Ravens coach John Harbaugh criticized the officiating crew after a 27-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, saying he initiated a call to the league office and received clarification on one issue. The NFL rulebook defines a catch as making an act common to the game, surviving the ground, and maintaining control of the ball. Despite receiving permission to comment on the officiating crew’s mistake, Harbaugh still doesn’t understand the definition of a catch.
Harbaugh also discussed other topics, including rookie lineman Emery Jones Jr.’s limited playing time, kicker Tyler Loop’s struggles with kickoff distances, and the team’s inconsistency in pass protection. The Ravens’ coach acknowledged that no officiating crew is perfect, but believes the team can learn from their mistakes and improve moving forward.
Harbaugh stressed that he won’t blame the officiating for the loss, rather taking responsibility alongside his players. He praised Jones’ performance and believes the rookie lineman would compete well if given more playing time. The Ravens will look to bounce back from this loss in their next game.
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