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NFL testing high-tech optical tracking to measure first downs

The NFL’s use of the decidedly low-tech 10-yard chain to measure first downs could be replaced by high-tech optical tracking. The league today revealed that a system to measure first downs electronically has been tested, and that the owners will be presented with information about how the tests went as the NFL considers the possibility of using the tracking instead …

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Commanders owner Josh Harris reportedly sitting in on QB prospect interviews

New owner Josh Harris is implementing his way of doing things with the Washington Commanders, and that includes a hands-on approach with a monumental decision the franchise faces in the 2024 NFL Draft. Harris has reportedly taken part in all six of Washington’s meetings with quarterback prospects at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. The Commanders have the second overall pick …

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Rome Odunze an ideal fit for Cardinals if Marvin Harrison Jr. is off the board

Eric Williams NFC West Writer The Arizona Cardinals once again publicly professed their love for franchise quarterback Kyler Murray at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine.  “The way Kyler came back at the end of the year gave us all a lot of confidence,” GM Monti Ossenfort said regarding Murray’s return from his ACL tear. “I think as always we’re going …

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Ryans was distraught over 49ers’ Super Bowl loss, Greenlaw injury

Ryans was distraught over 49ers’ Super Bowl loss, Greenlaw injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — DeMeco Ryans might not be part of the 49ers organization any longer, but the Houston Texans head coach still felt the pain of his former team’s Super Bowl LVIII loss. The former 49ers defensive coordinator spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area …

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Jets reportedly believe Mecole Hardman leaked game plans vs. Eagles, Chiefs

Mecole Hardman’s short-lived New York Jets tenure is back in the spotlight after the wide receiver ripped his former team during a recent podcast appearance, going as far as even claiming that he told members of the Kansas City Chiefs squad he began his career with — including quarterback Patrick Mahomes and general manager Brett Veach — to “come get …

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What Iowa State corner Tampa learned about Purdy in college

What Iowa State corner Tampa learned about Purdy in college originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — T.J. Tampa was a two-way Florida high school standout before accepting an offer to play collegiately at Iowa State. But rather than catching passes from Brock Purdy in his first two seasons of college, Tampa was moved exclusively to cornerback upon …

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Report: 49ers among six NFL teams looking to push trade deadline back

Report: 49ers among six NFL teams looking to push trade deadline back originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers historically have been one of the more active teams leading up to the annual NFL trade deadline, and have made big moves to set themselves up for deep playoff runs year in and year out. Now San Francisco joins …

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