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- Rob Gronkowski, NFL player, is pushing for full-time officials with better pay to improve commitment and quality of calls, citing inconsistent officiating highlighted by a controversial interception in a recent playoff game.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the officials, acknowledged the fast-paced game challenges, and suggested technology could help address obvious errors.
- Shawn Smith, an NFL official, will officiate Super Bowl LX, marking his debut as head official.
