Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Did anyone else see this during the Jets/Pats* game on Sunday? http://www.thebillsblog.com/2011/10/new-york-jets-spygate-part-2.html What do you guys think they were up to? They obviously weren't trying to hide the camera, but wouldn't this be violation of NFL policy (ie Spygate all over again)? It wouldn't be beyond the Jets to do something unsavory... recall the sideline trip on that kick return from a year or two ago? Edited October 11, 2011 by Cotton Fitzsimmons
Chandler#81 Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Fair for the goose.. COULD be shooting close-ups of the cheerleaders..
GOBILLS78 Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 He was a team videographer, which is allowed.
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Fair for the goose.. COULD be shooting close-ups of the cheerleaders.. Rex: "Now make sure you get a close up of those feet now!"
wonderbread Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 He was a team videographer, which is allowed. The question that this leads me to is who is in charge of monitoring what they are videotaping? It would be easy to film signals and relay them to the OC.
Not a Hamster Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 He was a team videographer, which is allowed. That isp no teamq videographerm. Thatn ism Jimmy Spagnola.
Pneumonic Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Every team in the NFL, besides the Patriots, are allowed to have a team cameraman on the sideline taping whatever they wish to tape. No $500k fine and relinquishing of a #1 pick involved since it's not the Patriots doing the filming
Beerball Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Did anyone else see this during the Jets/Pats* game on Sunday? http://www.thebillsblog.com/2011/10/new-york-jets-spygate-part-2.html What do you guys think they were up to? They obviously weren't trying to hide the camera, but wouldn't this be violation of NFL policy (ie Spygate all over again)? It wouldn't be beyond the Jets to do something unsavory... recall the sideline trip on that kick return from a year or two ago? That sonofabitch Jimmy Spagnola finally found a job! Good thing he's a worthless POS, no way he gets anything recorded properly.
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted October 12, 2011 Author Posted October 12, 2011 The question that this leads me to is who is in charge of monitoring what they are videotaping? It would be easy to film signals and relay them to the OC. Good question wonderbread... Florio is now reporting: "UPDATE 10:02 a.m. ET: The Jets have explained the presence of the man with the camera. Under certain circumstances, the practice is permitted. But it’s amazing that NFL coaches are fine with team employees shooting video and then relying on the honor system to ensure that the video won’t be used for any improper purpose." http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/11/photo-of-jets-employee-with-sideline-camera-creates-stir/ What I find interesting, however, is this article from ESPN from '07 when the whole Spygate thing erupted states: "The "Game Operations Manual" states that "no video recording devices of any kind are permitted to be in use in the coaches' booth, on the field, or in the locker room during the game." The manual states that "all video shooting locations must be enclosed on all sides with a roof overhead." NFL security officials confiscated a camera and videotape from a New England video assistant on the Patriots' sideline when it was suspected he was recording the Jets' defensive signals. Taping any signals is prohibited." http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=sando_mike&id=3017542 So what gives? That doesn't seem to match what the Jets are saying. And I'm with you Wonderbread... I wouldn't feel too good if the Jets were filming the Bills sideline. Given past experience, why would any team trust the opposition not to tape signals or anything else they may use to their advantage?
albany c2 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Rex: "Now make sure you get a close up of those feet now!" Well played!
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