NFL is "insistent upon" improved performance from officials
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently praised the quality of game officials, calling them "amazing" during a Super Bowl-week press conference.
- However, NFL executive V.P. Jeff Miller expressed a contrasting view at the league's annual meeting, emphasizing the need for improved accountability and performance measures for officials amid ongoing labor negotiations.
- The NFL is pushing for changes such as eliminating the offseason "dead period" and introducing probationary measures to better manage officials' performance, including potentially removing underperforming referees.
- Owners are willing to pay officials based on performance but insist on higher accountability standards, signaling a tough stance in negotiations with the NFL Referees Association.
- There are concerns the league may lock out officials, rely more heavily on expanded replay, and use less experienced replacements, risking the integrity and safety of the game.
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