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Riiiight. Doesn’t address anything I said or asked but seems legit. So not only do you know everyone’s cares, but their motivations too? Doubling down on the generalizations was the card to pull huh? Pfft.

That’s a shame. Hope Mac is a fast learner.

LOL. “No one” cares huh? Guess you better tell Beane and McDermott that then, since they both have recently commented publicly on this exact issue. What method did you use to poll the entire football community to come to your conclusion that absolutely NO ONE cares about this?

I have no problem with the league being asked how and why these standards were adopted. I also never said Poyer or any other player was wrong for declining to answer any questions about vaccinations. But reporters shouldn’t be insulted and accused of hackery just for asking.

The power dynamic you talk about is real and I think it’s the media’s job to push back against it, not just accept it. Again you make great points and that’s why I appreciate JW asking those questions. I don’t want beat reporters turning into blatant league shills like Peter King (who I despise) or access merchants like Schefter or Rapoport. You may well be right that JW risks something pressing questions about vaccinations, but that’s a plus in my book, not a minus. I don’t want a pack of fawning local reporters puffing up this team. It’s not needed; they’re already good. And we already have that on a national level when it comes to the league with people like King whom you mentioned. edit: And that imbalance in the power dynamic is exactly why local reporters should keep asking questions about it. Do you really want a cowed media feeding you only what the team and league wants you to hear? If yes, then you’re just a sheep.

You’re exactly right - they are on equal standing - the press can ask whatever they want and the player(s) are free to answer or decline. Journalists so beholden to their subjects that they would never dare press them don’t stay journalists for long.

so you think any time a player (or coach, GM, or owner for that matter) tries to preemptively shut down a topic reporters should automatically cow to their wishes and not attempt to do their job?

I mean, some of you are saying “it’s not a football issue” and then going into the ways it actually is of consequence to teams and the league. Seems a little contradictory. The vaccine questions aren’t directly to the game on-field, yes. But the league is clearly setting different standards for teams based on whether or not the team meets the vaccination threshold. Those standards affect things like practice, meetings, mobility within team facilities, etc. Those things DO affect the team and can indirectly affect on-field performance; Brandon Beane has admitted this himself. So it kinda is a football issue and seems like it should be okay for media to ask questions about it.

yeah i saw that on Graham’s twitter as well; I listened. i think Graham stated in his intro basically the same thing i said - it’s a dumb characterization and poorly worded and was destined to be misinterpreted. To me, Solak knows his stuff and knows better and put it that way, in those terms, to get clicks. Which is fine, but it doesn’t boost this guy’s profile for me.

yeah I didn’t find what he said all that outrageous - I just found that term he used silly. It’s going to have a negative connotation to a lot of people, no matter his underlying points. And of course, anytime PFF pops up around here people see blood. (I know the guy was just a guest and actually works for Draft Network.)

This kid also seems to be an Eagles fan, according to his online resume he was/is involved in Bleeding Green, which is an Eagles news/fan site. His preferences probably stem at least in part from being more familiar with Dak than Allen. Either way “arm arrogance” is one of the silliest things I’ve ever heard one of these geeks say.

When they started winning

wow what a clever shade post. Not even mad.

It’s a toss up from a talent standpoint for me, so I’d take the known quantity from a coaching and chemistry angle and keep Allen.

Ah, but does she have enough experience to satisfy the cloudy-minded misogynists that infest this place? I’m guessing no.

It’s absolutely true. If you have a problem with it I suppose that’s your right.

Several media members that report on the Bills actually have pointed out that Kim Pegula has been vocal in promoting female candidates for front office and coaching jobs in the NFL. I believe Kim herself has spoken about it. So, sure, it’s valid to discuss that connection. At least more valid than cracking jokes about her appearance.

Yeah and that’s relevant to what, exactly? Certainly not her job, which is what the thread is (or supposed to be) about.

Well this thread devolved in record time, as expected. Is the urge to engage in scumbaggery that irresistible?

You have no point, main or otherwise.

Always at least one question about wings…

No doubt. Hopefully a couple more years of winning will shake loose the combined persecution/inferiority complexes so many of these posters cling to like their blankie.

so you want to cherry pick his actual numbers and “bet” they wouldn’t look as good but are too lazy to actually do the math. Got it. Real convincing. The two (again, cherry picked) video clips really help as well.

lol yeah you’re catching heat for this but I do get your point about the Saints. It seems it takes the schedule makers a year or so to catch up and realize things like the Brees era is over down there and they probably aren’t going to be as big a draw unless Winston (or whoever) surprises right away and keeps that offense rolling.

Dont think it’s that weird to consolidate all the haters into one reply. Seems efficient actually. You sound weird and extra salty.