Great post. Losers blame the refs so I agree that it is typically a wash. I’m sick of fans blaming the refs for our teams shortcomings.
Conspiracy theories are always easier than accountability. Like the Dez catch call (which was a terrible call) too many fans forget in that game, there were nearly 5 min left in that game to stop a one legged Rodgers and our D couldn’t do it.
Last night our defense had 4 min and change to stop the Cards and get the ball back. Arizona said “hold my beer” and converted two key third downs and ran out the clock. Yes, the refs blew that fumble call but if we hadn’t blown a timeout earlier, we could have challenged it.
Did the refs force us to drop 3 passes? Did the refs make Greg “Lou” Zuerleine miss that FG? Did the refs make Dak fumble in the 4th qtr? Did the refs make the Cowboys D miss Kyler Murray on three 3rd and long conversions? Did the refs make the Cards convert on that fake punt? This could go on and on.
NFL officiating isn’t very good. BUT….Why is it hard to admit we got beat?