Buccaneers QB Tom Brady on roughing the passer calls: 'Just complain to the refs like I do'
Roughing the passer calls have dominated much of the NFL conversation in recent days after a pair of controversial penalties were called against defensive tackles in Week 5. Now, the "GOAT" -- who was directly involved in one of the plays in question -- has given his input on the issue.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was the beneficiary of a crucial roughing the passer call against Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett on Sunday after he seemingly sacked "TB12" on a third-and-five late in the fourth quarter as Atlanta trailed 21-15. Instead, Tampa Bay was awarded the first down and never gave the ball back to their opponents.
It was reported Tuesday that the league would be discussing roughing the passer penalties in the near future, but changes to the rule were not expected to come this season.
On Wednesday, the NFL's officiating office sent a video to all 32 teams. Senior vice president of officiating administration Perry Fewell backed the controversial roughing the passer penalty called against Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones in Week 5.
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