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Walkie-Talkie controversy not a first for Giants

In Week 14 again the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Football Giants were having problems with the communication device installed into quarterback Eli Manning’s helmet. Head coach Ben McAdoo resorted to using a handheld walkie-talkie in order to relay the offensive plays to Manning. The use of walkies during a game is within the rules, however, coaches are not allowed to use them.

So, the league fined coach Ben McAdoo, the Giants organization and pushed their fourth-round draft pick in the 2017 NFL Draft back a few spots. This seems like double jeopardy in sorts because the one drive the Giants used the hand-held device it ended in a drive-killing interception.