Wayne Cubed Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) Don't have a link yet... but per @mortreport, the deal is in hand. Looking to come back this week. Will update this when I have a link. Edit: here's the link http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/20380815/deal-between-nfl-officials-is-imminent-would-allow-refs-to-work-thursday-night Edited September 27, 2012 by Wayne Cubed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Can they really be ready in 2-4 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) http://www.sbnation....cement-referees I can't help but think this is a bad thing for this weekends meeting with Billy Belly. Edited September 26, 2012 by sodbuster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 His twitter doesn't say that. Was it on TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Great . . Just in time for every single call to go the Pat*s way on Sunday . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) His twitter doesn't say that. Was it on TV? I'd assume that's the "no link" part Pft confirms the op http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/26/game-deciding-blown-call-was-what-it-took-to-spur-an-agreement/ Edited September 26, 2012 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 His twitter doesn't say that. Was it on TV? I'd assume that's the "no link" part I don't see it either.... https://twitter.com/mortreport Every article reports seeing it on his twiiter feed, but it's not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'd assume that's the "no link" part Pft confirms the op I get that, but he included '@mortreport' so I thought he may have taken it from twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 http://www.sbnation....cement-referees I can't help but think this is a bad thing for this weekends meeting with Billy Belly. I agree. I wish they would wait one more week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I get that, but he included '@mortreport' so I thought he may have taken it from twitter. My mistake - I didn't catch his reference and only remembered it as Mort. Pft has the confirmation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 http://www.sbnation....cement-referees I can't help but think this is a bad thing for this weekends meeting with Billy Belly. Great . . Just in time for every single call to go the Pat*s way on Sunday . . . Hahaha, I can't rationalize or even center my thoughts, but mine are the exact same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Great . . Just in time for every single call to go the Pat*s way on Sunday . . . Yes, back to the business of screwing us over. All it took was Bellichick to shove one of the replacements. How much do you want to bet that the regular refs loved him for doing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Mort says his sources indicate they're close to a deal The NFL and the NFL Referees Association made enough progress in negotiations Tuesday night that the possibility of the locked-out officials returning in time to work this week's games has been discussed, according to sources on both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 You KNEW the real refs were coming back the week we played New England. The "cant breathe on Brady" rule will be back and in full effect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) http://www.sbnation....cement-referees I can't help but think this is a bad thing for this weekends meeting with Billy Belly. This was also my first reaction Edited September 26, 2012 by drinkTHEkoolaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/n..._headline_stack hmmmm lots of talk for the regular hacks to get bcak to work During Tuesday's talks, the owners who have shown no inclination to budge on the referees' benefits issues became involved on a more detailed level in the negotiations, per an NFL source. The federal mediator is said to have kept things on track. Edited September 26, 2012 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Like i have stated one more week with the guys that didnt know ...you dont call penalties on the Patriots would have been nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) Even if the regulars are back lets hope they remember that Kraft is behind the lockout Edited September 26, 2012 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I heard on NFL Network earlier that they were close to a deal. I would not jump to the conclusion they will work this week's game. That would seem to be unreasonable given the timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainwampus Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The 12th man needs to keep these "real" refs under the microscope. If anything shady happens, we need to chant BULLSH*T for 10 minutes just like last weeks Ravens game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Whether it's this weekend or not I bet the first flag thrown by a real ref gets a huge crowd response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Can't wait for the regulars to screw up calls. Happens all the time. Will be interesting to see if the players complain about calls like they have so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Bills. Royally. Screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 We're screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 No way these guys will be back for this sunday. The other day they had mentioned that they haven't even been fitted for the new nike uniforms. I can see a deal getting done right away, but them not getting on the field right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I agree. I wish they would wait one more week. Me too. Bad luck for the Bills yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 No way these guys will be back for this sunday. The other day they had mentioned that they haven't even been fitted for the new nike uniforms. I can see a deal getting done right away, but them not getting on the field right away. in Mort's vid on ESPN, the last thing he says is one of the officials involved in the negotiations told him that fitting the new Nike uniforms would be "kinda silly" as a reason why they wouldn't be ready this weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 No way these guys will be back for this sunday. The other day they had mentioned that they haven't even been fitted for the new nike uniforms. I can see a deal getting done right away, but them not getting on the field right away. According to Peter King of SI, Hochuli has been running regular testing and training sessions even during the lockout. