Headline: NFL Coach Criticizes Officials for Numerous Mistakes on Sunday, Calls for Owners to Take Action
Once again, NFL officiating was a major talking point across the league this past weekend.
While officiating errors are a regular occurrence, this week saw an unusually high number of perplexing mistakes that sparked more outrage than usual. The Sunday night showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers, in particular, featured a slew of astonishing blunders by the referees.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk received a direct and unambiguous message from an NFL head coach, who texted him, "Time for owners to act on officiating," encapsulating the sentiment surrounding the officiating issue.
Another controversial call involved officials penalizing Bruce Irvin of the Detroit Lions for a hit on New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, resulting in Carr leaving the game. Upon reviewing the play, however, it appeared to be a clean hit by the veteran pass-rusher.
The Lions eventually triumphed with a 33-28 victory, potentially shielding the officials from even greater scrutiny.
Numerous proposals have surfaced to address the quality of NFL officiating. Some advocate for the league to employ full-time officials, while others propose implementing a sky judge system similar to what the XFL and the now-defunct Alliance of American Football (AAF) used.
The NHL, NBA, MLB, and FIFA have all made improvements to their referee and review systems over the years to minimize officiating controversies. The NFL lags behind in this regard, but the recent controversies from Sunday may serve as a tipping point for owners and the league office to take action.
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5 DECEMBRE | 36 ANSWERS Headline: NFL Coach Criticizes Officials for Numerous Mistakes on Sunday, Calls for Owners to Take Action Should the owners take action in the officiating? | ||
| yes | 26 | 72.2 % |
| No | 10 | 27.8 % |
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