If it's not broke than why fix it ? Dance with the people who got you here ? There are a few cliche terms I'm using as an analogy. The NFL at times can be to smart for their own good. For 17 NFL weeks crews work together like a family gathering once a week. Yet when the NFL Playoffs come around crews are broken up, for the 'All Star' officiating formula. During the most critical, most crucial games they decide who moves on, who is eliminated, which players remain, which are let go, which coaches remain, which are let go, yet we have guys who are foreign to one another working together ! The Dallas Cowboys who entered the postseason with a 12-4 record now will be remembered for their 2 game run in this season playoffs, more for officiating less for their play. During the Wild Card round in Arlington, TX an official appeared to call a 4th quarter pass interference. It appeared the Cowboys defender didn't look for the ball vs. the Lions tight end. The flag was picked up. Replays showed even if P.I isn't called their should've been holding or illegal contact. Dez Bryant ran onto the field with no helmet and their wasn't an un sportsman like penalty called. Dallas wins the game in comeback fashion 24-20. During the Divisional Round in Green Bay, WI the Cowboys late in the 4th quarter trailing, threw a deep ball to Dez Bryant on 4th & 2 inside the Packers territory. Bryant appeared to make a great leaping sideline catch inside the 1 yard line. Hold up wait a minute Green Bay would challenge the catch and the call was reversed. Game over season over for Dallas, Packers win 26-21. Obviously the NFL will cover itself. Obviously the officials will cover themselves. 2 weeks 2 games and a pair of season ending misses especially in Lambeau. Please next year for the playoffs NFL go with crews that are familiar with one another.
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