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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with the media on Wednesday as the Super Bowl quickly approaches.
He was asked a wide range of questions. However, one that has football fans buzzing was his take on the NFL officiating crew.
According to Ari Meirov, Roger Goodell believes the officiating in the 2022 season was some of the best he’s seen. His full response is below.
Finally, Rodger Goodell gets an officiating question: "For us, when you look at officiating, I don't think it's ever been better in the league."
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 8, 2023
Goodell’s response has me wondering if he even watches the games. The NFL has some of the most inconsistent officiating in American sports, so it’s wild for him to make this claim.
NFL fans are absolutely floored by Goodell’s statement.
Finally, Rodger Goodell gets an officiating question: "For us, when you look at officiating, I don't think it's ever been better in the league."
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 8, 2023
That comment is so far out of left field, some fans are wondering what’s going on with Roger Goodell.
Roger is on that good good that would result in an indefinite suspension if he was to be tested randomly.
— Matt Koch (@bossman_277) February 8, 2023
Perfect response tweet.
Roger is on that good good that would result in an indefinite suspension if he was to be tested randomly.
— Matt Koch (@bossman_277) February 8, 2023
From the sounds of it, the NFL isn’t going to be cleaning up the bad officiating anytime soon.
We’ll keep that hope alive though. Maybe one day some serious changes will be made. Until then, get used to what you’re watching on Sundays.