Sam Darnold already is used to hearing Adam Gase’s voice through a speaker in his helmet, but there will be a subtle change in Thursday’s preseason opener.
Gase, in his first season as Jets coach, has been communicating with Darnold via walkie talkie throughout OTAs, minicamp and now training camp. But Gase will switch to the more conventional headset when the Jets face the Giants at MetLife Stadium.
Of course, Gase expects it to be a smooth transition, and gave some insight into what he would tell Darnold beyond which play to run.
“Just reminders,” Gase said.