Radio in Helmet for Defenses Approved

If this makes our team better then I'm all for it. Ironically this might serve as an equalizer for the defense since the league has been adament about the no-contact after 5 yards rule.

Plus I think I know why Gruden voted against it. I mean his offense requires the QB to be a master of linguistics while the defense bascially calls one play.

"Cover 2 Base"
"Cover 2 Nickel"
"Cover 2 Dime"
"Goalline"

So basically the rule has little benfit for a team like the Buc's.

Good stuff about the Bucs, but if this makes our team better, they why did Zorn vote against it? Not necessarily taking issue with your statement, but it will be interesting to see if a reason (an HONEST reason) is given.

I also can't get past the West Coast connection with the dissenters.

Good stuff about the Bucs, but if this makes our team better, they why did Zorn vote against it? Not necessarily taking issue with your statement, but it will be interesting to see if a reason (an HONEST reason) is given.

I also can't get past the West Coast connection with the dissenters.


Personally I don't know enough about it to speculate but I think the Skins could benefit from this since this could give them the freedom to call a few more blitzes. Of course I'm a little worried considering the fact that Z-man felt it would help us more if we voted against it.

I think that dirtbag had part of it; that and your WCO guys are well, offensive minds. They don't want a defensive advantage for other teams.

Yeah I can't quite figure out the WCO connection with the dissenters, I just think it's odd that's all. Overall though this is a good rule, I'd imagine that for most teams the MLB would be the one to get the radio since he's basically the "qb" of the defense.

All this does for a defense is reduce the amount of hand signals used in a game. As far as the coach on the field theory is concerned; the communications device is cut off with 15 seconds remaining on the playclock.

When you think about it is not that much of an advantage unless your opponents are stealing signals. This potentially can really screw up a defense with poor personnell management skills. I look at it as more of a defensive disadvantage.

Yeah I can't quite figure out the WCO connection with the dissenters, I just think it's odd that's all. Overall though this is a good rule, I'd imagine that for most teams the MLB would be the one to get the radio since he's basically the "qb" of the defense.

I agree, however many teams are thinking Safety as well.

I dont understand why every player cant have this in his helmet. It might speed up the game if the huddle could be shortened or done away with.

Noticed the Patriots voted for it...guess they have a tech guy ready to
intercept radio transmissions. :laughing2

Noticed the Patriots voted for it...guess they have a tech guy ready to
intercept radio transmissions. :laughing2


The messages are digitally encrypted. Unless you have the decryption key in your device, it will do you no good.

Funny though.

I keep getting this cartoon image of Belicheat in his laboratory working on devices
to steal secrets and giving out a sinister laugh.