Why isn't coach's film accessible to fans?

[brdmaverick]

Don't get me wrong, I like the left-to-right TV views that are used currently in the NFL. The problem with this view, however, is that it strictly follows the ball (as it should). We see the quarterback throw the ball and then we see the ball caught by an open receiver. What we don't see is HOW that receiver got open.

With this camera angle we don't get a good appreciation of each play design or even the defensive strategy. For us fans that would like to re-watch a game with an appreciation of these aspects, I think it would be great if they released the coach's "madden view" film.

Is the NFL afraid that the average fan may be on to some nuances of some players or defenses if we were to gain access to this film? Even if that were the case, so what? Each coach already has this film, so it's not like there are any secrets to be kept.

 

[JSn]

Well.... are you a coach?

 

[WhiZa]

with enough money you can have anything you want

 

[jmt57]

The NFL is constantly looking for new revenue streams. I'm surprised they haven't made it available for sale already. Maybe after the next CBA it will suddenly be available (with no split to the union, of course.)

 

[Frezo]

The future is split and/or quad screen camera angles. Today's large screens and HD make it viewable. The issue now is probably bandwidth? It will likely start off as pay per view. Think of the game tapes we could make with access to 6 or 8 camera angles. I'm also waiting for the x rated football network with mics aimed at the trenches and sidelines. I want to know what those guys are saying...UNCUT. (not holding my breath)

 

[eom]

I think they're saying 'ground n pound' over and over again.

 

[JSn]

I think they're saying 'ground n pound' over and over again.

lol....

"ground and pound baby, it's gonna be a ground and pounder"

 

[emoney_33]

Don't get me wrong, I like the left-to-right TV views that are used currently in the NFL. The problem with this view, however, is that it strictly follows the ball (as it should). We see the quarterback throw the ball and then we see the ball caught by an open receiver. What we don't see is HOW that receiver got open.

With this camera angle we don't get a good appreciation of each play design or even the defensive strategy. For us fans that would like to re-watch a game with an appreciation of these aspects, I think it would be great if they released the coach's "madden view" film.

Is the NFL afraid that the average fan may be on to some nuances of some players or defenses if we were to gain access to this film? Even if that were the case, so what? Each coach already has this film, so it's not like there are any secrets to be kept.

It would be pretty awesome if they released coach's tape for the avid fan to watch.

 

[Frezo]

I think they're saying 'ground n pound' over and over again.

Haha...more like, 'your mama's ground and pound'.

 

[IcyPatriot]

Just what we need ... one more tool for obsessed fans to pick on Belichick even more.

 

[DarrylS]

Just what we need ... one more tool for obsessed fans to pick on Belichick even more.

Well said, would be interesting to see.. suspect it is devoid of any of the extra's i.e. noise of the game or commentary.. probably would find it pretty boring, but suspect it would appeal to a few...

It's just raw film isn't it????

 

[ausbacker]

Well said, would be interesting to see.. suspect it is devoid of any of the extra's i.e. noise of the game or commentary.. probably would find it pretty boring, but suspect it would appeal to a few...

It's just raw film isn't it????

If you were given the option of choosing the camera angle, i.e behind both end zones or both sidelines, that would be excellent. I'd be interesting in something like that.

 

[ricogatenby99]

In the UK for soccer matches, it allows you to press the red button on your remote control and it goes inot a special feature, where you can see upto date game stats, but you can also choose between 3/4 cameras, or you can follow a single player. That would be very cool to watch the NFL through

 

[convertedpatsfan]

A friend and I were discussing this the other day and couldn't believe the NFL doesn't already offer it. I'd easily pay $29.95 for a box set of DVDs containing my team's games for that season with the coach's film angle. You could add in all sorts of DVD extras. Or charge $49.95 for all games that season. I'm being cheap here, since if it was available, I'd probably pay more (though I'd grumble about it).

I really don't understand why it's not already done. The only thing I can relate it to is the early SABREmetricians in baseball begging MLB for stats, only MLB couldn't be bothered because they felt these guys were nutjobs, and no one else wanted it. It wasn't until other independent groups started selling the info that MLB jumped on board and realized there was a market for hardcore fans.

It wouldn't even be much effort. It's just repackaging of existing film. Maybe toss in some extra DVD content per team. And voila.

 

[TriplecHamp]

Because the average person has a life?

 

[ScottieC]

Don't get me wrong, I like the left-to-right TV views that are used currently in the NFL. The problem with this view, however, is that it strictly follows the ball (as it should). We see the quarterback throw the ball and then we see the ball caught by an open receiver. What we don't see is HOW that receiver got open.

With this camera angle we don't get a good appreciation of each play design or even the defensive strategy. For us fans that would like to re-watch a game with an appreciation of these aspects, I think it would be great if they released the coach's "madden view" film.

Is the NFL afraid that the average fan may be on to some nuances of some players or defenses if we were to gain access to this film? Even if that were the case, so what? Each coach already has this film, so it's not like there are any secrets to be kept.

Yup, that's got to be it.

 

[WhoaDirty]

Just a guess here, but I imagine the NFL doesn't actually film this video themselves, it is probably done by low level peons from each team. To track down all the tape each week is maybe now worth their effort?

 

[TheGodInAGreyHoodie]

Just a guess here, but I imagine the NFL doesn't actually film this video themselves, it is probably done by low level peons from each team. To track down all the tape each week is maybe now worth their effort?

Well actually it is already tracked down as each team gets a copy.

While there is some demand for such a product, you need to balance, how many people would be willing to pay for the service and does it make financial sense. If only a small number of people would buy it and only if reasonably priced, than it isn't worth the effort as the costs could exceed the revenues.

I am sure the NFL has considered this and the marketing department determined that the profit margin isn't there.

 

[tobias funke]

We wouldn't want the average forum poster to actually know what they're talking about, would we?

 

[RDS11]

At this time, there isn't even enough demand for the network broadcasts...NFL Films started to sell those games a few years ago (NFL Greatest Games series) but they stop producing new sets (the Patriots 10 Greatest Games was taken of the shelves 1 week after distribution) in the past year....so why would they try to sell the coaches films, that less than 1% of their fan base would want ?