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***MoLewisrocks*** · 09-12-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCPatsFan

Wasn't the camera confiscated in the first (or second?) quarter thereby removing any kind of 'early information' that the Pats could have had?

Another explanation could be that the Pats (and I guess every team) would be building its database for defensive signals of ALL teams - which explains why we probably might have done it against the Packers and Lions - knowing pretty well that there is always a chance that we might play any team later on that year or the next.

Correct, and most likely correct. Although since teams change signals regularly it's just more an exercise in determining tendancies on all NFL teams.

Schlereth forgot that teams are only in the locker room for roughly 12 minutes at the half, minus pee stops and ass chewings and equipment adjustments. Then as a former HC explained to another of the mediots you would have to review the tape and match the calls to the formations and need to have a guy on the field consistently who was smart enough to memorize all the formations and signals and capable of multitasking so he could keep and eyeball on the opposing DC so he could relay the defense to the QB. The QB headset isn't on long enough (I think it shuts off at 20 seconds) for the sidelines to communicate that information to him. And if he's trying to read the defense just in case his handlers don't come through, he's way to busy to glance at his QB coach for hand signals of their own...

assinine.

Gunnails · 09-12-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

Lincoln Kennedy said the same thing - which is why we should be hit for videotaping and nothing more.

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I agree 100%,,,,except there mite of been a problem with the radio frequency thing, that should be dealt with also.

Grogan's neck roll · 09-12-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GJAJ15

Is there time for editing the tape, lots of stuff happens in the first half.. lots of time in between to tape and then filter through.. still do not see how this would work. There are usually 2 decoys and 1 guy actually making the calls. The use of the same technology, with a telephoto lens, that is used for the QB's might be a better way.. I think that this system is archaic based on modern technology. I just don't see how it would work, there is a lot of stuff happening during half time..

A video camera is a very complicated tool, you turn hit a button when you want to START taping, then you hit the same button to make it STOP taping. No editing needed.