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Why the NFL won't review all plays -- including batted balls

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How should Lions react to Blandino's statement?

Scott Van Pelt and Louis Riddick react to NFL VP of Officiating Dean Blandino's statement that the referees incorrectly handled the K.J. Wright batted ball that gave the Seahawks a touchback.

  • Kevin Seifert, NFL Nation Close
    • ESPN.com national NFL writer
    • ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013
    • Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008
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The question has been asked, in a formal way, as recently as this spring: Why doesn't the NFL make each and every play subject to its replay review system?