While the NFL tries to untangle what caused the headsets of the Pittsburgh Steelers to malfunction in the first half of the Kickoff Opener at New England – and conspiracy theories fly – it’s worth noting that these types of communication issues are nothing new.
In 2003, various coaches detailed for The Times some of the headset issues the NFL encountered over the years, including some humorous episodes in the since-mothballed Silverdome, old home of the Detroit Lions.
Late Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger was trying to suggest a play in a game, but instead of connecting with then-Coach Jeff Fisher, Heimerdinger heard the urgent voice of a woman.