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Originally Posted by ajmc
I would think most officials, who may have walked in somewhat similar footsteps, would be inclined to give the covering official the benefit of the doubt.
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I see the reason for your misunderstanding now.
I am NOT blaming the officials. The officials are not at fault - they are told to err on the side of safety, and there have been numerous examples of a hit on a not-yet-downed receiver being flagged AT THE DIRECTION OF THE LEAGUE. They are TOLD to call this. And I believe it's step one in the direction of the demise of the league.
I'm blaming the league and/or Roger Goodell. The direction was fine, and somewhat needed ... but we've gone too far. Far too far, yet we keep going further in that direction.