martes, 1 de abril de 2008

Defensive Helmet Radios


Taking another technological step forward, league owners approved a communication device for defenses at the NFL Annual Meeting today... by one vote.

One defensive player will wear a helmet similar to what the quarterback is allowed on offense. Should that player leave the game, another player can be designated to also have the device. But only one defender with the device can be on the field at a time.

The vote was 25-7 in favor... 24 yes votes were required... and all seven negatives came from head coaches with offensive backgrounds.

Voting against the measure were Seattle (Mike Holmgren), Tampa Bay (Jon Gruden), Oakland (Lane Kiffin), Philadelphia (Andy Reid), St. Louis (Scott Linehan), Washington (Jim Zorn) and Green Bay (Mike McCarthy).


- The Mentor

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