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Cowboys coach Wade Phillips made a proposal at a league meeting this year that would have allowed one defensive player to wear a headset in his helmet, allowing them to hear what plays their coaches want them to call, just as quarterbacks currently do.Although 22 of the 32 NFL teams wanted to adopt Phillips' proposal, it failed because rules changes of that kind need a three-fourths majority. And it should come as no surprise that the Patriots were one of the 10 teams that voted "no."Does that sound like Bill Belichick to you? Not wanting to be able to make sure his players get the defensive play call exactly as he orders it up? Not wanting the ability to pass along instructions to his defensive captain during a game?

To the best of my knowledge, no one has asked Belichick why the Patriots voted against the policy. (And if anyone does ask him, he'll say, "We're moving on to San Diego. That's what I'm addressing. All my energy is on the San Diego Chargers.") But he should really explain himself here.The other nine teams that voted against the rule change cited reasons like not wanting technology to intrude on the game anymore than it already does, but that doesn't strike me as the Patriot way. The only reason I can think of that Belichick wouldn't want this rule change is that he didn't want the Patriots to lose the competitive advantage they were receiving by stealing opposing teams' defensive signals.

Why Did Patriots Vote Against Proposal for Headsets in Defensive Players' Helmets? - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

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That is a media oriented opinion by Michael Smith. I would hope that he'd give as much time to Belichick as he does his own paid opinion .... one that many right here could have come up with.

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Originally Posted by LSC9901

That is a media oriented opinion by Michael Smith. I would hope that he'd give as much time to Belichick as he does his own paid opinion .... one that many right here could have come up with.

still it makes you wonder why they voted against it..

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Originally Posted by vincesanity82

still it makes you wonder why they voted against it..

Agreed ... and I've stated in other posts, everything the Pats do now will be tainted in one way or another. We'll call this the starting point, but before I 100% believe a paid opinion I'd at least like to hear the other side of the story. What will be said if the response is the same as the other 9 teams ??

[legend]

Unfortunately, hell will freeze over before Belichick gives the other side of the story. It's not like there are forces keeping him from giving it. So one would have to assume that his side of the story is so weak, that it isn't worth even giving.

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Originally Posted by LSC9901

Agreed ... and I've stated in other posts, everything the Pats do now will be tainted in one way or another. We'll call this the starting point, but before I 100% believe a paid opinion I'd at least like to hear the other side of the story. What will be said if the response is the same as the other 9 teams ??

I dont know really, I was just suprised they voted against it, it only can help your team and I like the idea of having a defensive player wear a headset in the helmet and being able to communicate with coaches..

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Originally Posted by legend

Unfortunately, hell will freeze over before Belichick gives the other side of the story. It's not like there are forces keeping him from giving it. So one would have to assume that his side of the story is so weak, that it isn't worth even giving.

It sounds like no matter what he might say wouldn't be truthful to you at all.

[Bette]

They talked about that once a while ago on Access. The problem is defensive players come in and out. So who gets it? At least that was Mike Peireia's reasoning. It probably will come up again.

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Originally Posted by Bette

They talked about that once a while ago on Access. The problem is defensive players come in and out. So who gets it? At least that was Mike Peireia's reasoning. It probably will come up again.

your defensive captain, or someone who is a defensive leader, like with the titans it would be Bulluck..

[legend]

He hasn't said anything, so we can only assume the worst. If you were accused of something this serious, and you were not guilty or had made some sort of a mistake regarding your interpretation of the rule, wouldn't you be out there defending yourself or explaining your actions?

[Bette]

Originally Posted by legend

He hasn't said anything, so we can only assume the worst. If you were accused of something this serious, and you were not guilty or had made some sort of a mistake regarding your interpretation of the rule, wouldn't you be out there defending yourself or explaining your actions?

He did. He said he did it and he explained why he misinterpreted the rule. To say anything more would only give the media more material to twist around.
Of course I think its all baloney about him misinterpreting the rule. He's too smart to do that. He interpreted it correctly alright.

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Originally Posted by Bette

He did. He said he did it and he explained why he misinterpreted the rule. To say anything more would only give the media more material to twist around.
Of course I think its all baloney about him misinterpreting the rule. He's too smart to do that. He interpreted it correctly alright.

Can you explain how you misinterpreted the rule?
Belichick: It doesn't matter.

You lost a draft pick and you were fined a half a million dollars. It does matter.
Belichick: "It already happened. So, right now we're focused on what's in front of us, and that's the Chargers."

Do you want to address the fans?
Belichick: "We're moving on to San Diego. That's what I'm addressing. All my energy is on the San Diego Chargers."

Would you care to comment on people suggesting this has happened in the past, and if it taints your record in the past?
Belichick: "All my focus is on the San Diego Chargers. I'm just working to get ready for that team."

Do you get to pay a half-million dollars in installments or do you have to pay it up front?
Belichick: "I'm just thinking about the Chargers."

Why didn't the statement apologize to the Jets?
Belichick: "We're moving on. San Diego."

Do you feel the punishment was fair?
Belichick: "It doesn't make any difference."

atleast he seems sorry

[Bette]

I saw that interview on tv but I also saw on Access his explanation. Sorry but cant remember it.