NFL refs and fines for bad calls

Originally Posted by PSU213

First of all, I agree with everyone else that a pro official has plenty of incentive for making the correct calls (playoffs, being around next year, etc.)--not that we all don't have that incentive, even if we have no chance of working next year's Super Bowl.

The other thing, though, is how are fines going to make split second calls better? Obviously, I'm not in a position where I are going to be (ever, hopefully) fined for a "bad" call. I don't understand how a monetary reason will make my vision any better. If I do happen to miss a call (which has occurred), there are plenty of negative things which might happen, and I don't need a possible fine to make me more gun-shy.

Very true. Why would fine an official on a judgement call? I think there is enough pressure just to preform...