ON THE CUTTING EDGE 7 Updates in Football Technology By Wesley Sykes, managing editor Ever since Vince Lombardi instituted harsh regimens and demanded absolute dedication and efforts from his players during his first training camp as head coach of the Green Bay Packers in 1959, coaches far and wide have been in search of a usable competitive edge. And whether it was Buddy Ryan's famed '46' defense of the Chicago Bears or the " Air Raid " offense patented by Mike Leach, or Mike Vrabel exploiting the NFL rule book to his advantage for the Tennessee Titans, that competitive edge has typically shown itself on the 30 JANUARY 2021 field, between the lines. But in 2021, simply having that competitive edge on the field isn't enough - the clock for preparation of the next opponent begins shortly after the scoreboard reads all zeros from the current game. Coaches are expected to dissect film and conduct review sessions with players while also installing the current week's gameplan. Communication, now perhaps more than ever, comes at a premium, and the teams that can communicate effectively and correct mistakes during the week will