Some games I watched I could really tell no difference between the old and the new. In the Cards game the refs seemed confused at times and could have changed the outcome on that blown extra timeout.
They weren't good, but I don't have any respect for what the regular refs are asking for. Rich men asking to become more rich and insulated...to preform a part-time job that they're already making more money at each year than most of Americans.
Here's my hope: the replacement refs get better and they get the "replacement" tag removed.
Just like we get the C grade Announcers (When not playing a marquee team)
You can bet your ass we will also get the lowest rated replacement refs as well.