We Don’t Need More Video Review in the NFL!
With the ever-growing threat of replacement referees yet again taking the field in the 2026 season, the NFL voted today to approve a new policy to assist them. The goal is to correct “clear and obvious” missed calls during a game. This will allow the NFL’s New York command center to advise the refs if a penalty was missed. Along with the current penalties allowed for replay assist, roughing the passer and intentional grounding penalties will now be included.
Flashback to September 24, 2012, during the last NFL official lockout. Seattle’s Russell Wilson launches a Hail Mary into the end zone that appears to be simultaneously caught by Seahawks teammate Golden Tate and Green Bay’s M.D. Jennings. Then chaos ensues…
OTD in 2012, the Fail Mary.pic.twitter.com/iitCAXp3xL
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) September 25, 2024
One ref signaled touchdown, while the other signaled touchback. It was a controversial call and a bad look for the replacement refs, as well as the league, on a national stage.
On the surface, I agree with what the NFL did today. They cannot have another situation like what occurred 14 years ago. With that said, there is a precedent I’m afraid will be set—one I’m not sure I’m a fan of.
We are already seeing ABS make big impacts in key moments of baseball games, and as those impacts are fully realized, more and more “assistance” will be used. This is making fans ask a valid question:
“If we use ABS in certain situations, why can’t we just use it all the time?”
It’s a great question right now, and maybe I’m old school, but referees—and bad calls—are a part of sports. Let’s also be clear: these referees, umpires, officials—whatever you want to call them—are VERY good at what they do. The fact that Major League umpires can be as accurate as they are on a nightly basis is absolutely amazing in my eyes.
The same goes for NFL officials. They miss calls, sure, but overall they do a good job officiating these games.
My fear is that this new procedure will be very successful in the NFL’s eyes, and they will continue using it even after the regular officials return.
I may be in the minority, but I enjoy the wild card of referees in sports. Yes, I yell and scream at the TV when they make mistakes, but it’s an extremely tough job—and it’s just part of the game.
You can take my AARP card now…
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