What's the deal with the green stickers

[blindzebra]

On the backs of the QBs helmets?

Watching the NO v BUF game and they have them too. I noticed it last night on the Cowboys QBs.

 

[bbgun]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

GREEN DOT HELPS REF TRACK WHO HAS AUDIO

One of the new things we noticed during last night's Hall of Fame game was that each of the quarterbacks had affixed to the backs of their helmets a small green dot.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello tells us that the sticker is a new device being used to help officials confirm that only one player on offense is wearing a helmet with a radio receiver from the coaching staff.

So, if a team plans to put two quarterbacks on the field at the same time, one of them must change helmets before entering the game.

It's uncommon but not unheard of for two quarterbacks to be on the field at the same time. Last year, the Falcons ran a few plays with both Matt Schaub and Michael Vick on the field. In 1995, Kordell Stewart regularly entered the game as a receiver or as a running back.

During the offseason, there was some discussion about allowing one player on defense to have a radio in his helmet as well, but nothing to date has come of it. Also, there is a movement to place a receiver in the helmet of each offensive player, so that they can all hear the signals being called out by the quarterback.

 

[5Stars]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

GREEN DOT HELPS REF TRACK WHO HAS AUDIO

One of the new things we noticed during last night's Hall of Fame game was that each of the quarterbacks had affixed to the backs of their helmets a small green dot.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello tells us that the sticker is a new device being used to help officials confirm that only one player on offense is wearing a helmet with a radio receiver from the coaching staff.

So, if a team plans to put two quarterbacks on the field at the same time, one of them must change helmets before entering the game.

It's uncommon but not unheard of for two quarterbacks to be on the field at the same time. Last year, the Falcons ran a few plays with both Matt Schaub and Michael Vick on the field. In 1995, Kordell Stewart regularly entered the game as a receiver or as a running back.

During the offseason, there was some discussion about allowing one player on defense to have a radio in his helmet as well, but nothing to date has come of it. Also, there is a movement to place a receiver in the helmet of each offensive player, so that they can all hear the signals being called out by the quarterback.

I saw that green sticker and was...what is that?


Thanks...bbPistol(that shoots blanks)!!

 

[blindzebra]

It seems stupid, what keeps a team from just not putting on the sticker?

And with the league so concerned about the length of games, wouldn't having all the players hearing the play from the coach speed things up?

 

[Cbz40]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

GREEN DOT HELPS REF TRACK WHO HAS AUDIO

One of the new things we noticed during last night's Hall of Fame game was that each of the quarterbacks had affixed to the backs of their helmets a small green dot.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello tells us that the sticker is a new device being used to help officials confirm that only one player on offense is wearing a helmet with a radio receiver from the coaching staff.

So, if a team plans to put two quarterbacks on the field at the same time, one of them must change helmets before entering the game.

It's uncommon but not unheard of for two quarterbacks to be on the field at the same time. Last year, the Falcons ran a few plays with both Matt Schaub and Michael Vick on the field. In 1995, Kordell Stewart regularly entered the game as a receiver or as a running back.

During the offseason, there was some discussion about allowing one player on defense to have a radio in his helmet as well, but nothing to date has come of it. Also, there is a movement to place a receiver in the helmet of each offensive player, so that they can all hear the signals being called out by the quarterback.

Thank You... I was questioning that myself.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

Also, there is a movement to place a receiver in the helmet of each offensive player, so that they can all hear the signals being called out by the quarterback

Wouldn't that take away the home field advantage,, I hope they NEVER do this.

 

[SA_Gunslinger]

thanks...i was wondering that, too.

and now that i know....i think it is D-U-M-B.


seriously, how often does that happen? does it really neccessitate a sticker?

lame.

 

[UppityCracker2]

Now these green stickers are going to bother me every game.

 

[Ashwynn]

Maybe the green sticker is factory installed with the receiver, on the helmet.

 

[ZeroClub]

I was wondering about that sticker too.

This league is so silly sometimes. Players have to keep their uniforms uniform (jersey tucked in, identical socks, team captains aren't allowed to have a "c" on their jersey, etc.), but the league puts a green circle on the radio helmets ....

Oh well.