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That roughing the passer call on Earl Thomas was a load of crap. What was he supposed to do? You can't help where you fall once you're in the air.
The rule was made for intentional contact. Refs should really weigh the significance any given call will have on the game-- for instance, if holding has no effect whatsoever on the play, don't call it. If your roughing the passer call is arguable, and calling it will completely change the outcome of the game-- don't call it. If you're going to make a call that is a huge game changer, it should be without a doubt the correct call, and personal fouls should be reviewable.