2018 Workhorse Matrix – Season-Long Fill In (Flip) Players

Below are the season-long fill-in running backs (grade 6) in the 2018 Workhorse Matrix. These running backs are potential fill-in players but will have questionable long-term value. They are key flip players if they get the starting job. 6 - Fill-In for Season-Long Role, but Uncomfortable ...

The Next Tier of 2018 Workhorse Matrix Grades

Below are the second set of 2018 Workhorse Matrix Grades. The elite running backs can be found here, and discussions about the matrix can be found here and here.   Grade 8 - Capability to be Multi-Year Starter Kerryon Johnson Kerryon Johnson's tape shows a strong interior runner, with ...

Elite 2018 Workhorse Matrix Grades

Last year, out of many late nights fueled by the Starbucks in Mobile, Alabama, we came up with the Running Back Workhorse Matrix. The concept is to be able to categorize players in potential roles and valuations to compare incoming rookies with current NFL players. ...

Rookie Pick Draft Value: Elite Production

After a deep data dive over the past few weeks, clear historical rookie draft value opportunities have become apparent. Top 12 and top 6 production of players points to clear the historical rookie draft value of picks. Top 12 Production Get the rest of this content plus ...

Rookie Pick Draft Value: Top 24 Production

After a deep data dive over the past few weeks, clear historical rookie draft value opportunities have become apparent. Average top 24 production of players points to clear the historical rookie draft value of picks. Historical Production of Rookie Picks Get the rest of this content plus ...

Historical Rookie Draft Value: NFL Draft Position

After a deep data dive over the past few weeks, clear historical rookie draft value opportunities have become apparent. One of the key rookie draft value opportunities in rookie drafts can be clearly exploited is the relationship between rookie picks and NFL draft pick. Draft Value ...

10 Key 2018 NFL Draft Questions

In the lead-up to the NFL draft, there will be a lot of noise. Some are a smoke screen, while some are minor stories that mean very little. Then there is the tabloid trash. The pre-draft process can be lying time in the NFL. By focusing ...

Cascade Trade: Remaking a Team

As a means of self-scouting, I went back to a team I have had since early 2012 and noticed a cascade trade that has transformed my team. In terms of the roster construction, I do not have a player I drafted in the 2012 start ...

Josh Allen Is Not In Elite Company

Josh Allen may be the most polarizing prospect at the quarterback position in the 2018 draft class. His supporters tout his athleticism, arm strength and ability to improvise as cornerstones in his development into a franchise quarterback. Yet, Allen’s college production is a major question. ...

NFL Draft Early Declarations: Part 1

With bowl game season in full swing, early declarations for the NFL draft are starting to roll in. Below are the declared players to this point, and some brief notes on their college profiles. I’m updating a spreadsheet with all declarations pinned on my Twitter ...

Baker Mayfield Is In Elite Company

Baker Mayfield’s college production puts him an elite stratosphere. He fits the mold of a number one overall draft pick on the field. He has questions to answer about some conduct, but he has a solid draft profile and could be a value in rookie ...

The Fog of Production: Week 1

Value at the running back position is dominated by opportunity. After week one, injuries have already created plenty of opportunities. The fog of production creates substantial value opportunities. Baltimore Running Backs The Terrence West story is one that could be looked back on at the end of ...

Thursday Night Review: Patriots vs. Chiefs

After a long offseason, the NFL season finally started on Thursday night with the Patriots and the Chiefs, with the Chiefs pulling a road upset of the defending champs. Kareem Hunt Kareem Hunt started the game with a lost fumble on his first carry. The fumble is ...

The Value of 2018 Rookie Picks: Look Ahead

Prior to the start of the NFL season, it is important to have a grasp on the value of 2018 rookie picks. With the knowledge of 2018 rookie picks, in season trading decisions will be easier with flip players. Quarterback Three popular names in the first round ...

Assessing the College Landscape: Week 1

With week one of the college football season in the books there is some important news in the college landscape. Deondre Francois Florida State QB Deondre Francois tore his patella tendon in his left knee late against Alabama. The injury will require surgery and end Francois's season. ...

2017 College Preview: Remaining Key Running Backs

The recent 2017 College Preview series covered a series of key 2018 rookie running back prospects. There are several other key prospects to monitor in season. Chris Warren III - (8 - Capability to be Multi Year Starter) While D'Onta Foreman won all the accolades in the ...

2017 College Preview: L.J. Scott

This L.J. Scott preview is part of a series of previews of the 2017 college football season. These previews aim to provide for scouting prospects in the 2018 rookie draft. 2016 Film Review L.J. Scott shows functional athleticism for a back who weighs 230 pounds. He may ...

2017 College Preview: James Washington

This James Washington preview is part of a series of previews of the 2017 college football season. These previews aim to provide for scouting prospects in the 2018 rookie draft. 2016 Tape Review Washington is a thick and productive player through his three years at Oklahoma State. ...

2017 College Preview: Equanimeous St. Brown

This Equanimeous St. Brown preview is part of a series of previews of the 2017 college football season. These previews aim to provide for scouting prospects in the 2018 rookie draft. 2016 Tape Review St. Brown is long and lanky at 6'4". He led Notre Dame in ...

2017 College Preview: Kalen Ballage

This Kalen Ballage preview is part of a series of previews of the 2017 college football season. These previews aim to provide a groundwork for scouting prospects for 2018 rookie drafts. 2016 Tape Review Listed at 6'3" and 220 pounds, Ballage has dynamic movement skills. He has ...