NFL players can't strike. They are all 1 car payment away from being bankrupt. The NFL refs? They are responsible citizens with other things going on for them. Ed Hocule is a partner in a law firm. In fact many of the refs are. Mike Carey started a business. Gene Steratore owns a business. The NFL prefers wealthier people so they won't get bribed off. THESE GUYS CAN WAIT THIS THING OUT. THEY ARE LAUGHING THEIR AZZES OFF AT THIS POINT.

The reffing was ok in week 1 but it was awful in week 2. The NFL is just being cheap trying to pinch pennies but they are destroying the product. Did you notice players and coaches yelling at refs and the refs responding and changing calls? How about how long plays are under review. How about not understanding the rules? How about the fights/skirmishes and non calls? These players know the refs aren't calling anything so they are pushing the issue and attacking.

I think Jeff Fisher smart coach was using this angle telling his guys to be extra aggressive against the redskins to gain an edge. He knew the refs weren't calling anything so he had his players adapt.

In the end the Regular refs have things going for them and in about 2-4 weeks if they aren't back the fans will be begging for them to come back.

The only ref I don't want back is Ron Winter.