To be 2nd or even 3rd string quarterback in American Football. Unlike most positions, which switch out with their backups regularly, quarterbacks generally play the entire game so the backup wears a headset to the booth upstairs and holds a clipboard until the starter is ready for them.
Did Geno get the start?

Nah, he's wearing the headset
by 1jack1 January 16, 2018
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