Perhaps the worst offense was when he left his microphone on and cursed to everyone in attendance at Gillette Stadium. After one official said to him, “Slowly turning into a good game,” Morelli responded by saying, “But one big hit and some s— could happen.”
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Luckily for the league, the moment was not caught on television because the game was at a timeout. But what was caught on television was Morelli facing the wrong way when announcing a penalty.
The second gaffe is harmless, but it’s pretty rare to see a seasoned official announce a call to the wrong camera. The first gaffe, however, could result in a form of punishment. There’s precedent for an official being suspended for cursing, but in that case the profanity was directed towards a player.
The NFL did not immediately respond to Omnisport’s inquiry about Morelli’s potential discipline.
