The NFL will need to offer an explanation on this bulljive call – Shannon Sharpe Twitter tirade puts league official on blast amid Tom Brady controversy Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

The NFL will need to offer an explanation on this bulljive call – Shannon Sharpe Twitter tirade puts league official on blast amid Tom Brady controversy

Shannon Sharpe blasted the call on Sunday During Sunday's game between the and , was sacked on a huge third down. It would have forced the Buccaneers to punt from about midfield with less than three minutes remaining. The Falcons would have had the chance to drive down the field and go for a game-winning touchdown. They trailed by six at that point. However, what appeared to be a normal and game-changing sack was then upended by a flag. Falcons defensive end was flagged for the hit on Brady after it appeared they were getting off the field. This roughing the passer call on Grady Jarrett vs. Tom Brady ?
This roughing the passer call on Grady Jarrett vs. Tom Brady ? NFL analyst Shannon Sharpe did not mince words when criticizing the call. On Twitter, the former tight end described it as the worst call of the season. "Jerome Boger the referee in the Bucs [game]. Just made the worst call of this early NFL season. NFL will need to offer an explanation on this BULLJIVE call. That was a text book sack and it was penalized. Falcons got hosed." Jerome Boger the referee in the Bucs gm. Just made the worst call of this early NFL season. NFL will need to offer an explanation on this BULLJIVE call. That was a text book sack and it was penalized. Falcons got hosedJerome Boger the referee in the Bucs gm. Just made the worst call of this early NFL season. NFL will need to offer an explanation on this BULLJIVE call. That was a text book sack and it was penalized. Falcons got hosed The Falcons lost a golden opportunity to win a key divisional game and get into first place in the NFC South. There's no guarantee they would have been able to move the ball and score, but they were robbed of that opportunity. All because of a very questionable call. Referee mistakes are part of the game. That was clear when the didn't get a flag for obvious defensive pass interference against the in the playoffs a few years ago. It's tough to swallow for Falcons fans or fans of fair, good football games. A call that drastically altered and may have potentially cost Atlanta the win.

Will referees be held accountable for their poor calls around Tom Brady

Atlanta Falcons v Tampa Bay Buccaneers After the game, Boger was asked about the controversial call. He said Jarrett unnecessarily threw Brady to the ground. “What I had was the defender grabbed the quarterback while he was still in the pocket, and unnecessarily throwing him to the ground. That is what I was making my decision based upon.” He maintains that he made the correct call. It's unlikely the league will disagree to such an extent that they punish the referee who's been with them since 2004. Roughing calls are based on judgment, so there is always an element of human error in throwing flags. It's a bad look all around, but a fee or a firing remains very unlikely. The Atlanta Falcons certainly owe Tom Brady a crazy comeback, but they were cruelly denied an opportunity here. If you use any of the above quotes, please credit NFL.com and H/T Sportskeeda. NFL Injuries: Find out about ? Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found