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In a span of hours Sunday, three of the NFL's most prominent players voiced biting criticism of specific game officials and/or their calls. A week ago, a coach who sits on the competition committee said he expected a "bulls---" response from NFL senior vice president of officiating Dean Blandino to concerns he planned to express.
The protests have been raw, emotional and understandable. Together, they paint a picture of significant unrest with the way games have been administered.