NFL Targets OTAs, Minicamps for Replacement Refs Rollout
The league takes further steps to prepare a group of alternates.
Fail Mary
Steelers HC Mike McCarthy Doesn’t Take the Bait on NFL Replacement Refs
Mike McCarthy was directly affected the last time the NFL used replacement officials. But he didn’t take the bait when asked about whether the “Fail Mary” would repeat itself if NFL officials go on strike again. The Pittsburgh Steelers head coach punted when pressed if the legendary 2012 officiating gaffe if the league and its […] The post Steelers HC Mike McCarthy Doesn’t Take the Bait on NFL Replacement Refs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Steelers’ Mike McCarthy bites tongue on replacement referee conversation
An NFL referee lockout may be looming, but Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, once a victim of the infamous replacement refs in 2012, isn’t eager to talk about it. While the NFL’s coaches, general managers, and owners are gathering in Arizona this weekend for their annual offseason meetings, the league’s officials seem to be […] The post Steelers’ Mike McCarthy bites tongue on replacement referee conversation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NFL Head Coaches Quiet On Alarming Replacement Ref Situation at League Meetings
With no deal in place at NFL League Meetings, replacement referees could be used in 2026, reviving concerns tied to the infamous Fail Mary.
NFL Plans to Avoid ‘Fail Mary’ Repeat With Replay Safety Net
As the labor situation stalls, the league makes more alternate plans. The post NFL Plans to Avoid ‘Fail Mary’ Repeat With Replay Safety Net appeared first on Front Office Sports.
NFL Eyes Replacements If League Doesn’t Reach Referee CBA Deal
The league is amassing a list of alternates as labor negotiations continue. The post NFL Eyes Replacements If League Doesn’t Reach Referee CBA Deal appeared first on Front Office Sports.