Roger Goodell: Our No. 1 objective is to improve officiating
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed disappointment that collective bargaining negotiations with the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) have not progressed as hoped, despite previously praising officials during Super Bowl LX week.
- The NFL is preparing to hire replacement officials to ensure games continue if an agreement is not reached, while still focusing on reaching a negotiated deal.
- The league aims to improve officiating accountability and performance, with discussions around the potential benefits of having full-time officials, although past attempts showed no performance improvement.
- Goodell highlighted challenges in training and improving officials due to contractual restrictions like blackout periods, emphasizing the need for better mechanisms to enhance officiating quality.
- While acknowledging the officials' strengths, Goodell stressed the league's commitment to either improving underperforming officials or replacing them to maintain high standards.
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