Here's a gem from saints talk for those of you who dont venture to those parts

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I propose that a Congressional Oversight Committee establishes an independent organization to oversee the hiring and administration of NFL referees.

For example purposes only, let's call the new organization: The Elias Sports Bureau of Officiating.

The group as a mandate would stat all calls and non calls by refs.

A standard grade of acceptability would be established.

When an official does not pass a yearly grade, they are terminated.

All statistics and grades will be open to public scrutinization.

The NFL will be removed from the hiring and termination of said new officials.

The NFL will pay all salaries.

Existing refs will not be eligible for any future hires as game officials.

All current officials will be given a retirement package.

The NFL still retains the rights to creating and changing the rules for each game and the penalties that can be called.

There will be no NFL home office involvement in calls made during games.

Replay and coach challenges can be eliminated.

Refs can ask to view video to establish position of the line of scrimmage, correct clock manage, or to determine if a player has scored.

Mistakes will be made, but accountability has been established.

The NFL can still suspend and fine players after the games have concluded.

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