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Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of e-mail questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
Larry: You recently answered a question in “Chalk Talk” regarding the green dot on quarterbacks’ helmets. That got me wondering: When does communication cease with the sideline? I assume the radio is cut off at some point or I think a coach could warn a quarterback about an impending hit.
Chuck
New Ulm, Minnesota
Chuck: The radio communication between the quarterbacks coach and the quarterback cuts off with 15 seconds left on the play clock. I spoke to Rex Grossman about the radio communication and he told me that about 10 times a season the play call gets cut off and he has to come up with his own. He also told me that about 90 percent of the communication involves the play call but that last season Wade Wilson would occasionally also give him little tips and reminders such as looking for a safety blitz on a particular play.
Larry: I noticed that tight end John Gilmore limped off the field after a play in the second half of the Texans game and was wondering whether he sustained an injury.
Dana
Portland, Oregon
Dana: John Gilmore did tweak his ankle after making a reception, but he’s fine. He’s participated in all three practices the Bears have held since returning to Bourbonnais from Houston and in fact has not missed a training camp workout this summer. Gilmore didn’t get much ink following Saturday night’s win, but he did lead the Bears with four receptions.
Larry: What is the difference between the nose tackle and three technique positions. I know that they are both defensive tackle positions, but what are the roles of each position?
Matt C.
Madison, Wisconsin
Matt: The nose tackle generally lines up directly over the center and frequently draws double-team blocks simply because he is the closest defensive player to the quarterback. The three technique plays next to the nose tackle, but he lines up shaded off one of the guards and is usually more of a penetrator. Given their specific roles, the nose tackle is generally a bigger, more powerful player, while the three techniques is typically sleeker and quicker.
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