Twitter: NFL will let replay assistant fix mistakes on roughing the passer, intentional grounding

[WoodysGirl]

 

[big dog cowboy]

Long overdue. When we as fans can sit in our living rooms and watch the refs make mistakes that could change the outcome of a game and the league does nothing about it is beyond frustrating. Communication is instant now and it shouldn't take that much effort to correct obvious mistakes.

 

[fivetwos]

Great for now, but why can’t they assist on everything?

 

[DallasEast]

Cannot wait to see referees questioning other referees for what is roughing. It is more sad that intentional grounding must require extra verification.

 

[DasTex]

I'd like them to spot the ball properly....

 

[WoodysGirl]

 

[Diehardblues]

Great for now, but why can’t they assist on everything?

It’s a start. Much like Instant Replay reviews have developed over the years.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I'd like them to spot the ball properly....

It is mindboggling that in the days of technology, we're using metal chains to determine inches. There's gotta be a better way to do it and still maintain some integrity from the old guard.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

I am good with this. The question is, how will the NFL screw this up?

 

[zrinkill]

Hmmmmmm

 

[fivetwos]

It’s a start. Much like Instant Replay reviews have developed over the years.

Remember the phantom tripping call in NE a few years ago?

Things like that have to be fixed. Holding calls should at least be allowed to be challenged.

 

[maryquality]

I am good with this. The question is, how will the NFL screw this up?

I'm sure they'll find a way!!

 

[Diehardblues]

Remember the phantom tripping call in NE a few years ago?

Things like that have to be fixed. Holding calls should at least be allowed to be challenged.

It’s tough to correct judgement calls. Easier for us when it’s not in live action and we can watch in slow motion from different angles.

Personally I think the game is over officiated. I begun watching before we had Instant Replay.

I say let them play and only call the more obvious infractions like with the ball. Those are the plays which dramatically impact results especially at end of game which is why Instant Replay was initially implemented.

 

[gimmesix]

Remember the phantom tripping call in NE a few years ago?

Things like that have to be fixed. Holding calls should at least be allowed to be challenged.

I remember the phantom tripping call this last season against Hendershot.

 

[gimmesix]

It’s tough to correct judgement calls. Easier for us when it’s not in live action and we can watch in slow motion from different angles.

Personally I think the game is over officiated. I begun watching before we had Instant Replay.

I say let them play and only call the more obvious infractions like with the ball. Those are the plays which dramatically impact results especially at end of game which is why Instant Replay was implemented initially.

I think keeping it objective is the way to go. For instance, the one called against Hendershot was clearly a bad call and could be fixed objectively since there was no tripping.

 

[Diehardblues]

I think keeping it objective is the way to go. For instance, the one called against Hendershot was clearly a bad call and could be fixed objectively since there was no tripping.

I suppose but I tend to want to stay away from calls which don’t directly revolve around the ball.

It is a contact physical sport. Let ‘em play.

Im more concerned about possession on fumbles miscalled or two feet in bounds, interceptions and receptions , especially for a TD. Crossing the plane of the goal and even spotting the ball which they miss too.

 

[gimmesix]

I suppose but I tend to want to stay away from calls which don’t directly revolve around the ball.

It is a contact physical sport. Let ‘em play.

Im more concerned about possession on fumbles miscalled or two feet in bounds, interceptions and receptions , especially for a TD. Crossing the plane of the goal and even spotting the ball which they miss too.

I'd just like to see the correct calls made. I don't care who makes them. Let see if the booth can do better because what the NFL is doing now isn't working.

 

[RonnieT24]

I'd just like to see the correct calls made. I don't care who makes them. Let see if the booth can do better because what the NFL is doing now isn't working.

The booth ref is still going to be an NFL employee .. I don't trust him/her any more than I do any of the other Goodell lackies.

 

[gimmesix]

The booth ref is still going to be an NFL employee .. I don't trust him/her any more than I do any of the other Goodell lackies.

It will probably be just as bad, but that possibility doesn't mean they shouldn't try something.

 

[Creeper]

Let them fix everything if they see an obvious blown call.