The NFL needs to do something about these refs

[ElGatoGrande]

I know it seems ridiculous to talk about after our defeat, but this is to do with not just our game
This is a problem that exists outside of just our team. The NFL needs to do something about these refs. I am not saying that the league is rigged. However, with sports betting the way it is, I can see that by some would think it. I just think that the quality of officiating needs improving. Here are 3 examples.

Chiefs @ Jets - the officiating this game was quite poor. They botched the call that should have been a facemask on the Jets, then later botched a defencive hold that bailed out the Chiefs. Oh, and on the play where Mahomes ran for about 13 yards on 3rd and 13, they missed what appeared to be a hold on the tackle. The defensive hold that they called on Sauce Gardner bailed out the Chiefs because the Jets had an interception. Plus, especially with what they picked up in a later example, this was ridiculous. I think the Jets had every right to be upset.

Cowboys @ Cardinals - the officiating was poor on both sides of the ball, however, I think they missed at least one or two DPIs or holds in the endzone. Especially on the 4th down play where Gallup was held in the end zone. Oh, and that last extra point missed, but they counted it. Doesn't excuse how poor the Cowboys were that game, and they missed a few calls on us. However, it was worth pointing out.

Chiefs @ Vikings - the picked up flag on what was as blatant a DPI/hold as you can get was ridiculous. I'm not sure the Vikings win anyway because of who they were playing, but that was a completely botched call that changed what could have been. (amazing how the Chiefs have benefited from two late blown calls)

Aside from these games, I've noticed that a lot of tackles are getting away with jumping the snap early and not getting called for a false start. Also, there are plenty of occasions where it seems that holding is still unevenly enforced on multiple teams. Micah Parsons, TJ Watt, Nick Bosa, and several others should make it very clear to the refs and league how often they are being held without a call.

These are three examples this season, and I'm sure there are plenty of other examples this season. These are just three that were late in games that were key blown calls. I know being a referee is a hard job, but I still don't understand why the NFL can't have full time referees. I think the game would be better if the referees were full time referees who could hone their craft. It's an important job that has to be done properly. I think the league is setting these officials up for failure with how they are employed ATM. If they were full time, then they could use the offseason to hone their craft and be better able to identify tactics that players use that are penalties (such as the early jumps). Every other major league has them, and this includes the CFL.

I also think all penalties should be reviewed. Maybe not necessarily by way of challenge, but the booth, especially in a key situation such as PI, should be able to get involved if there is such an instance. The CFL allows coaches to challenge pass interference. I know it didn't work so well last time the NFL tried it, but I argue that the coaches were often correct. However, the league didn't want to admit they were wrong. I think that the league should allow all penalties to be reviewed. Otherwise, you could have a very questionable call that changes the course of a game. I think, if the coaches could challenge PI, that the Vikings situation would have been clearly PI and the Vikings would have won the challenge. I also think roughing the passer should be reviewable considering how soft some of the calls are. These are some things that I think that the league could do to help the referees.

Some of it is just mistakes but there's no way they are calling some of these games straight. Network ratings, home team or star player considerations seem to be at play...

 

[jazzcat22]

The problem I have with "the league is rigged; the refs are told which team to make sure wins" is that the people making the accusations are not filthy rich.

I mean, if you truly believe the league is rigged and you think certain teams are "allowed to win" every week like the Chiefs, 49ers, Eagles, etc....

Then why are these people not betting their life savings on these games

They should be living in mansions and driving imported sports cars with the money they could make betting on games that are already predetermined, right?

Well also in my friends theory. At times they don't completely rig it. It is that the refs "gear" things a certain direction to help teams win, not to make it so obvious. So not to make it seemed rigged.
And it that team is in a position to possibly lose. Then we get the blatant call to help that certain team. Then say it was an error. Or the NFL sweeps the issue under the rug as usual.

Why are they not rich as you say. Most already are. Or they have family members and friends placing the bets. And can't be too obvious.
Just his conspiracy theory. As I asked him that one time. After all these years, someone somewhere would have spoken up. Or someone do an independent investigation on some refs or league officials.

He said that it is well covered up, but also the don't care, because no one can touch them to do anything about it.
Anymore now, I do not get into a debate with him over it, and ignore. Unless it is a total blatant call. as we all seen happen in many games.

But one must wonder, why some teams always gets the calls in their favor, where other teams it is the opposite. The theory that the rating should increase if Dallas was more successful is flawed. As people tune in to watch Dallas no matter what
Somewhere along the way, Goodell's hate rises above ratings. . Just figured I would throw that in for fun.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Some of it is just mistakes but there's no way they are calling some of these games straight. Network ratings, home team or star player considerations seem to be at play...

Definitely, though, last night's game was rather well officiated imo.