The refs from todays game

[MBronson]

Anybody who was watching the Panthers game today witnessed that mysterious play where the ref stood beside our quarterback, Cam Newton, until there was roughly 2-3 seconds on the play clock. Then, the ref backed away and allowed him 2 seconds to snap the football, before calling a delay of game on him. I also witnessed the same scenario for the opposing quarterback, Drew Brees. However, when the ref stood beside him, the play clock stayed at 10 seconds until the referee backed away. I also saw this same scenario play out for Lions QB Matthew Stafford today. I ask why, why does Cam Newton get this treatment? Does this really go all the way back to 2014 when Cam called out the refs?! This poo is rediculous already. Absolutley killed a drive. Killed momentum. Killed me. Why?

[davos]

From what MP said during the game, it was the time of our substitution that caused this.  We subbed way late.