Helmet Games: Convenient Communication Problems

[Hoofbite]

Interesting article. Kind of odd that you see the headsets malfunction as often as you do.

Never heard of Jason having problems last year against the Jets.

http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/tech/post/_/id/2573/robert-griffin-iii-helmet

Many current and former NFL coaches have reported helmet communications failure, and it’s almost always in reference to quarterbacks on the road late in close games. Just last week in Dallas, an odd third-down run call on Tampa Bay’s final series with 2:32 remaining was the result of quarterback Josh Freeman’s helmet malfunctioning. On the road (check). Close game (check). Fourth quarter (check).

Last season, Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett suffered two delay-of-game penalties due to headsets malfunctioning during a Sunday night road game loss to the New York Jets. The Jets themselves suffered a loss to the Steelers that they blamed in part on Mark Sanchez’s multiple helmet malfunctions. The shady practice even dates back to Spygate in 2007, with many fingers pointing to Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots as the biggest culprit.

 

[Phoenix]

What? Tampa played in Dallas last week? No wonder they had comm issues.