Chargers' Bosa blasts 'blind' officials for missed call

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa called the officials "blind" following Monday night's win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Bosa argued with officials over what he thought was a missed holding call late in the fourth quarter and was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, which drew a fiery response from him in his postgame presser.

"I didn't even know they called the f------ penalty on me because I was fuming," Bosa said, according to ESPN's Shelley Smith. "But, I mean, refs are blind, simple. I'm sorry, but you're blind, like open your eyes and do your job. It's so bad it's unbelievable."

Bosa took responsibility for hurting his team with the penalty, but he added that the missed call highlights what he believes is a longstanding problem with the NFL's officiating.

"Obviously, that's on me," Bosa said. "I should never lose my temper like that, but these guys have got to do a better job because it's been years of terrible missed calls left and right."

He added: "It's really pathetic, honestly, but pathetic on me too for doing what I did. Call or not I have to take a step back and just go to the next play, but, man, they seem not to have their eyes open half the time."

The 26-year-old was a major factor in the Chargers' 28-14 victory, recording one sack and two quarterback hits.

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