Matt Waldman's RSP Cast Feel It or F–k It 3.2.26: An RSP Podcast with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman
Mar 2, 2026
Quick-fire talk about combine turf and the limits of 40-yard times. Deep dives on testing results and workout drills like the gauntlet. Spotlight on numerous prospects’ athletic showings, contested-catch concerns, blocking and fumble risks. A look at the strength of the 2026 tight end class and a reaction to a recent running back trade.
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Route Skill Offsets Moderate 40 Time For Receivers
- Slow official 40 for Carnell Tate (4.5) shouldn't erase his projection because elite route skills and catch-point ability predict NFL success.
- Waldman compares Tate to reliable route-running producers like Larry Fitzgerald and Marvin Jones.
Avoid Backs With Chronic Fumble Problems
- Don't draft a running back whose fumbling rate is chronic without evidence of correction.
- Matt Waldman notes fewer than 10% of college backs with bad fumble rates become RB1s and cites Mike Washington's recurring fumbling as the major risk.
Gauntlet Success Can Mask Clap Attacking Problems
- Gauntlet drills can look reassuring but may mask poor catching technique like clap-attacking that causes drops.
- Waldman details how many gauntlet catches were clap-attacked and explains fingertip/web technique as the correct fix.