Quote:So it looks like a non story.

http://m.nbcsports.com/content/blandino%...-short-one

 

The NFL Vice President of Officiating apparently, according to the article....

 

“... met Stephen Jones, a member of the league’s Competition Committee, for dinner in Los Angeles,” King writes.  “After dinner, Jones suggested they get a drink. Blandino accepted.  They went to a bar and had a drink.  From there, Blandino parted ways with Jones and others in his party.”

 

So the League's VP of Officiating is having a private dinner, and drinks, with Stephen Jones. 

 

That article doesn't "clear it up" at all for me.   I think it smells.  

 

I don't think any official, or anyone whose judgments can affect the outcome of a game, should ever meet privately with an owner or anyone who has a vested interest interest in the outcome of a game. 

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