NFL teams are sticking GoPros on their QBs.
Player mounted cameras aren’t entirely new to the world of football. According to ESPN they’ve been widely used by colleges for sometime, and the Eagles were experimenting as early as 2016. But this year they’ve been adopted much more broadly in the NFL with at least six teams having embraced the tech. > In some cases, it’s for the vision the camera provides, which helps coaches and players see each play from the quarterback’s vantage point. In others, the value is in giving coaches a peek into the communication taking place on the field, helping them get deeper insight into how QBs and other players -- such as the center making protection calls -- are communicating at the line and in the huddle. The cameras have even been experimented with on defense. [Link: Why more NFL teams than ever are using GoPros on their QBs | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49725881/nfl-teams-using-gopro-cameras-quarterbacks | ESPN]
Player mounted cameras aren’t entirely new to the world of football. According to ESPN they’ve been widely used by colleges for sometime, and the Eagles were experimenting as early as 2016. But this year they’ve been adopted much more broadly in the NFL with at least six teams having embraced the tech. > In some cases, it’s for the vision the camera provides, which helps coaches and players see each play from the quarterback’s vantage point. In others, the value is in giving coaches a peek into the communication taking place on the field, helping them get deeper insight into how QBs and other players -- such as the center making protection calls -- are communicating at the line and in the huddle. The cameras have even been experimented with on defense. [Link: Why more NFL teams than ever are using GoPros on their QBs | | ESPN]
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