This article discusses various aspects of NFL news and commentary from a personal perspective. It highlights the introduction of virtual measurement tools similar to MLB's ABS system during games, questioning why manual precision is still an issue despite technological advancements. The author also comments on JJ Watt’s debut as a commentator, noting that while he didn’t disappoint, there was room for improvement in his broadcasting style. Additionally, the piece touches on Madison Beer potentially becoming the NFL’s next big musical presence following Taylor Swift, but raises concerns about the current instability of the Chargers team, which could hinder her association with the league.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-14,
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Welcome in on this beautiful morning for a flaming hot edition of Monday Screencaps where we dive right into the world of football, a new cross country personal record for Screencaps Jr., my trip to Detroit to see a former NFL Super Bowl QB and anything else on my mind because I built this column and they pay me to write things for the readers.
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Let's start with the world of football with some quick hitters:
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As many of you know, I've been all over the death of the NFL chain gang topic for the last 2-3 years.
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Yesterday, I noticed the NFL is now using a virtual measurement tool that sure looks like MLB's ABS system for strike zone challenges.
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that → notice → challenges
There was a moment in the Packers-Vikings game where Jordan Love ran a QB keeper into a massive pile of humanity and the line judges came rushing in to spot the ball.
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judges → be → ball
The human places the ball, the head ref says it's too close to call, so they go to the NFL's ABS.
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they → place → ABS
Folks, what are we doing?
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We have AI that is going to kill us all and yet we can't figure out how perfect the art of placing a football exactly where the runner was down?
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There are reports that the league has been putting chips in footballs since 2016 and yet we still can't figure this out.
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How did JJ Watt perform in Tony Romo's seat?
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Watt → perform → seat
I wouldn't say he's earth-shattering in the way he analyzes the action, but he doesn't hurt the broadcast.
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Honestly, it felt like at times he was too soft-spoken.
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I'm not looking for Watt to turn into a screamer, but he just stayed safe, almost like he's easing into the role.
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• Do you really want to see the Bears put up 59 points?
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Do you miss the days of a defensive struggle?
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I had a very pleasant day Sunday at the golf course with Screencaps Jr. and Screencaps the III.
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We shared a golf cart.
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Jr. and I played 9 holes while The III kept track of the Bengals game via YouTubeTV on my phone and then putting out for us.
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The Bengals were creating all sorts of turnovers.
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Screencaps Jr. was hitting balls over water hazards after thinking it was impossible.
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My boys are growing up before my eyes.
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Dare I say that looked like a playoff defense?
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The best part about Sunday is that I didn't have to see blue checkmarks hammering MY team for once.
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• The NFL is definitely leaning into Madison Beer.
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NFL → lean → Beer
Guys, they need that Taylor Swift replacement and who am I to argue with this decision?
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Did you see the offensive line performance?
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Jacoby Brissett outplayed Justin Herbert.
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Let that sink in.
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A team that's literally trying to tank its season went into L.A. and dominated the Chargers.
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that → try → Chargers
If Beer is going to replace Swift moving forward, the NFL needs to get the Chargers up to speed.
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• Speaking of the NFL, Saturday afternoon/evening, I was on assignment up in Detroit at the Black Footwear Forum conference where Colin Kaepernick was brought in to speak.
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I met up with OutKick's Bobby Burack for the first time since working here and the two of us made our way to the auditorium doors where a man, I presume an off-duty cop, stopped us in our tracks as we tried to go through metal detectors.
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You guys can't go in," he said.
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But...we have a ticket.
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What do you mean we can't go in?
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Access denied.
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Fifteen minutes into the speech, Burack goes back to the gate to ask how many people the auditorium seats.
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Suddenly, out of nowhere, one of the event organizers finds an auditorium badge.
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It turns out the event was worthless.
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Kaepernick rehashed stuff all of us have heard for years.
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…and 41 more, not listed.
