Post by Funkytown on Aug 9, 2017 17:31:08 GMT -6
Full-Time Officials: The NFL Finally Makes the Move by Albert Breer
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Rest at the link: www.si.com/nfl/2017/08/09/full-time-officials-approved-2017-season
On Wednesday, the NFLRA, the union for NFL officials, approved a joint plan with the league to begin implementing full-time officials immediately.
The goal will be to get to 21 to 24 full-time officials, though that could take some time. It’s expected that there will be some full-timers in place before the start of the 2017 regular season next month.
“I think they’re going to get plenty of applications,” NFLRA executive director Scott Green told the MMQB.
Under the plan, negotiated by the league and union, each of seven field officiating positions will be represented, with no more than five full-timers coming from one position. The full-time officials will draw from the current roster of 124 game officials, and the full-time officials will be permitted to have outside employment so long as, as Green explained it, “the hire will recognize the NFL as its primary employer.”
Of particular importance to the NFLRA was that becoming full-time wasn’t compulsory for any official—and that they’d retain the option of staying part-time. By spreading the allotment of 21 to 24 spots among the seven different field positions, it shouldn’t be hard to accomplish that.
The goal will be to get to 21 to 24 full-time officials, though that could take some time. It’s expected that there will be some full-timers in place before the start of the 2017 regular season next month.
“I think they’re going to get plenty of applications,” NFLRA executive director Scott Green told the MMQB.
Under the plan, negotiated by the league and union, each of seven field officiating positions will be represented, with no more than five full-timers coming from one position. The full-time officials will draw from the current roster of 124 game officials, and the full-time officials will be permitted to have outside employment so long as, as Green explained it, “the hire will recognize the NFL as its primary employer.”
Of particular importance to the NFLRA was that becoming full-time wasn’t compulsory for any official—and that they’d retain the option of staying part-time. By spreading the allotment of 21 to 24 spots among the seven different field positions, it shouldn’t be hard to accomplish that.
The full-time officials will be expected to be in New York at least once a month, and can be called in on other occasions (with 48 hours notice required). The thought is that better back-and-forth between new officiating czar Al Riveron and his staff, and those in the field, will lead to more consistency in officiating across the board.
What does the league want to eliminate? One crew being known for holding, another crew being known for pass interference, and coaches planning for games accordingly. As the NFL sees it, better lines of communication from the field to the office should help with that.
What does the league want to eliminate? One crew being known for holding, another crew being known for pass interference, and coaches planning for games accordingly. As the NFL sees it, better lines of communication from the field to the office should help with that.
... and neither is this Chris guy.