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Why Peyton Manning was FURIOUS at the en
The general sentiment of the revamped Pro Bowl Games seemed to be largely positive, but Peyton Manning didn't come away particularly happy.After the AFC lost to the NFC by two points following some extremely confusing clock management by the officials, The Sheriff
Mark Andrews Jersey lost it on the sidelines and running onto the field, saying the NFC had committed a penalty.The biggest problem, of course, is that no one seemed to know what a penalty was throughout the day. Over the course of three flag football games, the rules seemed unclear, starting with Game 1 when officials didn't seem to know how to handle i sues with the clock.It culminated with the Pro Bowl ending in a penalty and automatic first down, but that wasn't why Manning was upset. The
Ed Reed Jersey NFC was in a "no-run zone" when Cousins took a knee to end the game while the AFC wanted to let them score, which led to Manning's furious response.Peyton Manning is FURIOUS Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) The play occurred with the NFC
Jonathan Ogden Jersey up 35-33, and it was the play after a stopped fourth down by the AFC was overturned by an illegal blitz and a hold (that was clear as day, to be clear). Cousins contended that the referee said it was ok for him to take a knee.The blitzing rules were strange, the clock
Jimmy Smith Jersey management was confusing, and the officials seem to throw flags against their better judgement, hence Manning's overall frustration.It wasn't just the final play that Manning was all over the referees, either.Peyton Manning is fed up with these flag football refs Barstool Sportsbook (@BSSportsbook) Manning's hyper-competitivene s shouldn't be surprising to anyone. He expre sed frustration with mistakes multiple times on "Monday Night Football's" Manningcast. So to be on
Orlando Brown Jr. Jersey the receiving end of an officiating mistake undoubtedly didn't help matters.The NFL clearly still has some kinks to work out with these games, but NFL officiating will always be a point of emphasis -- even in an exhibition.