Look like the replacement refs are in for the NFL, at least they are for week 1. Ray Anderson, NFL Executive Vice President, informed the 32 teams on Wednesday via memo stating that the replacement refs will work as much of the regular season as necessary.
"One of our key goals in this negotiation is to enhance our ability to recruit, train and replace officials who are not performing adequately. We believe that officials should be evaluated and performance issues addressed in the same way as players, coaches, club management and league staff. We have proposed several steps to accomplish this, including having a number of full-time officials and expanding the overall number of officials." -Ray Anderson
The NFL Referees Association has been locked out since early July and negotiations are currently at a stand still between the referees and the league.
"We are not surprised, based on Ray Anderson's statement, that the NFL was not going to reach out to us. However, this is consistent with the NFL's negotiating strategy which has been 'take it or leave it and lock them out.' It now appears the NFL is willing to forego any attempt to reach a deal in the last seven days before opening night." -Michael Arnold, NFLRA spokesman
The NFL's opening night of regular season is Wednesday September 5 between the Dallas Cowboys and defending champs New York Giants.
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