Brad Allen, an 11-year NFL referee ... field judge Rick PAtterson, side judge Chad Hill, back judge Tyree Walton, replay official KEvin Brown and replay assistant Durwood Manley.

While the Kansas City Chiefs continue preparations for Sunday's Super Bowl matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, the back-to-back champions cannot seem to escape the chatter about NFL referees.

It was only a matter of time before the referees themselves responded to the constant banter and criticism online that NFL referees have received, especially during Chiefs games from the halfway ...