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Playing in the Super Bowl is undoubtedly a massive honor. Yet, so too is officiating NFL’s biggest game. So, what are referees paid for their efforts ?
The NFL has revealed the officiating crew for Super Bowl 60 next month, and football fans are asking for one man.
The NFL does not release the exact salaries of referees and officials. The latest Collective Bargaining Agreement suggested the average NFL referee earns approximately $205,000 per season. Assuming they are selected for a game per week, that would average out to $11,400 per regular-season game.
The fans just want consistency. NFL referees are seemingly incapable of providing that, though.
Mike Pereira has spent decades working as an on-field official, then as the NFL's supervisor of officials, then as an officiating analyst for Fox.
The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs was mired by officiating controversy. There was a highly controversial "interception" ruling in the Divisional Round game between the Bills and the Broncos. A Josh Allen pass appeared to be caught by Brandin Cooks,
NFL officiating criticism gets louder. NFL referees are taking a lot of criticism this season as questionable calls keep piling up. Fans, coaches, and even people inside the league are starting to ask how much officials are affecting the games. The ...
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