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NFL’s custom scouting systems tell the story of the sport’s changing technology
- NFL teams increasingly rely on integrated internal scouting systems to centralize player data, film, and evaluations.
- The Broncos’ FIS system acts as a one-stop shop for video, reports, and analytics across departments.
- JAARS illustrates how teams adapt data hubs when management changes, evolving to resemble other leading systems.
- Executives highlight the shift toward data with depth to maintain continuity across coaching and GM changes.
- Teams blend internal hubs with external tools and AI to speed tasks like transcription and medical data logging.
- Broncos coach Sean Payton frequently engages with the analytics team to refine player evaluation tools.
- Internal systems are designed to present consensus-friendly views with simple colors and pictures to reduce bias.
- Teams maintain the ability to migrate data across regimes, preserving decades of scouting work.
- Some clubs keep legacy systems like 'Blackwater' as they adopt newer tools like JAARS or JAARS-like platforms.
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