What It Takes To Be An NFL Referee

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • Before the 2018-2019 regular football season, we talked to a former NFL referee and asked him what it takes to work in the league. Jim Howey worked in various capacities during his 19 seasons in the NFL. He reveals the path that led him to the league, what he did to stay in shape during the season, and how he handled angry coaches and players during games.
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Komentáře • 109

  • @TeamRespawn
    @TeamRespawn Před 6 lety +211

    Refs take a lot of flack for their mistakes and hardly get any praise. They work hard and do a good job.

    • @jacksoncude9824
      @jacksoncude9824 Před 5 lety +7

      TeamRespawn *cough* nfc championship *cough*

    • @thejamesasher
      @thejamesasher Před 5 lety +3

      could the good ones ref 9ers games???

    • @terrell3664
      @terrell3664 Před 4 lety

      Doubled0se Gaming stfu

    • @enterzync2630
      @enterzync2630 Před 4 lety

      They don’t when it comes to roughing the passwr

    • @huntercool2232
      @huntercool2232 Před 4 lety +2

      TeamRespawn, They absolutely kill NFL games by calling out bogus calls and missing things that were clearly obvious... It’s like they rig the game for one team in particular

  • @bigchugus6978
    @bigchugus6978 Před 5 lety +53

    step one: be legally BLIND

  • @WillAyeAmNot
    @WillAyeAmNot Před 4 lety +24

    Okay, CZcams is definitely trolling me now after that game last night lol

  • @gauravadem9224
    @gauravadem9224 Před 5 lety +20

    lol the fart at 4:01😂

  • @LIVEINPEACE2023
    @LIVEINPEACE2023 Před 6 lety +44

    I like his personality! 👍

  • @huntercool2232
    @huntercool2232 Před 4 lety +17

    When the entire stadium sees a penalty and the Ref doesn’t

  • @rr-rl5fh
    @rr-rl5fh Před 5 lety +69

    I guess it doesn’t require a chin

  • @charlesmaynorjr1593
    @charlesmaynorjr1593 Před 7 měsíci +1

    A great guy I have known for years.

  • @christianbruce2990
    @christianbruce2990 Před 3 lety +6

    As a teacher I can say their pay is similar. It’s just about 6x more.😂

    • @yunan9610
      @yunan9610 Před 2 lety

      University professors are technically teachers as well, and the highest paid professors make about that much, $160k annually

  • @tonyadams3341
    @tonyadams3341 Před 5 lety +4

    I enjoyed watching you in every game I ever saw you in Jimbo...missing you this year

  • @theshadowtalks
    @theshadowtalks Před 5 lety +10

    Qualifications for refs according to a Saints fan. Legally blind and paid to turn away from plays which affect the negative outcome of the fix! We Dat. We were robbed!

  • @jasonb9562
    @jasonb9562 Před 2 lety +2

    Did he mention blood oaths and sacrifices to Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes?

  • @dane9278
    @dane9278 Před 2 lety +1

    It takes bad eyesight so you can miss calls easily

  • @raiderrichard7291
    @raiderrichard7291 Před 4 lety +1

    Their hated the same way in which skaters hate security guards

  • @I.M.A.Panther3619
    @I.M.A.Panther3619 Před 2 lety +4

    For all those who are criticizing and hating on these NFL Refs ……..
    If you think you could do better, then prove it. Be a referee. At any level of any sport, anyplace, become a referee and prove you could do better.
    Yes there are glaring mistakes. We all will see them on replays over and over and over.
    What we don’t see is what the refs do right on each and every play ….. that’s thousands++ of good calls that won’t get attention.

  • @Soundafek
    @Soundafek Před 5 lety +7

    Every ref misses calls here and there, but the missed calls that drive me insane are the ones that i can CLEARLY see from my living room chair and how can a ref be on top of a play not make the right call, go to instant replay and STILL! not get it right...that's when refs drive me nuts..

    • @jaeboogie2786
      @jaeboogie2786 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm late but that's when the ref is bias aka cheating their ass off.

    • @RoyalMela
      @RoyalMela Před rokem

      Because you have slo-mo replays, several camera angles and you still are not sure until you see replays.

  • @cooperbeason893
    @cooperbeason893 Před 2 lety +1

    Dam it’s literally like a player trying to make it

  • @Eric_Nguyen.
    @Eric_Nguyen. Před 9 měsíci

    Greatest question to end the video: Have you ever been in a situation where you (really) had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the game?
    Only question to his answer is: Did he wash his hands?
    I was Waterboy for my High School Football Team and hearing his answer made me laugh so hard.

  • @joesmith6524
    @joesmith6524 Před 4 lety +1

    my commennt belong after watching rams vs saints championship game 2019!

  • @huntercool2232
    @huntercool2232 Před 4 lety +9

    Referees are definitely necessary, but I think we can ALL agree that they absolutely ruin NFL games with their bogus calls, favoring other teams, and being legally blind.

