“Any referee that you see on Sunday is…”: Cam Newton’s no-nonsense take on fixing bad officiating could change how the NFL runs games forever

A new study suggests NFL officiating might be influenced by “financial pressure,” with teams like the Chiefs benefiting from fewer penalties. Former MVP Cam Newton proposes making referees full-time employees with rigorous evaluations and even suggests retired players could fill the roles, aiming to restore fan trust in the league’s integrity.