As one of the NFL’s forward thinkers, the Packers are always looking for an extra edge on the field. Their latest complicated toy, the “Seeker,” is an excellent example of the innovations happening in and around Lombardi Avenue.
According to Forbes, the Seeker was first developed by Monarc Sports as a way for receivers to polish their skills without their teammates during the early parts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been described by some as a “JUGS machine on steroids” in what is essentially a robotic quarterback that can be programmed to a tee. We’re talking velocity, trajectory, velocity, pace … did I say velocity?
Simulated punts and kickoffs can reach up to 75 miles per hour, and the machine can pump out 500 throws per hour. Holy cow.
And now, the Packers will be the first NFL team to start using the Seeker in practices:
The Packers are the first NFL team to try out the “Seeker” from @MonarcSport
It’s like a JUGS machine on steroids. pic.twitter.com/KxPXz1rdFM
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 15, 2022
There’s no word on when precisely the Packers will start using the Seeker in practice. But if this incredible machine is what the future holds for pro football, I can’t wait to see what technology brings next in terms of innovation.
NFL fans were in awe of the Seeker's reveal at Packers training camp
Analytics taking ova https://t.co/SIakisHsnr
— Lock (@locktroyy) August 15, 2022
Yo this is sick https://t.co/jBLvEhyo8M
— ryan c8️⃣5️⃣ (@dirtbikeguy85) August 15, 2022
Apparently GLaDOS is throwing footballs now… https://t.co/aNILZf87uY
— r/GreenBayPackers on Reddit (@redditPackers) August 15, 2022
I, for one, welcome our new football robot overlords. https://t.co/eIoXwjYZYH
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) August 15, 2022
Wow, that’s a game changer. https://t.co/zQyn0vyjnI
— Jonathan Wilson (@jrwilson_22) August 15, 2022
Check this out … this is pretty cool ⬇️ https://t.co/xBQupD61yR
— Eagles Nest Blog (@EaglesNestNFL) August 15, 2022
WOW! WOW! WOW!! 🤯 https://t.co/Y7y3AKjGDG
— Todd Bierowski (@SNCWRCoachTBuck) August 15, 2022
This is wild. Cant wait to see it in action https://t.co/JR0FKMImRz
— Lane Henkins (@LHenkins4) August 15, 2022
Technology is crazy this is tough but I want to see it work https://t.co/6rm0WJtvU6
— Donquixote (@MadPremium_) August 15, 2022
We live in an age of marvels https://t.co/1tExtVhAK7
— Jeff Kahrs (@jeffkahrs) August 15, 2022
He’s strictly a pocket passer, but I’d still take a flier on him as the Falcons future QB https://t.co/zwcgFs7HNT
— Kenny G. (@Gritz_Blitz) August 15, 2022
That's dope https://t.co/HCfqhlHfJP
— Dallas Cowboys General Manager (@Dru13oza) August 15, 2022
This machine allows the Packers to prepare for the way individual quarterbacks throw the ball. These guys will stop at nothing to beat Kirk Cousins. https://t.co/otMrG0MO05
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) August 15, 2022