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/peter_king/09/26/referees-deal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 in Mort's vid on ESPN, the last thing he says is one of the officials involved in the negotiations told him that fitting the new Nike uniforms would be "kinda silly" as a reason why they wouldn't be ready this weekend... Not saying that's the only reason....IMO I think they won't be ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I hope ESPN and others hold the real refs to the standard of perfection that they have with the "replacement" refs. I am not saying that the replacement refs have not made mistakes, but some of the criticism has been over the top and made with the supposition that the real refs never make mistakes. As a fan of Buffalo teams, I am all too familiar with really bad calls by refs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 His twitter doesn't say that. Was it on TV? I don't see it either.... https://twitter.com/mortreport Every article reports seeing it on his twiiter feed, but it's not there. My mistake - I didn't catch his reference and only remembered it as Mort. Pft has the confirmation Sorry about including his handle, guess its just a habit. It was a TV interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 swami mh sees into the future: most commonly heard monday phrase after a couple weeks of the regular refs: bring back the replacements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richNjoisy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 From profootballtalk link: Cold water being dashed on reports of NFL-NFLRA agreement Posted by Darin Gantt on September 26, 2012, 1:24 PM EDT AP As if on cue, the brake-pumping has begun. With the first wave of reports that a deal between the NFL and locked-out officials was close, next comes the wave of reports saying “Not so fast.” Sports Illustrated’s Peter King just tweeted: “NFLRA negotiator Scott Green has notified officials that a deal is not imminent.” That dovetails with the NFL Network’s Albert Breer’s report this morning, which acknowledged progress but noted substantial differences on the pension issue. Perhaps the truest words of the last hour were uttered by NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, who also took to Twitter. “Having done this before, everyone needs to wait until the ink is dry.” Again, all signs point toward this thing being finished, and perhaps soon. Our long, national nightmare is almost over. But as we approach the finish line, the urge to mark territory runs strong in the media, and sometimes needs to be curbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 WEEK #5 they will return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) The 12th man needs to keep these "real" refs under the microscope. If anything shady happens, we need to chant BULLSH*T for 10 minutes just like last weeks Ravens game. I hope the real refs get as much scrutiny as the replacement refs especially from the media. Edited September 26, 2012 by jeremy2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I hope the real refs get as much scrutiny as the replacement refs especially from the media. Cause that sounds like loads of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Cause that sounds like loads of fun. No, but it sounds fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 No, but it sounds fair. I totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) No, but it sounds fair. did the real refs sleep with your wife or something? are you one of the replacements?!?! the new guys werent as good. its not their fault but im glad we are getting the best guys out there. Mistakes happen with anyone, at any job - but when you substitute in a lesser provider of services of course its going to get focused on. big deal. they made more errors, and now we are back to a higher standard. i hope we get to focus on football now, and not whether these guys are perfect. that said, i dont remember anyone ignoring refs mistakes previously. Edited September 26, 2012 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I hope ESPN and others hold the real refs to the standard of perfection that they have with the "replacement" refs. I am not saying that the replacement refs have not made mistakes, but some of the criticism has been over the top and made with the supposition that the real refs never make mistakes. As a fan of Buffalo teams, I am all too familiar with really bad calls by refs. Very nice post. How about the detroit flip a coin mixup? F espn, nfl network for blaming these replacement refs. did the real refs sleep with your wife or something? are you one of the replacements?!?! the new guys werent as good. its not their fault but im glad we are getting the best guys out there. Mistakes happen with anyone, at any job - but when you substitute in a lesser provider of services of course its going to get focused on. big deal. they made more errors, and now we are back to a higher standard. i hope we get to focus on football now, and not whether these guys are perfect. that said, i dont remember anyone ignoring refs mistakes previously. So I take it that you enjoy having a lot of PI (pass interference) calls favoring Brady all the time huh? Screw the old refs. I'll take some weird mistakes here and there over them favoring powerhouse teams all the time. Case in point. Seahawks vs Packers Seahawks penalized 14 times for 118 yards Packers 10 times for 127 yards Very fair if you ask me. The call at the end was not right. I get that. But I prefer one unfair call vs almost all the calls favoring the good teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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