Sunday, August 26, 2007
Mystery explained: The dot is not a mechanical thing, Derrick. It's supposed to identitfy to the officials who has the communication link. Here's a better explanation:
The reason it's necessary is because NFL rules state that only one offensive player can be on the field with radio contact to the sideline. There are a few teams who have other players with radio helmets like a slash role player like a receiver/QB. The Jets' Brady Smith is a good example. If the Jets have Chad Pennington at QB and Smith is in at WR, Smith must wear a second helmet that does not have the radio communication with the coordinator. This is an easier way for refs to identify if there's more than one radio helmet on the field.
