A potential new rule the NFL is testing out this preseason is going to make a lot of people mad...

For all the technological advancements in football over the years, the ball is still spotted by eye and measured by the chain gang.
Change is coming, however, with the NFL moving to an optical tracking system for line-to-gain rulings, according to a report by CBS Sports.
The system will be used in the 2024 preseason with the possibility of full implementation by the start of the regular season this year.
The NFL used the optical tracking system, which is designed to reduce human error spotting the ball, at MetLife Stadium and Hard Rock Stadium last season, according to CBS Sports. The league would have to install it in all 30 stadiums as well as those used for international games.
If the NFL isn’t pleased with the preseason run of optical tracking, its implementation could be pushed back to 2025, according to CBS Sports. It also reported the chain gang would still be used as a backup system that also gives players, coaches and fans a visual reference they’re accustomed to.
Moving the chains could be over in the NFL as they start to test new ball spotting technology. This new tech could see its way into the regular season soon but should it? Are you tired of physical chains needing to be moved for a first down and want a more accurate measurement of the football or should this like baseball be left to the referring crew?
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[@BigIsk52]

I'm 100% with Jay.

[@mjb2clevelandfan420]

How would it track when the ball carrier is down in the mass of humanity on a run play?

[@nerothelost9605]

Gps

[@papabuzz12]

Add more cameras from a higher perspective. Lol

[@JoeNotit]

Jay acting like tech doesnt malfunction.

[@nerothelost9605]

So just stay with a clearly flawed system and dont try to improve it because reasons?

[@onlyonezay419]

I’m with Jay on this one we need the tech it’ll help the game

[@draimonshepherd1791]

Technology can be taught bias, so its pretty much a zero sum 😂😂😂

[@nerothelost9605]

These comments are the exact opposite of what baseball fans say about robo umps. Football fans really are conservative lol

[@georgeblackwell4670]

Dumb rule