National Football League

Quotes from around the NFL on replacement refs

Published Sep. 26, 2012 7:57 p.m. ET

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A selection of reaction from around the NFL on Wednesday about the ongoing issue of replacement officials working the league's games:

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''Anytime you have the President of the United States speak about something like that, then something needs to happen.'' - Dolphins running back Reggie Bush, referring to a tweet from President Barack Obama on Tuesday saying he hoped to see the lockout end.

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''What I'm looking for is the game to be played the way it should be played and for it to be called the way it should be called.'' - Indianapolis defensive end Cory Redding.

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''I think them getting some sort of common ground, getting it finished, getting to work, just like what happened with the players and owners a couple years ago is the best thing for football.'' - Bears punter Adam Podlesh.

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''I'll pay $1,000,000,000.00 n Player costs in 7 years...it's not about greed or power mongering..new initiatives 2 improve officiating is key'' - Colts owner Jim Irsay, via Twitter.

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''We have the best sport here in the states, and it attracts so many people, so many watchers. I don't understand how everybody can see a game one way except for like three people.'' - Cowboys safety Gerald Sensabaugh, speaking about the last play of the Green Bay-Seattle game Monday night.

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''The replacement refs are doing the best they can. We're not going to dog them for anything. They're out there and allowing this game to be played.'' - Vikings running back Toby Gearhart.

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''They're learning on the run just like anybody who would have a new job. It's kind of frustrating, but you've got to give them some leeway because this is their first time.'' - Falcons wide receiver Roddy White.

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''You have to understand that this is the NFL and things can get a little crazy and it happens fast and if you're not used to it, it's hard to adjust. I take my hat off to them, they did the best they could.'' - Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.

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''The NFL, they talk about the integrity of the game. If they feel like the replacement refs are still holding the game intact, then what can you do?'' - Steelers player rep Ryan Clark.

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''I think we recognize the value of our guys that have been in it for a long time and developed through our league and the job that they do. I think it's amazingly obvious to us now like never before.'' - Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.

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''There's no way to go from where they were to where they are now and have it expected of them to be as good as the guys at this level. The guys at this level are here for a reason. It's no different than having a coach of a high school or a semipro team and saying, `Here, coach in the NFL.''' - Saints right tackle Zach Strief.

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''The last time I talked about this, I said that we laughed at it. Right now, Green Bay is not laughing.'' - Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson.