Anscheinend sind einige der Replacement Refs ehemalige Refs der...
...Lingerine Football League!
"Because of the LFL's perception it is that much more critical for us to hire officiating crews that are competent, not only for the credibility of our game but to keep our athletes safer. Due to several on-field incompetent officiating we chose to part ways with with a couple crews which apparently are now officiating in the NFL. We have a lot of respect for our officials but we felt the officiating was not in line with our expectations."
Quelle: philly.com
So läuft das nun mal im Geschäft: ist man zu schlecht für die LFL, pfeift man eben in der NFL. Äh, Moment mal...