For the first time in a decade, the Saints are using wristbands to speed up the communication from coach to player.
Luke McCown wore a wristband on his left arm against the Carolina Panthers, and when Drew Brees returned against the Dallas Cowboys, the Saints’ long-time starter continued the practice.
New Orleans coach Sean Payton likes the time the Saints can save getting the play call from coach to quarterback.
“It was the first time in 10 years we had an extensive third down plan on wristbands,” Payton said. “I can read it to him and he can read it to the huddle and they go out and run the play or I could beep in and say go to number two and you’re just trying to save a few seconds.