CBS’s Rules Analyst Ripped by NFL Fans Over His Take on Tough Call in Packers-Steelers
NFL fans were none too pleased with CBS’s Gene Steratore on Sunday after the rules analyst and former NFL official offered a curious take on a questionable call during Week 10’s Packers-Steelers game.
Steratore found himself in a bit of controversy after agreeing with the officiating crew for deeming an apparent illegal forward pass from Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett an incompletion.
“Sometimes these are really difficult,” Steratore said of the play. “To me, it was just not enough to overturn one way or the other, guys. You may disagree with me, Charles, but I just felt like it was a tough one.”
The Packers’ unsuccessful challenge, despite Steratore’s analysis, was quickly met by disdain from CBS commentator Charles Davis, who said he disagreed “vehemently” with the call before the ex-ref explained his view.
“I think if the official on the side moves himself in position, Davis said, “he sees clearly that that’s a lateral and that should’ve been Green Bay’s ball.”
Although the ruling had little effect on Pittsburgh’s eventual 23–19 win, many fans made sure to let their disapproval of Steratore known in the moment:
