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Several new ideas, technologies will be tested at Pro Bowl
Posted by Mike Florio on December 16, 2014, 8:51 AM EST
Over the weekend, reports emerged regarding some experiments that will be conducted at the Pro Bowl.
The goal posts will be narrowed from 18.5 feet to 14 feet, as reported on Sunday by Jay Glazer of FOX Sports. Also, the extra point try will be moved to the 15, like it was for a portion of the preseason.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Pro Bowl also will provide a testing ground for multiple technological advancements. First, an improved coach-to-coach communication system will be used in Arizona. It will be an upgrade over the current wireless system coaches use during all games, with the exception of games played in London, where wires are still used. The new coach-to-coach process will be based on the system officials now use to communicate with each other during games.
Second, the NFL plans to experiment with advanced use of tablet technology on the sidelines; a wired version of the Microsoft Surface tablet will serve as a device for viewing replays and coaches’ video during games. Currently, the tablet is used as a system for viewing still images.
None of these advancements has been adopted for official use, but the experience from the Pro Bowl will be used when assessing in the offseason whether further experimentation or official implementation should be adopted.
Posted by Mike Florio on December 16, 2014, 8:51 AM EST
Over the weekend, reports emerged regarding some experiments that will be conducted at the Pro Bowl.
The goal posts will be narrowed from 18.5 feet to 14 feet, as reported on Sunday by Jay Glazer of FOX Sports. Also, the extra point try will be moved to the 15, like it was for a portion of the preseason.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Pro Bowl also will provide a testing ground for multiple technological advancements. First, an improved coach-to-coach communication system will be used in Arizona. It will be an upgrade over the current wireless system coaches use during all games, with the exception of games played in London, where wires are still used. The new coach-to-coach process will be based on the system officials now use to communicate with each other during games.
Second, the NFL plans to experiment with advanced use of tablet technology on the sidelines; a wired version of the Microsoft Surface tablet will serve as a device for viewing replays and coaches’ video during games. Currently, the tablet is used as a system for viewing still images.
None of these advancements has been adopted for official use, but the experience from the Pro Bowl will be used when assessing in the offseason whether further experimentation or official implementation should be adopted.
