The league brings us fail mary Already making plans Failure Mary 2. Anyone who cares about professional football should be shocked.
The problem should start with the players. The NFL is willing to rely on not-so-good players rather than having its best players officiate and control games.
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Currently, the NFL Players Association has not commented. At some point, unions have to speak out.
In addition to the fact that the quality of officiating is directly related to the players, there is also the reality that unions support other unions. The same leagues that are currently squeezing officials have squeezed players before and will squeeze players again.
With the NFLPA currently silent on the issue, here’s what former NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith had to say: “A few years ago, when players were shut out, players stood with officials.[d] was Prepare to file a complaint The NFL’s firing of experienced first responders creates an unreasonable health and safety risk. Still the right thing to do. “
Yes. Maybe there will be such a moment. With the NFLPA having just named a new executive director and the official lockout still months away, the union may think it’s wiser to bide its time.
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That said, anyone with a stake in the game has reason to oppose plans to use substitute officials again. This would be a huge mistake and hopefully we’re not the only ones saying this.
