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On TwitterBears, Redskins, Texans did what?! 10 head-scratching NFL moves
The Texans' trade of DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals was a stinker. Yardbarker's Matt Williamson, a former NFL scout, highlights other deals that don't make sense.
10 underrated transactions that could shake up NFL
Tom Brady's signing with the Bucs took center stage, but under-the-radar pickups Eric Ebron and Emmanuel Sanders could also have a dramatic impact. Yardbarker's Matt Williamson, a former NFL scout, weighs in.
Tua Tagovailoa = Drew Brees? 20 2020 NFL Draft prospect comps
Yardbarker's Matt Williamson, a former scout, presents the best NFL player comparison for notable draft prospects. The NFL Draft is scheduled April 23-25 in Las Vegas.
Advantage, 49ers: Top 10 defensive players in Super Bowl
With five first-round picks on the defensive line, the 49ers have the firepower to challenge Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, writes Yardbarker's Matt Williamson, a former NFL scout.
Dominant dozen: A draft of top young players from conference finalists
Yardbarker's Matt Williamson, a former NFL scout, builds a roster of players from among the four NFL championship game teams. And the No. 1 selection is ...
Wow factor: 10 freakish talents in NFL divisional round
Who are the freakish talents (non-quarterbacks only, please) in the divisional round of the playoffs, athletes whose physical presence/skills are beyond the norm? Here's who Yardbarker's Matt Williamson, a former NFL scout, has in mind.
Ranking all 12 QBs in NFL playoffs (Mr. Brady's spot may surprise you)
Former NFL scout Matt Williamson slots Buffalo's Josh Allen as the worst of the playoff QB. You probably knew that. His 10th-ranked QB may surprise you.
NFL's best 25 and under: Props to Mahomes, McCaffrey, eight others
In Scout's Takes, Yardbarker's Matt Williamson, a former NFL scout, gives props to Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey and eight other members of the league's powerful youth movement.
NFL rookie QB grades: How Cardinals' Murray, Redskins' Haskins could rise
In Scout's Takes, former NFL scout Matt Williamson dishes on the rookie QB who have played extensively this season. Why does he worry about Giants starter Daniel Jones? Fumbles. Lots of fumbles.
What makes Ravens' offense so good (and how to slow it)
Here's former NFL scout's plan for success against the Ravens' high-powered offense, a nightmare for defenders.
Scout's takes: 10 underperforming NFL players
In his weekly column, former NFL scout Matt Williamson dishes on Chargers QB Philip RIvers, Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and eight other players who must play better.
Scout's takes: Kirk Cousins underrated? Yup. And here are nine more to ponder.
In his weekly column, former NFL scout Matt Williamson also spotlights Oakland's Derek Carr on his list of 10 underrated players.
Scout's takes: Why I like Bucs' Winston, Steelers' Dupree
In his weekly Yardbarker column, former NFL scout Matt Williamson also laments the situation of Bears receiver Allen Robinson and offers a theory about Bill Belichick and the Ravens.
Yardbarker's NFL mid-season All-Rookie team
Compared with recent rookie classes, former NFL scout Matt Williamson writes, the 2019 class is underwhelming.
2019 NFL Draft: Re-doing all 32 first-round picks
In his weekly Scout's Takes, former NFL scout Matt Williamson puts a fresh spin on the 2019 first round. Where does Gardner Minshew go?
Scout's takes: Why I'm impressed with Oakland's Carr, Detroit's Stafford
In his weekly column, former NFL scout Matt Williamson focuses on five players who have improved significantly from last season.
Scout's Takes: Why Mayfield, Smith-Schuster are struggling
In his weekly column, former NFL scout Matt Williamson explains why five players who excelled last season have slipped in 2019.
Scout's takes: Assessing Arizona's Kyler Murray, four other first-round rookies
In his weekly column, former NFL scout Matt Williamson examines the play of five first-round rookies -- two quarterbacks, a linebacker, a safety and a wide receiver.
Scout's takes: Why I like Panthers' Kyle Allen, Jaguars' Gardner Minshew
In his weekly five observations column, former NFL scout Matt Williamson assesses four young QBs quarterbacks and 49ers D-lineman Nick Bosa.
Scout's takes: Why I'm concerned about Bears QB Mitch Trubisky
In his weekly five observations column, former NFL scout Matt Williamson assesses quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky, Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy Garoppolo, Lamar Jackson and Philip RIvers.
Scout's Take: Assessing Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones
The timing is right for the rookie to take the reins of the Giants' offense, former NFL scout Matt Williamson writes.
Scout's take: Assessing Steelers starting QB Mason Rudolph
New Steelers starting quarterback Mason Rudolph has below-average arm strength, but he has skills to build on, former NFL scout Matt Williamson writes.
Scout's takes: Why I love Cowboys' offense
Former NFL scout Matt Williamson writes about the league from an X's and O's perspective. Here are his weekly five observations.
Ranking NFL position groups from easiest to hardest for rookies
Because of the relative lack of complexity of their positions, running backs and defensive linemen typically adapt to the NFL more quickly than quarterbacks, former scout Matt Williamson writes.
How Colts can move on after Andrew Luck's shocking retirement
As the news of Andrew Luck's retirement continues to send shockwaves throughout the football world, former NFL scout Matt Williamson delves into how the Indianapolis Colts can move forward from the loss of their superstar quarterback.
