NFL teams to get detailed player motion data

[QuantumMechanic]

ESPN's Kevin Seifert:
NFL teams prepping for RFID data dump

Short version -- for the past two years players have been tracked on the field by chips in the shoulder pads. The NFL teams are about to get the raw data.

But the truth is that most teams aren't sure how the data will be best used, part of the reason the NFL delayed its release and finally scheduled it for after the "player acquisition" portion of this offseason. Will it only be a tool for evaluating players? Or can coaches incorporate it into game plans and in-game adjustments? Might they rest players based on their exertion data instead of simply a raised hand or body language?

At last year's Sloan conference, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton suggested in-game RFID data could be helpful in determining matchups between not only receivers and cornerbacks, but other positions such as pass-rushers and offensive linemen. If available during the game, it could allow coaches to change matchups based on players who might be slowing down and thus getting tired.

 

[TheFlyingWedge]

Classic problem with data in general. Nobody knows what to do with it all.

 

[BTTA]

Aren't there a few defensive players on a few teams that are accused of being chronically offsides at the snap? Might help bring some clarity to that.

 

[everlong]

This sounds like a job for Ernie Adams.

 

[Deus Irae]

Ridiculous.


We're going to get to the point where they might as well just run simulations, instead of having actual games.

 

[RobertWeathers]

ESPN's Kevin Seifert:
NFL teams prepping for RFID data dump

Short version -- for the past two years players have been tracked on the field by chips in the shoulder pads. The NFL teams are about to get the raw data.

I love analytics and Moneyball type data but there is a point when you have so much of it, it loses its way to adding value in solving a real problem.

 

[Observer]

Will we see coaches controlling the players with an Xbox controller soon?

 

[Deus Irae]

Will we see coacontrolling the players with an Xbox controller soon?

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[Tuck]

Classic problem with data in general. Nobody knows what to do with it all.

So true. Everything can be measured but if the data is not actionable it is a waste of time.

 

[BTTA]

I love analytics and Moneyball type data but there is a point when you have so much of it, it loses its way to adding value in solving a real problem.

Yes, and with this data, we'll be able to know exactly when that point is, which will be incredibly valuable. Right?

 

[primetime]

Classic problem with data in general. Nobody knows what to do with it all.

Yeah, so much is collected and 99.9% of it is completely useless.

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

This sounds like a job for Ernie Adams.

And he may have had a 2 year head start (assuming they knew it was coming) on how to best make use of it.