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Robert Zeglinski

Troy Aikman stating he didn’t see much on controversial Calvin Ridley non-interference was a bit on the nose

There are assuredly bigger fish to fry for the Jacksonville Jaguars as they contend with Trevor Lawrence’s ankle injury. But a non-interference call from Monday night’s 34-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals still can’t be forgotten.

Late in the first quarter, Lawrence launched a downfield pass to Calvin Ridley. Cincinnati cornerback Jordan Battle went to contest the pass but did so while draping himself all over the receiver and literally covering Ridley’s eyes. I suppose that technically blocking a pass-catcher’s eyes is a bit of a grey area, but in this case — it definitely seemed like surefire interference.

Unfortunately for the Jaguars, no penalty would be called.

When Troy Aikman assessed the call on replay, he ironically said he didn’t “see a whole lot there.” Hmm, how convenient, because Ridley couldn’t see anything either!

I know this wasn’t Aikman’s intent, but I would’ve probably found a different way to assess a call by the refs, knowing the receiver had his eyesight blocked.

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