Answer to previous question about OC communicating with QB

[xwalker]

There were some reports about an issue with the plays being relayed from Callahan through Wade Wilson to the QB in OTAs. Myself and others had questioned why Callahan couldn't just call the plays directly into the QBs headset.

The Cowboys intend for Callahan to call plays from the press box. NFL rules forbid a coach in the press box to communicate directly to the speaker in the quarterback’s helmet, so Callahan will relay the play call to quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson, who will pass it on to Romo.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowb...ds-will-expedite-cowboys-play-calling-process

 

[vlad]

Good find. That woudl explain why the QBs always have to get on the phone on the sideline to talk to those upstairs.

 

[Teague31]

Good info. Stupid rule

 

[dfan32]

What's the general view of the playcaller being able to scan the entire field from above? I would think it would give him a much quicker read on the defense and therefore a better idea of what to counter with.

 

[CooterBrown]

And this really explains the wrist bands on the quarterbacks. Shorthand is faster.

 

[Verdict]

I am curious if the QB helmet's speaker is "live" during plays. If so, then the play caller could warn the QB of a blind side blitzer coming his way.

 

[BlindFaith]

I am curious if the QB helmet's speaker is "live" during plays. If so, then the play caller could warn the QB of a blind side blitzer coming his way.

I'm pretty sure its turned off with like 20 seconds or so to go on the play clock.

 

[JD_KaPow]

I'm pretty sure its turned off with like 20 seconds or so to go on the play clock.

They turn them off with 15 seconds left.