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Dean Blandino interview: What it’s really like to be an NFL official

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When you think of the NFL and football, what do you think about? You probably think about a highly-intense, hard-hitting and overall fun game. Maybe you also think about giant contracts, endorsements, and all the flashy things. That’s what I do, too. Generally, our thoughts are positive, right? Besides the heartache you might feel when your team loses on Sunday or a player you like gets hurt, you’re having a good time during the season.

Now think about what you know about NFL officials. It’s probably all negative, right? These are the guys that won’t just let the players play.