How Could Refs Miss Pass Interference Call on Rob Gronkowski vs Ravens?

January 11, 2015   ·   Kristopher Knox   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots came out of halftime of Saturday's divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens with a touchdown deficit. The offense was on the field with an opportunity to draw even at 21 and gain momentum for the second half.
Unfortunately, New England's first drive of the half stalled early when tight end Rob Gronkowski couldn't haul in a third-down pass from quarterback Tom Brady.
Baltimore took over after the ensuing punt and drove down for a touchdown and a 14-point lead. 
The problem here is that New England's drive should not have ended after three plays. Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley clearly interfered Gronkowski prior to the incompletion (vine courtesy of CBS Sports' Will Brinson), which should have resulted in a penalty and a Patriots first down.
While officials must be tempted to allow for a certain amount of contact against the physical Gronkowski, Mosley can be seen grabbing the tight end around the waist long before the ball reached the...

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