How The NFL Can FIX Their Refereeing Problem | HARD PASS Ep. #62

The NFL has an officiating problem, and fans and players are rightfully upset. From missed calls to bad flags and inconsistency across the board, the trust is broken, but it can be fixed 👀

Doug Kezirian breaks down why Sunday Night Football’s controversial ending between the Eagles and Lions perfectly summed up the league’s biggest issue right now. A phantom flag on 3rd down changed the entire game, and it wasn’t even the worst call of the weekend. Between questionable penalties, inconsistent rules, and bad quarterback play, the NFL’s product isn’t looking as sharp as it once did.

Doug also dives into why officiating inconsistency, the crackdown on celebrations, and the NFL’s obsession with more national TV windows are slowly frustrating fans and bettors alike. Is this the beginning of the NFL’s decline in popularity, or just a rough stretch that can be fixed?

Do you think the NFL needs a total officiating overhaul? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay locked in with the biggest stories in football 💯

“Inconsistency can be maddening, and that’s really at the source of everything wrong in the NFL right now.” – Doug Kezirian

#football #nfl #eagles #lions #dolphins #washington #sundaynightfootball #mondaynightfootball

HARD PASS Ep. #62

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:18 - Huddle Up

🏈 Between terrible officiating, the crackdown on celebrations, and the bad quarterback play across the league, the product on the field this season has been a disappointment, and Doug breaks down everything that’s gone wrong.

03:25 - Heat Check

🔥 Social media went CRAZY after numerous terrible calls over the weekend, with many calling into question officiating as a whole across the league and Doug reacts.

04:32 - Inconsistency In Officiating

🤦‍♂️ One of the biggest problems is the inconsistency in how rules are enforced across the league, and Doug breaks down the main problems.

05:41 - How To FIX The Officiating Problem

🧠 Doug gives his take on the steps the NFL can take to fix the problem and solve all the inconsistency across the board.

08:39 - Fans In The Stands

📢 Fans react to some of the big trades that happened at the deadline, including Sauce Gardner’s move to the Colts, and weigh in on the MVP discussion right now.

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Why These NFL Trades Actually Make Sense! | HARD PASS Ep. 61

The NFL trade deadline featured the third most trades since 1990 and there were some BIG ones. The Jets are in full rebuild mode, trading off a couple of their biggest stars to the Cowboys and Colts… and fans have been debating whether those deals were smart or not. Doug Kezirian likes what they did, and he explains why 👀

Critics are saying Dallas should’ve waited and the Colts mortgaged the future, but context matters. These aren't fantasy football trades, this is real roster building in the middle of a season where timing and windows matter. Could these moves change playoff hopes? Only time will tell.

Doug breaks down why the Cowboys going all-in on Quinnen Williams actually makes sense for the long-term, why the Colts swinging big for Sauce Gardner fits where they are right now as a contender, and why sometimes you just have to capitalize on the moment.

Plus, Doug dives into other under-the-radar deadline moves from the Chargers, Seahawks, and Jaguars, and explains why the internet’s hot takes often ignore how front offices actually think.

Do you think the Cowboys and Colts made GOOD moves at the deadline? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s to stay locked in with the biggest stories in football 💯

“Given all the circumstances, the Colts did a great job, and the Cowboys actually made a decent deal.” – Doug Kezirian

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On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:22 - Huddle Up

🏈 The NFL trade deadline featured some BIG moves as the Jets cleaned house and the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts went all-in. Doug explains why, despite the criticism, he LIKES these trades.

01:09 - The Cowboys Trade

🏈 The Cowboys traded a 2nd and a 1st for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. With playoff uncertainty, critics came for Jerry Jones, but Doug breaks down why he actually likes this move.

03:53 - The Colts Trade For Sauce Gardner

🏈 The Colts went ALL-IN, sending two first-rounders for superstar CB Sauce Gardner. Can he elevate them and help push for a Super Bowl run? Doug reacts.

07:27 - Other Trades Worth Noting

🏈 Doug highlights other under-the-radar moves that could be difference makers.

08:25 - Fans In The Stands

📣 Doug responds to fans reacting to the World Series, the Dodgers, and more!

#NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #sportscommunity

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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The Craziest NFL MVP Race In YEARS | HARD PASS Ep. #60

The NFL MVP race is CHAOS right now. Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen … the usual names are still in the race, but this season there are some surprising candidates in the mix as well. Drake Maye is officially in the MVP chat. The Patriots rookie is the second favorite at FanDuel, leading the NFL in completion percentage and near the top in passing touchdowns and QBR and it looks like the Patriots have found thier next STAR.

Doug Kezirian breaks down why the MVP race is wide open, who the real contenders are, and why betting markets tell the true story. Media narratives matter, voters are human, and this award is as much about timing and momentum as it is stats! From Baker and Stafford, to Jonathan Taylor and Jalen Hurts flying under the radar, Doug explains which players actually have a path to hardware and which hype trains are about to die down.

Who’s your MVP right now? Drop your pick in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay locked in with the biggest stories in football.

"The MVP race is wide open with several unusual suspects atop the list of candidates, no bigger surprise than New England quaterback Drake Maye" - Doug Kezirian

#football #nfl #patriots #mvp #drakemaye #patrickmahomes #kansascitychiefs #bakermayfield #tampabay #jalenhurts #eagles #superbowl

HARD PASS Ep. #60

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Huddle Up

🏈 The NFL MVP race is heating up and it’s not just the usual candidates this time around. Drake Maye, the 23-year-old in only his second season, is currently the second favorite for the award. Could he actually be a contender? Doug gives his take on the race so far.

01:40 - Drake Maye's MVP Chances

🏈 Former Patriot Julian Edelman and a former MVP argue their case for Drake Maye’s MVP chances, and Doug responds with his thoughts on why people are buying stock in the Patriots’ young star.

03:52 - Doug Explains Why The MVP Race Is Wide Open

🏈 Doug talks about Jalen Hurts flying under the radar, why team success matters so much, and explains why the MVP race is wide open for the taking.

04:55 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fans react to Doug’s take on the Ravens not being true Super Bowl contenders, and his take about Victor Wembanyama eventually being in the GOAT debates.

#NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #SportsCommunity

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork

🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a take.

📣 We want to hear from you!

Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.

Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!

📬 For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.com

Follow Doug & DKSN:

🐦 Twitter/X: @DougKezirian

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