Tom Brady had some words for officials at the conclusion of the New England Patriots’ “Monday Night Football “loss to the Carolina Panthers — and they were not nice ones.
The Pats quarterback dropped at least one audible F-bomb before that local ESPN microphone was cut off, as the so-called Golden Boy angrily chased refs off the field and into the tunnel after they picked up a flag thrown on the final play of the game.
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On the play, the team down four points, Brady desperately targeted tight end Rob Gronkowski in the back of the endzone. The ball was intercepted, ending the game. But a penalty flag was thrown — and games cannot end on a defensive penalty.
It appeared to most viewers — including this journalist — that the receiver was held, face-guarded and interfered with — all no-nos in the National Football League (and pretty much all leagues). The back judge — positioned directly in front of the action — threw the flag, signaling a penalty against Carolina. This would have placed the ball at the one-yard-line for another play.
However, after a conference, the refs picked up the yellow flag. Game over, but the conversation was just getting started for Brady.
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