NFL refs and fines for bad calls

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tpaul

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

NFL officials can be fined and are fined for judgment calls. They are not usually fined for the typical catch/no catch type of calls. They will get fined if they kicked a rule or if they blow a call that is so obvious that there is no way it should be missed. I do not believe it happens often, but they can get fined. Usually they are just downgraded for bad plays (which do not have to include call they personally make) and those downgrades affect the crew in playoff consideration. Also if an official does not cut it, they will not be around. The NFL probably turns over more officials than any other pro league. It is not unusual for guys to be around for less than a few years and be out of the NFL.

Peace