    • @RoyalMela
      @RoyalMela Před rokem

      Let's play without them then, OK?

  • @realdeal7279
    @realdeal7279 Před 4 lety +3

    Ya gotta know when to cheat and know when to walk away

  • @royreed4696
    @royreed4696 Před rokem +1

    Lmao

  • @krispywhoo
    @krispywhoo Před 3 lety

    Where do I start??

  • @ttw8921
    @ttw8921 Před 6 lety +10

    Chin game weak #leafy

  • @OGMillyMillz_
    @OGMillyMillz_ Před 6 lety +1

    Know the rules and regulations of the game?

    • @michaelg7904
      @michaelg7904 Před 4 lety

      Clearly not necessary anymore. They get ... ahem ... directions from their earpieces now.

  • @jamiemarvin2597
    @jamiemarvin2597 Před 5 lety

    To be an nfl ref it takes utter incompetence

  • @bgko91880
    @bgko91880 Před 4 lety +2

    Blurred vision

  • @Smellohwell
    @Smellohwell Před 6 lety +13

    You gotta love how he compares his wages to teachers.. if I rolled my eyes any harder I'd go into a full seizure.

    • @IJustFiguredThisOut
      @IJustFiguredThisOut Před 5 lety +10

      I think you misunderstood his point. He wasn't saying refs and teachers make the same amount, he was saying they get paid the same way. You start off making a certain amount, then you get more money the longer you do it.

    • @PeteZa92
      @PeteZa92 Před 5 lety +2

      Except he didnt compare numbers. He said the way it's implemented.

  • @DrBoulter
    @DrBoulter Před rokem

    Gotta be willing to rig NFL games lmao

  • @mcfrickenwatcher195
    @mcfrickenwatcher195 Před 4 lety +3

    being a good businessman so you can wager for bribes

  • @Rockstopmotion
    @Rockstopmotion Před rokem

    Jerry Seeman 😂

  • @danise1856
    @danise1856 Před rokem

    Not to mention that thick Texas accent

  • @101Navyseals
    @101Navyseals Před 5 lety +24

    What it takes to be an NFL ref.
    Be a pats fan.

  • @Chekkles
    @Chekkles Před rokem

    1:04
    *I am a mature adult.*
    *I am a mature adult.*
    *I am a mature adult.*

  • @computergeek8180
    @computergeek8180 Před 4 lety +2

    The Rams made it to super bowl 53 because the refs didn't do there job

  • @mcfrickenwatcher195
    @mcfrickenwatcher195 Před 4 lety +1

    it doenst take much considering how bad they are
    i mean no offense im just stating facts

  • @joesmith6524
    @joesmith6524 Před 4 lety

    It takes a ref who is willing too take $$$$$$$$$$$$ from an owner or bookie!

  • @jamesoneil5529
    @jamesoneil5529 Před 4 lety

    What it takes is a level of incompetence second only to a career politician. And you must listen to and do everything Pete Carroll tells you to. In other words have no pride.

  • @stanleyarrington8603
    @stanleyarrington8603 Před 3 lety

    THE REF. HAVE OVER CALLED THIS GAME BIG TIME, THEY HAVE TAKEN THE FUN OUT OF IT, THATS NOT FAIR, THE BUCS ARE HOLD ING ON EVERY PLAY AND THE REFS ARE NOT MAKING THE CALLS ON THEM.

  • @jerryspencer2811
    @jerryspencer2811 Před 5 lety +4

    All it requires to be a ref is the willingness to call invisible calls and close thier eyes when the needs meet Goodells needs. Nfl refs are a running gag. Gotta keep up kayfabe lol

    • @samadrid6321
      @samadrid6321 Před 5 lety +3

      What sport do you officiate? I have been a soccer referee for twelve years, and I hear the same bullshit from people like you who would never pick up a whistle.

    • @swaglesspotato_3542
      @swaglesspotato_3542 Před 5 lety +1

      ryvr madduck Lmao a “soccer referee” how about play the sport and see what kind of stuff the refs miss.

    • @samadrid6321
      @samadrid6321 Před 5 lety +1

      @@swaglesspotato_3542 I do play

    • @jerryspencer2811
      @jerryspencer2811 Před 5 lety +1

      @@samadrid6321 ive coached in many levels of sports. From peewee league to college football. Ive seen the corruption and bribes refs take. If you look at the patriots team and the various controversial games theyve played throughout the years you will see the refs celebrating after touchdowns and even seen after games at the bar drinking and having a good ol time. You really think thats fair? I dont. We are supposed to be neutral and fair.

    • @zachreese6540
      @zachreese6540 Před 5 lety

      You're a clown, no doubt about that.

  • @willkeating461
    @willkeating461 Před rokem

    What it takes to be a NFL referee: Not much these days apparently

  • @rickgarza6710
    @rickgarza6710 Před rokem

    What it takes to be an NFL referee read the league memo enact the script

  • @jackconant4446
    @jackconant4446 Před 5 lety +2

    Blind and deaf???

