Officiating has been below the microscope for a while and has been getting heavy criticism across all sports.
Possibly it is as a result of replay technology makes officers errors so clear in hindsight.
On the very least, drawing penalties appears to have turn into part of the NFL offensive playbook.
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Baltimore Ravens security Marcus Williams (32) and security Brandon Stephens (21) rejoice after a turnover in opposition to the Buffalo Payments at M&T Financial institution Stadium Oct. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. (Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photographs)
Baltimore Ravens defensive again Marcus Williams says his fellow secondary members cannot fear about what a ref goes to name.
“It is what it is. We don’t really worry about that. We just worry about playing our technique the right way because, at the end of the day, they’re gonna make whatever call they’re gonna make,” Williams instructed Outkick’s Dan Dakich.
“We can’t control that. All we can control is making a play on the ball and staying off the receiver.
Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams (32) breaks up a pass for New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (1) during a game Sept. 25, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“We handle all the opposite flags and stuff that we are able to probably get. However when you fear an excessive amount of in regards to the flag, then you definitely may not make the play. So, in the event that they name a flag, they name it, it’s what it’s. Within the NFL, you by no means know what you are gonna get.”
Williams says he’s surprised any time he’s flagged.
“Shoot, I am going for the ball each time. So, in the event that they throw a flag, I’ma be fairly mad as a result of I do know I am going for the ball,” he joked. “So, in the event that they throw a flag on me, I am like, ‘What are you calling?’ As a result of we each went for the ball. It is equal alternative.”
Williams understands a tie goes to the offense, and the NFL has turned into an offensive league.
“However DBs could make spotlight performs too. So, they a minimum of gotta give us the chance to do this,” he added.
Marcus Williams (32) of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with teammates after an interception in the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium Sept. 18, 2022, in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Williams’ Ravens are 9-3 in an AFC North that doesn’t have a team below .500, so it seems like he and his defense are doing something right.
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