QBs Green Dots

VofR · Post #1 » by **VofR** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 3:55 am

Anybody know for certain what the green dots on all QBs helmets are?
I'm guessing antennae for helmet mike, but just a guess.

NoSkyy · Post #2 » by **NoSkyy** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 4:01 am

Wow, they only say it like every single game...

but seriously, it's to destinate which helmet has a radio in them, recieving the plays because only one helmet is allowed on the field at a time. You get the picture.

VofR · Post #3 » by **VofR** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 4:07 am

thanks.
must have missed explanation while flipping channels Sunday Ticket will do that.

Post #4 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 4:41 am

One of the defensive captains need these as well. It would help them receive the play from the sidelines instead of dealing with the crowd.

Fatty · Post #5 » by **Fatty** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 1:12 pm

HMFFL wrote:One of the defensive captains need these as well. It would help them receive the play from the sidelines instead of dealing with the crowd.

I believe only the NFL only allows the offense this.

Post #6 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 4:23 pm

^

Yes they do, but I would like to see one of the defensive captains with this as well. They have to look to the sideline for the next play and there are plenty of times when they can't hear.

Post #7 » by **studcrackers** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 5:38 pm

^^ just another chance to give the offensive player the advantage

Post #8 » by **J.Kim** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 5:57 pm

studcrackers wrote:^^ just another chance to give the offensive player the advantage

Everyone likes it when the defensive players stand around idly while the offense throws a long bomb for a TD!

Touchdowns are the new Home Runs! TDs!!!

Post #9 » by **HCYanks** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 6:11 pm

HMFFL wrote:^

Yes they do, but I would like to see one of the defensive captains with this as well. They have to look to the sideline for the next play and there are plenty of times when they can't hear.

They brought this up during offseason meetings and the idea was shot down. It'll be interesting to see if the proposal gets second life due to Spygate.

atsoc711 · Post #10 » by **atsoc711** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 7:49 pm

It's hard for it to work for defensive captains, because there are so many more substitutions on D. The head of officiating said that more than one player would need it, which they didn't want to happen.

Post #11 » by **studcrackers** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 8:37 pm

well the middle linebacker would probably have it and LB's are likely to be on the field on nearly everyplay

Post #12 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 9:23 pm

Keith Brooking spoke about this and he's for it. I doubt many captains would turn the opportunity down.

High 5 · Post #13 » by **High 5** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 11:44 pm

Urlacher said he wished they'd allow it. There's no real reason not to have it.

Wizards2Lottery · Post #14 » by **Wizards2Lottery** » Wed Oct 3, 2007 11:52 pm

Defensive players getting a radio set is too complicated. If you give it to a linebacker, what if he has to come out of the game in a nickel or dime package?

If given too a defensive back, what happens when teams go in the jumbo formations and the certain DB isn't a part of the package?

What if the defensive player has fatigue?

Too many limitations.

Post #15 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Oct 4, 2007 12:15 am

Gilbert0Arenas wrote:Defensive players getting a radio set is too complicated. If you give it to a linebacker, what if he has to come out of the game in a nickel or dime package?

If given too a defensive back, what happens when teams go in the jumbo formations and the certain DB isn't a part of the package?

What if the defensive player has fatigue?

Too many limitations.

Dont blow your brain up thinking of reasons not to have it.

Players will benefit from this even if it's only used on a hand full of plays during the game. I still believe it's only fair to have one defensive player with this, so the coach would need to choose wisely, and certain changes should apply if a player has to leave the game due to an injury.

High 5 · Post #16 » by **High 5** » Thu Oct 4, 2007 12:26 am

Gilbert0Arenas wrote:Defensive players getting a radio set is too complicated. If you give it to a linebacker, what if he has to come out of the game in a nickel or dime package?

If given too a defensive back, what happens when teams go in the jumbo formations and the certain DB isn't a part of the package?

What if the defensive player has fatigue?

Too many limitations.

If the player with the helmet isn't on the field for whatever reason, they can just call defense like they always have. But how often is a player like Keith Brooking or Brian Urlacher off the field?

alwayslovetheceltics · Post #17 » by **alwayslovetheceltics** » Thu Oct 4, 2007 12:41 am

the competition committe need 24 votes to pass the resolution allowing one defensive player to have a receiver.

only 22 said yes. that was sort of the whole reason for the hype surrounding spygate. they vote again next may- and after spygate- the league is hoping to get the necessary votes.

with the receivers- there would be no more reason for the defensive- hand signals

NoSkyy · Post #18 » by **NoSkyy** » Thu Oct 4, 2007 12:46 am

And you have to think, only one defensive player ON The field can have it on, so if say Brian Urlacher comes out, and is replaced by a DB(just in example, it never happens) then that DB that comes in can have the green dot in the helmet. Or to complicate things, you can switch helmets which is technically allowed which is what they would have to do in those plays Atlanta use to run where they put Vick as a reciever or something and Schaub in the pocket. Vick would have to wear a helmet without the green dot.

But that's complicated.