  • @ihonestlydontevenknow4359

    Actually no. All they gotta do is be blind and ignorant to anything football related.

  • @danieltucker4168
    @danieltucker4168 Před 5 lety

    APPARENTLY NOT MUCH CORDING TO REFEREE SO FAR THIS YEAR SECOND WEEK.

  • @OdaWon
    @OdaWon Před 3 lety

    Is it true you need a College Degree??

  • @rjwalker6677
    @rjwalker6677 Před 5 lety

    So if I want to be an NFL official, I need to start in the Pee Wee league ? Makes sense I guess, because the Pee Wee league would probably take a beginner. Then once I got experience, I could move up to High School football and so on.

    • @kilo5659
      @kilo5659 Před 5 lety

      Start as high as you can get an entry position - which is normally PeeWee, other than that, study the book.

  • @allabouttrout6831
    @allabouttrout6831 Před 5 lety

    Rule 1 be blind

  • @yogurtb4757
    @yogurtb4757 Před 10 měsíci

    They need to have bathrooms on the sidelines, simple as.

  • @mrblacksmith3421
    @mrblacksmith3421 Před 6 lety

    Very interesting video! Tell us about the new blockchain projects. Among them there are many excellent. Such as Universa , for example.

  • @yandhi_6382
    @yandhi_6382 Před 6 lety +3

    Not first

  • @stanleyarrington8603
    @stanleyarrington8603 Před 3 lety

    OK WHO PAID THE REFS OFF, THEY ARE CLLING EVERYTHING AGAINIST THE CHIEFS THEY CAN, EVEN IF IT NOT INVOLVED IN THE PLAY.

  • @blainerenn779
    @blainerenn779 Před 6 lety

    Blind check
    Deaf check
    Ur a ref

  • @hillheatherlynnify
    @hillheatherlynnify Před 2 lety

    What a weird guy

  • @christophersalinas2722

    Have no eyes.

  • @Treyrizer
    @Treyrizer Před 4 lety

    Be blind

  • @maxpuppy96
    @maxpuppy96 Před 3 lety +1

    It takes LUCK, a lot of good officials better than what the NFL has don't make it.

  • @nelsonricardo3729
    @nelsonricardo3729 Před 6 lety

    Bad eyesight?

  • @Shitass1337
    @Shitass1337 Před 6 lety

    3rd

  • @lucascharleville1215
    @lucascharleville1215 Před 6 lety

    Pause at 17 seconds lol

  • @donaldduke2233
    @donaldduke2233 Před 4 lety

    What does it take to be an NFL Official?? That's easy. All it takes is a willingness to help make the final score turn out the way the powers that be want it to turn out ! ! The problem we have with officiating today is that the current staff of officials don't do a good enough job of covering it up. It is far too obvious to the fans that they are cheating certain teams. I'm expecting soon that I'll be watching the Bears vs the Panthers and see them throw a flag against the Saints. Don't laugh. The officiating is so crooked even Democrats can see it.

  • @ChaldeanJedi
    @ChaldeanJedi Před 6 lety +4

    Lol NFL? Why you get ideas from the dumpster Insider?

  • @PtlRG1
    @PtlRG1 Před 5 lety +1

    I know what it takes: Being able to read the memo sent out by the league office on which team to cal the game against

  • @rpolyakoff4028
    @rpolyakoff4028 Před 6 lety

    I think it's very difficult to be a referee. It is better to stay at home having your own crypto-currency portfolio (IMHO). Recently I added a Universa crypto currency. What can you say about this? Great project

  • @NATLCHEM
    @NATLCHEM Před rokem

    YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO JUST COMPLETLY IGNORE FACEMASK CALLS WHILE UP ON MONITOR MAKING YOU LOOK CORRUPT, YOU BASICALLY HAVE TO BE ABLE TO LIE WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR POKER FACE, WHICH IS WHAT THEY DO !!!!!!!!

    • @RoyalMela
      @RoyalMela Před rokem

      You can not make facemask calls when you are on monitor, but since you don't know even that, who are you judging refs in any way?

    • @NATLCHEM
      @NATLCHEM Před rokem

      @@RoyalMela I played 16 years, I refereed 4 years, I have a son that is a certified Ref, I know what is called, Should be called , Is a missed call, and is a call that is deliberately not made, and one that is made and should have never been made, Super Bowl last year had 3 calls made in the last 60 seconds that even the commentators thought shoulkd not have been made , The game was fixed to pay for a 4 Billion Dollar stadium !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @NATLCHEM
      @NATLCHEM Před rokem

      @@RoyalMela There are always good in the Bad, and Bad in the good, DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY REFS HAVE BEEN SENT TO PRISON ?? QUITE A FEW !!!!!!