Typically, NFL sideline reporting responsibilities primarily consist of reporting on-game injuries and other interesting stories that occur during a game. But on Sunday, CBS sideline reporter Melanie Collins got the chance to become a crime reporter.
Each player will receive a team-issued iPad that they can take home to study the playbook and watch game footage.
During Sunday’s Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders game, Collins reported on a series of recent robberies in Rams lineman Connor McDermott’s neighborhood that resulted in an iPad being stolen from his car.
“I caught up with him before the game,” Collins said. “He said he noticed it the next morning and immediately notified his team, who wiped it out. He said, “Of course, it’s only happened once, when I left my iPad in the car.” Ta. The thieves robbed five other houses on the street. They haven’t caught the man yet, but forensics got involved. They took DNA from the car. But the Rams’ playbook seems safe for now. ”
Melanie Collins reports on Rams OT Connor McDermott’s team-issued iPad stolen at the next level.
“That thief robbed five other homes on the street. They haven’t caught the man yet, but forensics is involved…The Rams’ strategy seems safe for now.” 🏈🎙️ #NFL pic.twitter.com/tl6hFb0sJj
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In a game where both teams are on the outside watching in their respective conferences to see where the playoffs go, this type of storyline certainly adds another element to the broadcast that could captivate casual soccer viewers. .
Outside of stories like this, you probably won’t hear about what’s going on with an offensive tackle on injured reserve like McDermott. And to Ms. Collins’ credit, she did a great job of not leaving out any important details of the crime in her report.
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