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Breaking: The NFL says its plan is to put its electronic system to measure first downs into motion this upcoming regular season in 2025.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 26, 2025
The chain crew would remain on sideline as backup.
But this is finally happening. pic.twitter.com/PevSCuo7Nm
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NOOOO, not the super accurate chains that are casually marched 25 yards across field, unanchored, and then measured to within an inch of precision

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Go frick yourself r-slur. That chain is tradition and the epitomy of drama. They add suspense into the game over what's honestly a very boring play usually.
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Get automated stickcel
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Downmarseyd. We must retvrn to the sovl of stickchain.
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After the ref sets the ball on the ground somewhere in the general vicinity of where the player fell.
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Imagine if you hire a contractor and he straight up refuses to measure accurately before he starts tearing shit apart.
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