One of the problems with the league’s replay-review system is that, far too often, the “clear and obvious” standard gets forgotten when someone is looking at the visual evidence of a call that was made or not made. Recently, it seems that the bar could be getting higher.

And that could be a clue regarding the next step in the evolution of replay review.

This past weekend, there were multiple examples of plays that could have been overturned via replay review, but weren’t. Perhaps that’s happening because the league is trying to stay true to the “50 drunks in a bar” explanation of what it takes for a ruling on the field to be regarded as clearly and obviously wrong.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/the-clear-and-obvious-replay-review-bar-could-be-getting-higher 

Honestly, if it takes slow-mo to change the call, the call shouldn't be changed. These guys are referees, not mechanical engineers. They don't need to measure with a micrometer, because in the end, they're just marking with chalk and cutting with an axe anyway. (A good spot is considered within a yard -- think about that.) Replays should be run at regular speed and the impression made off that.

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel