NFL players and coaches starting to use the iPad to prepare for game day

NFL players and coaches are starting to embrace the iPad to assist in game day preparations. The Denver Broncos appear to be the first team to reveal that they use it as a digital playbook rather than just an entertainment device according to TNW.

While detailed information is sparse, I was able to piece together some of the apps features from different reports, including one by FOX Sports. According to FOX, the app has three main features: game film, playbook and notifications.

The company behind the app, PlayerLync, pushes automatic updates to players, letting coaches add video to the system, and no matter where the players are, they get the updates. It sounds pretty awesome to me. Additionally, push notifications are sent to the devices to remind players and coaches of meetings and... [via The iPhone Blog]