Storm Front Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 I heard it mentioned somewhere that Tom Brady wears an in ear headphone during games, which allows someone to tell him defensive schemes (and which of his receivers are open). I was wondering if Fitz wears one of these, or if other NFL QB's wear them?
BuffBill Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) On 11/20/2012 at 4:57 PM, distortions said: I heard it mentioned somewhere that Tom Brady wears an in ear headphone during games, which allows someone to tell him defensive schemes (and which of his receivers are open). I was wondering if Fitz wears one of these, or if other NFL QB's wear them? Every team's QB does, as does one player on defense. If you look, the ones with the earphones have the colored circle on the back of their helmets so the officials know which player has the speaker in his helmet. Edited November 20, 2012 by BuffBill
Storm Front Posted November 20, 2012 Author Posted November 20, 2012 Very interesting. Thanks! Do you know who wears one for the Bills on defense?
muffmonster Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 On 11/20/2012 at 4:57 PM, distortions said: I heard it mentioned somewhere that Tom Brady wears an in ear headphone during games, which allows someone to tell him defensive schemes (and which of his receivers are open). I was wondering if Fitz wears one of these, or if other NFL QB's wear them? Also note the communications are only on to call in plays, the comms are supposed to be shut off 15 seconds prior to the snap. Unless you are Tom Brady.
Best Player Available Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 On 11/20/2012 at 5:08 PM, distortions said: Very interesting. Thanks! Do you know who wears one for the Bills on defense? Well, the Bills are different in that regard. Because of Wannacrap thier DC. The Bills player has a big bulls eye on his helmet.
NoSaint Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 On 11/20/2012 at 5:08 PM, distortions said: Very interesting. Thanks! Do you know who wears one for the Bills on defense? its typically a LB that doesnt come off the field, occasionally a safety. i will say, communication cuts off at 20(?) seconds to go on the play clock. the brady accusations were that at home, they used to have it rigged that it would remain on and thats how he got that knack for feeling pressure he had no business feeling. its essentially just supposed to be to call in the play, and any quick notes to keep in mind.
joshfitz Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Quarterbacks cannot use the earpiece to determine if receivers are open during a play: Quote Each team is only allowed one live helmet, designated by a small green dot on the back, on the field at a time. Once the 40-second play clock begins, coaches have 25 seconds to make a call and pass on information. The microphones for all the radio transmitters shut off automatically at the 15-second mark. A league official also is on site to monitor. Taken from this article, which is a great read: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/nfl-headsets-going-digital-technology-wave-161940280--nfl.html
Maybe Someday Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 On 11/20/2012 at 4:57 PM, distortions said: I heard it mentioned somewhere that Tom Brady wears an in ear headphone during games, which allows someone to tell him defensive schemes (and which of his receivers are open). I was wondering if Fitz wears one of these, or if other NFL QB's wear them? Fitz has said he doesn’t need one, he communicates with Chan telepathically. That’s why Chan insists he can win with Fitz.
Just Jack Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 They should go the NASCAR route and give every player an earpiece, and have spotters above the field that can tell them which way to run, pass, etc....
BuffBill Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 That is just about the only thing that Fitz does like Brady does it.
Homer Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Fitz does wear an earphone but but plays classical music
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) On 11/20/2012 at 4:57 PM, distortions said: I heard it mentioned somewhere that Tom Brady wears an in ear headphone during games, which allows someone to tell him defensive schemes (and which of his receivers are open). I was wondering if Fitz wears one of these, or if other NFL QB's wear them? ALL QB's have a receiver / speaker in their helmet. If Brady has something different THEY are CHEATING! Edited November 21, 2012 by BillsFan-4-Ever
l< j Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Maybe that's why the Patri*ts run the no-huddle so much, so that the pre-snap stuff is done before the mike is shut off? (Yeah, it makes no sense. But it's the Patri*ts and I don't need to make sense. My all-consuming rage says it makes sense. Good enough for me.) kj
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 On 11/20/2012 at 5:08 PM, distortions said: Very interesting. Thanks! Do you know who wears one for the Bills on defense? You must be a rookie to the game. I thought that ONLY the QB has one. Look for a green DOT on the helmet. it signifies the receiver
San Jose Bills Fan Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 On 11/21/2012 at 4:35 PM, Homer said: Fitz does wear an earphone but but plays classical music Which is a shame because Ralph got a deal on a bunch of those monaural earphones that you can plug into a transistor radio. Beethoven just doesn't sound as good in mono through a cheap earphone.
San-O Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 On 11/20/2012 at 5:08 PM, distortions said: Very interesting. Thanks! Do you know who wears one for the Bills on defense? Wanstadt???
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 I'd really really love to know how a microphone in someones ear works. I'd love to listen in on a microphone stuck up someone's a**, now that could provide some interesting sound bites!!
Just Jack Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 On 11/21/2012 at 10:41 PM, Ed_Roch said: I'd really really love to know how a microphone in someones ear works. I'd love to listen in on a microphone stuck up someone's a**, now that could provide some interesting sound bites!! Not quite how TV/movies make it look, but here is one type of device explained.... http://www.gsmspyear.com/covertcommunication.html
boyst Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 On 11/20/2012 at 5:48 PM, Just Jack said: They should go the NASCAR route and give every player an earpiece, and have spotters above the field that can tell them which way to run, pass, etc.... Wouldn't everyone just keep turning left if that is the case?
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