During the Aspen Institute’s Project Play Summit in Baltimore, Maryland, NFL announcer Greg Olsen shared his advice to Tom Brady as he prepares for his debut in the broadcast booth this fall. Olsen, who served as a moderator at the event, revealed insights into what he discussed with Brady as he takes on this new role.
In other news, the National Football League (NFL) has plans to utilize optical tracking technology during the upcoming preseason games. This move may ultimately render the traditional chain gang on the sidelines obsolete. Sources in various media outlets have reported that the league’s competition committee approved the use of this tracking system back in March, though the announcement went relatively unnoticed at the time.
Last season, the NFL experimented with optical tracking technology in select stadiums and will expand its use to all preseason games this year. The goal is seamless implementation for the regular season if all goes well. CBS Sports was the first to report this development, noting that traditional down-and-distance markers will remain as a fallback for officials and a point of reference for fans, coaches, and players.
For years, football followers have been irked by the subjective nature of spotting the football and determining first downs using chain markers. The optical tracking system is devoid of microchips present in NFL footballs and is crafted to offer more precise distance measurements and minimize human error in the process.
If there are any complications or hitches during preseason trials, the league holds the option to delay full implementation until 2025. The technology was reportedly tested at Hard Rock Stadium and MetLife Stadium last season and would need to be installed in all NFL venues, including international stadiums hosting NFL games, for it to be fully effective in the upcoming season.
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