Redskins are one of the teams using IPads for playbooks

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

That would kinda defeat the point of having them.

Oh sorry, I thought it was just because it was more convenient, and "interactive". In fact I still don't understand why the internet aspect is a real plus...

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

Oh sorry, I thought it was just because it was more convenient, and "interactive". In fact I still don't understand why the internet aspect is a real plus...

It's so they can download film and any other updates.

Plus they can use the calendar for meetings, etc.

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

It's so they can download film and any other updates.

Plus they can use the calendar for meetings, etc.

can't they have a smartphone for that, and the Ipad just for the playbook ˆˆ because I think if the Anonymous want it they can easily hack a internet connected Ipaded playbook

[MTK]

From the article:

This summer, in a move that surely caused a few collective head shakes across the NFL, Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams tweeted a photo of his iPad that displayed several of the team’s defensive plays from the digital playbook.

Really, it had nothing to do with the iPad itself since Williams could have just as easily snapped a photo and tweeted the picture from a hard-copy playbook. But the incident was nonetheless the type of issue that creates hesitation for any old-school coach having a difficult time embracing this new-school world.

Is it totally rational? No. Is it slightly nearsighted? Yes. But this is new technology, so it is reasonable to wonder about all of those security-type questions. Most everyone who is currently using them, however, says there’s nothing to fear.

“What if a player gets traded?” Brown said. “What if an iPad gets left on a plane? What if someone hacks into the playbook? I understand the question But there’s plenty of security in place.”

In fact, as several people explained, the iPad might actually be more secure than a hard-copy playbook, particularly those issued by teams like the Broncos. Information can be wiped from an iPad from anywhere, which means a waived player could have his playbook erased before he ever even reaches the coach’s office to get the bad news.

“The big difference and benefit we have now is, there’s no security on a personal iPad,” Boxer said. “Now, we have a COBOLT Device Management system so we can secure what’s out there on the devices. It’s all highly secure. We can wipe an iPad from anywhere in the world, and it now has two passwords on it. It has a four-digit keycode and password required to access the actual app.”

As for the prospect of hacking? The encryption currently being used to secure the iPads on a remote level is equivalent to the military grade. So while the idea of SpyGate II might be something nobody will want to discount, it hasn’t created enough concern to steer most teams away from the technology at this point. Not considering the security currently being utilized.

[ethat001]

Seriously?

A franchise worth $1.56 billion dollars. Worth more than some countries. And we're worried that they can't afford internet security? The playbook is the key to their game, their financial success. They will protect it with all the means possible.

And remember - there's no way to prevent a player who wants to give the playbook out. Even when a player leaves, they'll remember most of the plays. For example, Peyton Manning remembers every single Colts play, and can draw each out himself without any paper or electronic playbook. And paper playbooks can easily be copied / scanned / photographed.


From the article, the security seems relatively advanced to me.

Originally Posted by Mattyk

From the article:

...In fact, as several people explained, the iPad might actually be more secure than a hard-copy playbook... Information can be wiped from an iPad from anywhere, which means a waived player could have his playbook erased before he ever even reaches the coach’s office to get the bad news

...“it now has two passwords on it. It has a four-digit keycode and password required to access the actual app.”

...As for the prospect of hacking? The encryption currently being used to secure the iPads on a remote level is equivalent to the military grade.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

From the article:

This summer, in a move that surely caused a few collective head shakes across the NFL, Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams tweeted a photo of his iPad that displayed several of the team’s defensive plays from the digital playbook.

Really, it had nothing to do with the iPad itself since Williams could have just as easily snapped a photo and tweeted the picture from a hard-copy playbook. But the incident was nonetheless the type of issue that creates hesitation for any old-school coach having a difficult time embracing this new-school world.

Is it totally rational? No. Is it slightly nearsighted? Yes. But this is new technology, so it is reasonable to wonder about all of those security-type questions. Most everyone who is currently using them, however, says there’s nothing to fear.

Now we know why Gaffney was cut. He couldn't be trusted with his Twitter and an electronic playbook.

[CRedskinsRule]

So, my son's middle school issued iPads to all the students last year (actually 5th through 8th graders got them). They are in the first year of the program, and the teachers think they've got it all locked down tight. Mid March, the program administrator sends an email that all 8th grade iPads have been pulled back until new security can be installed. Turns out that some of the 8th graders were smarter than the teachers.
I laughed when the email came out.

That doesn't really relate to the Skins getting the iPad, but I thought it was pretty dang funny.

[SmootSmack]

Bucs back away from iPads | ProFootballTalk

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Bucs back away from iPads | ProFootballTalk

All the issues mentioned in the article are the team's fault. If they didn't put firewalls and restrictions on the iPads that would allow a user to access the full internet and social media sites while on their internal network that's dumb. I'm not a technology geek but I'd have to think you can restrict use to solely the content you want to be viewed and accessed, right?

[RGIII]

You can regulate its use. As far as studying game film, the device should only be supplemental. If you bring in disciplined guys, you don't have to worry about them studying; be it on tablets (computerized or stone). That will always be a challenge for coaches, teachers, managers, etc.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Bucs back away from iPads | ProFootballTalk

Interesting that Raheem Morris was a driving force for the Bucs adoption of it.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Interesting that Raheem Morris was a driving force for the Bucs adoption of it.

Yeah, for sure.

If you can't remember to plug in your iPad, what else won't you remember to do.

Brown M & M's man, Brown M & M's

[Paintrain]

I wonder if the NFL will transition to allowing them (or similar tech) to be used on the sidelines during games to view photos, even watching 'tape' of previous plays, etc. The possibilities are endless but the league has to give permission first.

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I wonder if the NFL will transition to allowing them (or similar tech) to be used on the sidelines during games to view photos, even watching 'tape' of previous plays, etc. The possibilities are endless but the league has to give permission first.

I think it is a matter of time before that becomes a reality.

[MTK]

Pretty lame reasons all in all to pull away from using the iPads. I forgot to charge it? Come on now, everyone has a cell phone these days and is aware of the need for frequent charging. Plus you can just plug it in and charge while you use it. Please.