NFL gets wise - Testing Boundary line cameras this year

[edmunddantes]

 
As much as it would certainly pain the NFL to admit it, Patriots coach Bill Belichick probably has a point with his “challenge everything” theory.
But they’re about to try out another one of his ideas.
According to Tom Pelissero of USA Today, the league is about to test his idea of cameras along the boundaries of the playing field to assist with replay, trying it out at Jets and Giants games this year.
“It will be tested at MetLife Stadium a bit later this season, providing us with 10-12 games worth of data on viability, impact, and feasibility,” NFL spokesman Michael Signora said.

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[GeorgeCostanza]

I've enjoyed the pylon cameras for the couple games I've seen them used. Makes the goaline calls easier.

 

[Bosoxen]

I've enjoyed the pylon cameras for the couple games I've seen them used. Makes the goaline calls easier.

 
Yup. The Joseph Randle touchdown on Sunday night would have stayed a fumble had it not been for that down the line camera angle. I mean, this isn't fucking rocket science, so I'm glad they're finally at least trying it out.

 

[ifmanis5]

Wait, I thought cameras were too expensive? 

 

[ipol]

Wait, I thought cameras were too expensive? 

One assumes they had the bake sale.

 

[bankshot1]

Wait, I thought cameras were too expensive? 

They are, but the 32-man Integrity of the Game committee figured if they can spend $5MM on IofG investigation, a few cameras seemed almost reasonable. Plus Arthur Blank knows a guy over at the Best Buy and might get a discount.