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YOUR TURN: The NFL's Replacement Referees

Here's your chance to sound off on the quality of the officiating in the NFL and what you think should be done about it.

 

If you're a local football fan, the New England Patriots' controversial Sunday Night loss to the Baltimore Ravens probably left you with a bad taste in your mouth and a strong opinion about the status of officiating in the NFL.

The much-discussed replacement referee issue was forced front-row center again Monday night when a nationally-televised game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers appeared to be determined by an incorrect call made by a team of back-up officials.

So, we have to ask - what do you think about the quality of officiating in the NFL? Do you think the league owes it to the players, owners and fans to put the best product on the field, no matter what it costs?

Should League Commissioner Roger Goodell bend to the demands of the locked out referee union to get them back on the field as soon as possible? Do you sympathize with the replacement referees who are working under a great deal of pressure with little experience?

Let us know by voicing your opinion in the comments section below.

Related Topics: Monday Night Football, NFL, New England Patriots, and Replacement Referees

Joe Veno

8:13 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The NFL has to do something before these so called referees get someone hurt real bad. The players know how bad these guys are and some of them (not all of them) are taking cheap shots trying to hurt somebody. What a shame when a good team may have a bad season because of the mistakes these guys are making.

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Ray

1:29 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Sorry you got cut. It's OK

Josh Chace

1:23 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Sounds like the problem is about to be remedied today.

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Richard Jertz

2:47 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Has Bob Almeida or Steve Crampton been reffing any games?

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jake

8:52 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

haha looks like malcolm was on the math and doesnt understand sports and the time, effort, will and pain that go into preparing and playing

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