game belies his experience at the position? Where does Theo Johnson's athletic ability have difficulty showing up on the field? Matt's fave tight end to watch this year who he can get past has earned little buzz during his career but Michael Mayer earned three years' worth. The undersized tight end with some of the best hands in this class. The tight end the NFL will value higher than fantasy GMs. The tight end archetype that the NFL overdrafts annually and the one from his class who could be the exception to the rule. Check out this podcast for a lot more. It’s just a small taste of what you get every year with the Rookie Scouting Portfolio pre-draft/post-draft guide. See below. 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.

This week on the Going Deep podcast, Brandon Angelo and Matt Waldman play the "if we were NFL GMs game." 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. Note: If you have difficulty playing the podcast, download it. Topics Who are two players on our "Do Not Draft" lists? Who are the prospects we consider high-floor options with third-day draft capital? Who are the prospects we'd plant a flag for? Who are the most skilled problem solvers in this class? 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.

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/f563yQ_OtWI Topics New England: Best rookie fit Jacoby Brissett's value Washington: Best rookie QB fit Marcus Mariota getting another shot at starting? Gardner Minshew beating out Aiden O'Connell Geno Smith retaining the starting job. Russell Wilson's pole position. Daniel Jones as a starting NFL QB Dak’s contract is not being reworked. Gus Edwards: Feature back? Under or off-the-radar rookies we should know: QB, RB, WR, TE. Mike McDaniel paired with Xavier Worthy Zach Wilson: Redeemable? Hip-drop tackle and other rule changes. 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.

Matt Waldman shares a few points about each of the 53 running back prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class that he scouted for the 2024 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Note: If you have difficulty playing the podcast, DOWNLOAD IT or listen via YouTube. (The YouTube version will be out later on Saturday) Topics Why isn't there much of a difference between a great class and a poor RB? How could this class surprise the public despite its poor reputation? Which running back has underrated contact metrics? Who understands how to take on half a defender and who doesn't? Which touted prospect has a similar issue as Isaiah Spiller versus contact? Kimani Vidal looks like what people think they see when they watch a certain pro. Who has a consistent flaw that could be the difference between him performing at the bottom of a tier as a low-end contributor off the bench and the top-end contributor in a committee? Why is hugging blocks important? Who does it well? Who doesn't? Check out this podcast for a lot more. It’s just a small taste of what you get every year with the Rookie Scouting Portfolio pre-draft/post-draft guide. See below. 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.

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. TopicsPittsburgh QB situation. The Bears doing right by Fields? Pickett, Johnson getting shipped out? Bears adding Keenan Allen? Bears adding D'Andre Swift? Kirk Cousins curing all the Falcons' ills? Marquise Brown becoming a factor in KC Sam Howell a threat to Geno Smith? Sam Darnold in Minnesota? Can he be this year's Baker Mayfield-like redemption story? Derrick Henry in Baltimore? Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia? Josh Jacobs in Green Bay? Aaron Jones in Minnesota? Joe Mixon in Houston? Zack Moss in Indy? Austin Ekeler in Washington? Tony Pollard in Tennessee? Calvin Ridley in Tennessee? Jerry Jeudy redemption coming in Cleveland? What is Gabe Davis now that he's in Jacksonville? 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.

Matt Waldman shares a few points about each of the 54 wide receiver prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class that he scouted for the 2024 Rookie Scouting Portfolio. Note: If you have difficulty playing the podcast, DOWNLOAD IT or listen via YouTube. (The YouTube version will be out later on Saturday) Topics Is this a historic WR class of prospects? What makes a WR class great? How many prospects typically become good producers? What are the obstacles we should remember? How many prospects in this class have draftable grades? Whose route running got compared to sentence diagrams? What issue do two prospects who played in Athens, Ga. have in common? Whose athletic ability has great suddenness that doesn't translate to his game? Whose game is like a talented young pitcher with three strong pitches and it will be enough for success early on? Who has the greatest boom-bust ratio among the top prospects in this class? Thoughts on 54 prospects listed in alphabetical order by first name. 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.