NY Post · Oct 8, 2018
NFL’s penalty problem reaches a new height each week
T.J. Watt sacks Matt Ryan Getty ImagesIf we haven’t reached a boiling point with this NFL refereeing issue then the water is at least close to scalding.
Rants from players and coaches could be heard across the NFL on Sunday after a series of controversial, potentially game-changing calls were made. The league’s overcorrection in its effort to protect quarterbacks is a central issue.
In Week 5 alone entering Monday night’s game between the Redskins and Saints, 11 flags were thrown for roughing the passer. This comes after a clarification by the league, made about a week ago, that the assessment of those penalties was going to be further addressed.
