boston.com - 4/1/2008
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A quick follow-up to the rule change that a defensive player will now be allowed to have a communication device in the helmet:
Two players will be designated before each game, and be listed on the pregame deactivation report as the players with the device. The helmets of those players will have a visual indicator to identify they have the device.
Only one player with the device can be ...
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Defenses go electronic
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... I personally like this rule. I think this levels the playing field as it allows the defense to be on an even playing field as the offense when it comes to play call communication. The proposal passed 25 - 7, needing 24 votes for approval. The teams that voted against the rule change were the Packers, Raiders, Eagles, Rams, Seahawks, Buccaneers, and Redskins. ...
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