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8th official, full-time zebras, and expanded replay are still on the table

by Mark Schultz - November 4, 2016November 5, 2016 6

Embed from Getty Images Â Roughing the passer could be subject to review It may still be a long-shot for 2017, but the NFL continues to consider adding an eighth official. Dean Blandino, senior vice president of officiating, says the league is considering adding an eighth official and that addition might free up the

Ron Rivera’s rough record in red-flag replay reviews

by Ben Austro - October 29, 2014October 29, 2014 7

#131432010 / gettyimages.com Replay statistics through Week 8 Panthers coach Ron Rivera has earned a reputation -- and a nickname, "Riverboat Ron" -- for taking some gambles with his play selection. Although Rivera will likely argue that he assesses risk and reward when he does so, one place where he has not

Images from Week 7

by Mark Schultz - October 22, 2014October 22, 2014 1

Courtesy of team photographers (Click any image to view as slides.) Courtesy of Getty Images #457508118 / gettyimages.com R Jeff Triplette with Jaguars coach Ron Rivera #457500092 / gettyimages.com BJ Todd Prukop #457518392 / gettyimages.com R John Parry

Panthers’ Smith trashes ‘garbage’ official who doesn’t cover wide receivers

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by Ben Austro - October 8, 2013October 9, 2013 1

U Dan Ferrell blamed for calls outside his keys Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has a complaint about a specific official he would like everyone to know about. As Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer reported: I was told by the referee â€” whatever judge he was â€” number 64 ...Â This would