Posted-October 1st, 2012 2:49 pm
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The regular officials' return to the NFL could boost the Green Bay Packers' offense in a small but important way.
The regular refs are able to spot the ball and keep play moving in a more timely fashion than the replacements were, allowing the Packers to use a fast-paced tempo that can get Aaron Rodgers in rhythm and unsettle opposing defenses.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy went into the season wanting to use a lot of no-huddle. But it simply wasn't as effective when replacement officials were spending extra time getting things sorted out between plays.
With the regular refs back, the Packers were able to dictate their preferred faster pace in Sunday's 28-27 victory over New Orleans.
(Copyright Associated Press)
