In Denver, playbooks are out and iPads are in | Page 2

susweel · 2012-04-23T15:32:09-07:00

The NFL is modernizing. The Broncos are phasing out paper playbooks in favor of iPads. The Denver Post reports that the 500-page playbooks and paper game plans and scouting reports of the past are gone, as this year everything is being handled electronically, with iPads. Some of the advantages to iPads over paper are obvious: Instead of 11 Xs and 11 Os showing players' alignments, and arrows showing players' movements, an iPad can allow players to watch actual game tape of the play in question. But the Broncos think another advantage is that players will spend more of their personal time studying if they can do it more easily. "The advantage is that when they leave the building, they can take everything home with them very easily and watch tape at night and review the game plan installation," Broncos G.M. Brian Xanders said. "This is their full-time job — to prepare and do whatever they can to help us win each week. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/23/in-denver-playbooks-are-out-and-ipads-are-in/

In Denver, playbooks are out and iPads are in

Apr 24, 2012 at 3:48 PM

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SnakePlissken
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Iphones and tablets can easily be hacked (far more easier to compromise than a notebook locked down with a nifty firewall).

Sure it's a great way to keep the players attentive/pick things up faster on the run, but it's asking for trouble.

Apr 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

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susweel
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Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
Iphones and tablets can easily be hacked (far more easier to compromise than a notebook locked down with a nifty firewall).

Sure it's a great way to keep the players attentive/pick things up faster on the run, but it's asking for trouble.

Good that NFL teams would never cheat like that.

Apr 25, 2012 at 7:44 PM

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tohara3
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Originally posted by Chief:
I think its a good plan.

agree

Apr 28, 2012 at 1:41 AM

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denali22
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Im sure if the players object and prefer the paper copy, they are more than welcome. but the ipads are actually a really good idea.

Apr 29, 2012 at 8:43 AM

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PopeyeJonesing
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Originally posted by susweel:
Good that NFL teams would never cheat like that.

I don't think they'll get hacked by another team, but an enterprising fan, I can't imagine that not happening. Heck, if I had the technical know-how I'd definitely try to hack into one of those.

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