CBS reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala heard no profanity from Trey McBride
A CBS reporter confirmed that Arizona Cardinals player Trey McBride did not use profanity during a heated exchange with an official. The official, however, was captured on camera appearing to use profanity toward the player.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding officiating standards and professional conduct in the NFL.
On any given Sunday of NFL games, expect the unexpected.
Week 4 resulted in an unexpected exchange between line judge Jeff Seeman and Cardinals tight end Trey McBride.
It happened after a non-call of pass interference late in the Cardinals-Giants game. It looked like a fairly clear foul. McBride made his case to Seeman. And while the cameras and microphones captured nothing McBride said, a CBS camera on the sidelines showed Seeman apparently saying to McBride, “Fuck you.” Twice.
NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter issued a statement calling Seeman’s behavior “ unacceptable ” and expressing hope that the league will hold the officials to the same standard that is applied to the players.
Via Sam Neumann of Awful Announcing , CBS reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala witnessed the interaction. She heard no profanity from McBride.
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