Criticism of officiating in the NFL is more prevalent right now than Christmas music. Every week, the public outcry pierces the ear like yet another chorus of “Jingle Bell Rock.” ¶ The prevailing feeling was captured on video last week. As Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan and defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman exited Lincoln Financial Field, Thurman appeared to tell referee Ed Hochuli and his crew the job they did during the Bills’ game against the Philadelphia Eagles was a “disgrace to the NFL.” ¶ “This is the worst I’ve ever seen it,” said one current player who is approaching a decade in the league.
NFL is officially under siege
