If the NFL makes any recent statements about how much it cares about player safety, responding with a cutup of NFL referee Bill Vinovich’s calls during the 49ers’ 26-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams is a good rebuttal.

Initially, this was going to be a disclaimer stating that the 49ers did not lose to the Rams due to the officiating. The 49ers had a different plan and yanked out a 26-20 win over the Rams.

Had the 49ers lost, Vinvovich’s crew would not have been the reason. Much like the two Super Bowl losses (or botches from an officiating standpoint), I would be able to give you a list of reasons why they lost, such as Kendrick Bourne dropping a key pass or some questionable playcalling in certain spots. Instead, the 49ers do what good teams do, regardless of laundry; they won.

But the

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