NFL Braces for Repeat of Replacement Ref Scandal

0:00On March 19th, the NFL is preparing for a possible repeat of its replacement official scenario if it can't reach a new deal with referees by the end of May. Their current contract expires then, and the league is already laying plans just like it did 12 years ago during a lockout that led to that. Infamous Packers, Seahawks, Finish. Back in 2012, Green Bay held a 12-7 lead late against Seattle. From the final Hail Mary pass, it looked like Packer's safety MD. Jennings had the interception, but replacement refs caught it a touchdown for Golden Tate after some confusion, haunting the win to the Seahawks. Packer's fans still feel distinct from that Bosch call, which sparked outrage and forced the NFL to end the lockout quickly. Now, with tensions rising, team owners are growing frustrated over the stall talks. League officials are compiling a list of 150 referees from small colleges, starting an onboarding process this April and a clinic in.

1:00May, if no agreement comes by training camp, these replacements would shadow teams before regular season games. Everyone agrees, another disaster like that, is the last thing football needs. And the Packers are watching these developments, especially closely, as the Deadline Looms.