Agitated by Incompetent Officiating, Aaron Rodgers Ex-Teammate Offers NFL a Helping Hand

A former Super Bowl champion put out a PSA amidst the increasing criticism directed at the league. Recently, much controversy surrounded a call during the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers’ faceoff. The NFL world took to social media to address a roughing the passer call.

It is reported that NFL Vice President Troy Vincent stated that a video review process for hitting a quarterback and defenseless players was discussed with team owners. This rule change may not be welcomed with open arms. But there are some who are in agreement with the league. Former Packers linebacker Clay Matthews III sent out feelers to the NFL. What did Matthews want from the league?

Clay Matthews is enthusiastic about being a potential hire for the NFL

Clay Matthews, a former Packers star and veteran QB Aaron Rodgers’ teammate, tweeted out his thoughts. He said, “I’d like to be employed by the NFL as THE replay official for all roughing the passer penalties. Put me in NY. I wouldn’t get a call wrong!”  The former linebacker is no newcomer to tackling QBs to the turf. But Matthews’ enthusiasm may not be reciprocated by others.

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In the Seahawks’ matchup against the 49ers, Nick Bosa pressured Seattle’s QB Geno Smith. Smith’s throw looked like an interception but Bosa was called for roughing the passer. The interception was overturned. Within seconds, 49ers fans went from celebrating a defensive touchdown caused by the interception to being perplexed. Because of more than a few controversial calls about roughing the passer this season, the discussion for a rule change has come up frequently.

Matthews’ call for recruitment is of no use until the NFL calls for a rule change

The VP also commented on the fact that roughing calls have drastically reduced in comparison to the numbers of last season. Vincent said that calls are down by 62%. In Week 15 of the previous season, there were 121 roughing-the-passer calls. This season, the number at Week 15 stands at 76 calls.

Vincent’s comment about reviewing routing calls would be considered by the league sometime in the future. While Matthews readily offers his services, current team owners and teams may be apprehensive about the change. If there is to be a change in the rules, it will have to wait to be voted on until next March.

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