It's being reported that NFL referees have decided to take a stand against former NFL vice president of officiating and current rules analyst, Mike Pereira, by giving him the silent treatment in response to his recent criticism of them.
In Sunday's NFC Wild Card game between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions, Pereria harshly criticized the officials for picking up a flag for defensive pass interference midway in the 4th quarter, and also for not calling defensive holding on the play, which largely aided the Cowboys in their 24-20 come-from-behind win. He's continued his criticism in the days following, even allegedly saying behind closed doors that, "Stevie Wonder could have seen those penalties!" and "These officials lend credence to that old phrase, 'I'm blind, I'm deaf, I wanna be a ref!"
In response, NFL officials have vowed to give Pereira the silent treatment until he apologizes, by saying, "If you wear stripes, you're always right."
Dean Blandino, the NFL's head of officiating, said, "Just as police officers turned their backs on that Mayor Dabelly fella, we're kind of turning our backs on Mike Pereira. How dare he call us out for being wrong when we probably were! Mike, if you want to make things right with the men in stripes, simply say you're sorry for being right, and that if you wear stripes, you're always right! I'm not sure if that made sense or not, but yeah! Say it, Pereira, or get ready to see a lot of silent asses in your face!"
In response, Pereira had no comment, essentially giving NFL officials the silent treatment.
In Sunday's NFC Wild Card game between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions, Pereria harshly criticized the officials for picking up a flag for defensive pass interference midway in the 4th quarter, and also for not calling defensive holding on the play, which largely aided the Cowboys in their 24-20 come-from-behind win. He's continued his criticism in the days following, even allegedly saying behind closed doors that, "Stevie Wonder could have seen those penalties!" and "These officials lend credence to that old phrase, 'I'm blind, I'm deaf, I wanna be a ref!"
In response, NFL officials have vowed to give Pereira the silent treatment until he apologizes, by saying, "If you wear stripes, you're always right."
Dean Blandino, the NFL's head of officiating, said, "Just as police officers turned their backs on that Mayor Dabelly fella, we're kind of turning our backs on Mike Pereira. How dare he call us out for being wrong when we probably were! Mike, if you want to make things right with the men in stripes, simply say you're sorry for being right, and that if you wear stripes, you're always right! I'm not sure if that made sense or not, but yeah! Say it, Pereira, or get ready to see a lot of silent asses in your face!"
In response, Pereira had no comment, essentially giving NFL officials the silent treatment.
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