In an attempt to expand its fan base and go beyond the limits of traditional television, the NFL has gone multi-platform over the last few seasons, increasing their digital and social footprint. NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL Now, and NFL Mobile will all offer a whole lot of comprehensive coverage this weekend. This is good news for sponsors, viewers, and players.<\/p>\n
Die hard NFL fans can tune in to see the 330 players scheduled to appear<\/a>, watching workouts, comparing numbers, and spotting the players they hope their team will draft. There will be some new augmented reality elements, the 10 and 20 yard cut times included in last year\u2019s coverage, and the Sportvision\u2019s Simulcam technology\u00a0used to overlay one prospect\u2019s dash over another’s.<\/p>\n Over 800 credentialed members of the media will be on hand to cover the event, but possibly more important NFL Media has more specific content for NFL Digital this year.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Feb. 28:<\/b> First wave of players arrive The NFL Network will, of course, be airing all of the events and workouts starting March 2nd. Many of the highlights will be summarized in the NFL Combine Primetime<\/i> recap, where they show the day\u2019s highlights, and preview the next day\u2019s workouts.<\/p>\n There is a specific social stage, where player interviews occur and are broadcast via social networks like Twitter. Even if fans are mobile or have to (gasp) work during the events, they can follow live interviews and coverage using the hashtag #NFLCombine<\/a> and following @NFL<\/a>. Specific teams and their scouts will also be sharing their thoughts via social media as well.<\/p>\n The network also monitors all the social traffic surrounding the event, so if fans want their clever tweets to get mentioned by the league, they should use the hashtag, and tweet @NFL with their thoughts.<\/p>\n If fans are stuck at their desks at work, or someone in their household wants to watch a rom-com marathon on Lifetime during the workouts and other events, never fear. Going to NFL.com\/combine<\/a> will not only get you a sideline and even drone provided views but will offer articles and analysis of anything you might have missed.<\/p>\n The coverage will also be ongoing on NFL Mobile<\/a>, available data usage free, but only to Verizon cell phone users. However, thanks to new unlimited plans available via Sprint<\/a> and the relatively new T-Mobile One unlimited data plan<\/a>, the NFL.com Combine coverage can be watched data free on those networks as well.<\/p>\n No matter how fans plan to watch the Scouting Combine, the NFL has provided more easy ways to do so.<\/p>\nSchedule<\/h3>\n
\nWednesday, Mar. 1: <\/b>(No workouts or media)
\nThursday, Mar. 2: <\/b>Running backs, offensive linemen, and special teamers meet with the media
\nFriday, Mar. 3:<\/b> Running backs, offensive linemen, and special teamers do on-field workouts \u2014 Quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends meet with the media
\nSaturday, Mar. 4:<\/b> Quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends do on-field workouts \u2014 Defensive linemen and linebackers meet with the media
\nSunday, Mar. 5: <\/b>Defensive linemen and linebackers meet do on-field workouts \u2014 Defensive backs meet with the media
\nMonday, Mar. 6:<\/b> Defensive backs do on-field workouts<\/p>\nTelevision Coverage<\/h3>\n
Social Media<\/h3>\n
Digital Coverage<\/h3>\n