What about Bob?

The Patriots’ illegal videotaping of the Jets’ defensive signals last season led to a new rule that allows coach-to-headset communication by the defense so that signals won’t be needed. But through the first part of training camp, the Patriots haven’t given any indication that they will even use the system.

That’s right. Team sources tell me that because of some logistical challenges involving which players would wear the helmets with the headsets, Bill Belichick might not use the system at all. Or, if he does, it could be on a limited basis.