billsgpr88 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) I've long been a critic of Rodak, who in the past seemed determined to cast a dark cloud over any sign of progress or potential on the bills. But this year, he is giving credit where it's due. Lots of it. It makes me wonder if he has turned a corner in his reporting style, or perhaps the bills have grown on him and now he's showing his Fandom through his reports. The third possibility is that he's always reported with the same approach, and his insight has identified something truly to respect and admire about this team, as opposed to the deceptive rays of hope this team has shown in previous years. Haven't made up my mind yet which answer is the closest to reality, but either way I love the positive press. Go bills! Edited October 5, 2017 by billsgpr88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Plus the BN has a new sports editor , another change for the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I've long been a critic of Rodak, who in the past seemed determined to cast a dark cloud over any sign of progress or potential on the bills. But this year, he is giving credit where it's due. Lots of it. It makes me wonder if he has turned a corner in his reporting style, or perhaps the bills have grown on him and now he's showing his Fandom through his reports. The third possibility is that he's always reported with the same approach, and his insight has identified something truly to respect and admire about this team, as opposed to the deceptive rays of hope this team has shown in previous years. Haven't made up my mind yet which answer is the closest to reality, but either way I love the positive press. Go bills!i listened to a radio show with three curmudgeons (Tim Graham, Jerry Sullivan and mike rodak) yesterday and I gathered that it is the "third possibility". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 The past few years even during some good stretches they were negative. However, they were always proved right. Idk if it Buffalo is truely good or they had just severly low expectations Buffalos play seems better than it is. Either Buffalo seems to have found a winning formula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 He's a NE fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I think McDermott and Beane have a lot to do with the new media outlook. Rodak and Sullivan were never fans of Rex...doubt they were in love with Whaley either. McBeane seems to have a straight shooter approach, hard work, disciplined, concentrating on preparation, teamwork, fundamentals. If the media guys speak for the fans, then that might be why there is a change in the reporting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I've long been a critic of Rodak, who in the past seemed determined to cast a dark cloud over any sign of progress or potential on the bills. But this year, he is giving credit where it's due. Lots of it. It makes me wonder if he has turned a corner in his reporting style, or perhaps the bills have grown on him and now he's showing his Fandom through his reports. The third possibility is that he's always reported with the same approach, and his insight has identified something truly to respect and admire about this team, as opposed to the deceptive rays of hope this team has shown in previous years. Haven't made up my mind yet which answer is the closest to reality, but either way I love the positive press. Go bills! Â I don't always read Rodak but my sense is that he was pretty uninformed about the Bills when he first got this gig but he's been working hard to catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Rodak even when he gives credit to the bills praises the Pats. Like one of his recent ones, where he described what the bills were doing in the FO as the Pats formula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 He's a NE fan. Ain't that kick in the nuts! Â Another carpetbagger. Why can't they find BFLo people. Go from outside, fine... But find BFLo fans. Then I might buy in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Â I don't always read Rodak but my sense is that he was pretty uninformed about the Bills when he first got this gig but he's been working hard to catch up. He's been better of late. He still likes to throw a dig in here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Dont fall for it!!! Hes roping you in so he can snark you to death when the pats get back on their feet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Â I don't always read Rodak but my sense is that he was pretty uninformed about the Bills when he first got this gig but he's been working hard to catch up. but still incredibly biased doing so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Dont fall for it!!! Hes roping you in so he can snark you to death when the pats get back on their feet! Unfortunately, this is probably the most likely scenario. Â But perhaps it's "if" the Pats get on their feet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Unfortunately, this is probably the most likely scenario. Â But perhaps it's "if" the Pats get on their feet... If teams keep melting down when they play Pats it will not take long for them to get back on their feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I've long been a critic of Rodak, who in the past seemed determined to cast a dark cloud over any sign of progress or potential on the bills. But this year, he is giving credit where it's due. Lots of it. It makes me wonder if he has turned a corner in his reporting style, or perhaps the bills have grown on him and now he's showing his Fandom through his reports. The third possibility is that he's always reported with the same approach, and his insight has identified something truly to respect and admire about this team, as opposed to the deceptive rays of hope this team has shown in previous years. Haven't made up my mind yet which answer is the closest to reality, but either way I love the positive press. Go bills! Â Most Bills reports have always been fair and given credit where credit is do. Â If the Bills lose this week though they will all pounce on this team and be right back into their normal critical mode. Jerry Sullivan is salivating at the possibilities sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Rodak and Love never belong together in a sentence, unless Patriots is in it. Edited October 6, 2017 by cba fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I been drivin' all night, my hand's wet on the wheel .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Plus the BN has a new sports editor , another change for the better.he pulled the trigger getting rid of free content. I don't think that's so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I know a lot of people do not like Rodak here, but he actually seems to "break" his fair share of Bills stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Ain't that kick in the nuts! Â Another carpetbagger. Why can't they find BFLo people. Go from outside, fine... But find BFLo fans. Then I might buy in. maybe it cuz the graduates from Buffalo public high schools don't read and write too good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I know a lot of people do not like Rodak here, but he actually seems to "break" his fair share of Bills stories. probably because he can't get a date and is always working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I know a lot of people do not like Rodak here, but he actually seems to "break" his fair share of Bills stories.Isn't that part of his job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I think it's since they muzzled Sully Sullen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Jerry Sullivan is pretty optimistic these days too. I know a lot of people don't like the negativity but he tells it like it is and people don't want to face the normal reality of years past where the Bills were not good and he was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I've long been a critic of Rodak, who in the past seemed determined to cast a dark cloud over any sign of progress or potential on the bills. But this year, he is giving credit where it's due. Lots of it. It makes me wonder if he has turned a corner in his reporting style, or perhaps the bills have grown on him and now he's showing his Fandom through his reports. The third possibility is that he's always reported with the same approach, and his insight has identified something truly to respect and admire about this team, as opposed to the deceptive rays of hope this team has shown in previous years. Haven't made up my mind yet which answer is the closest to reality, but either way I love the positive press. Go bills! Or, just maybe, he has been calling it as he sees it all along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 he pulled the trigger getting rid of free content. I don't think that's so good. So he's the reason I don't read any Bills articles from the News any more! It's not as it Warren Buffett (the driving force behind Berkshire Hathaway, owner of the Buffalo News) is destitute and needs more money. I won't be lining his pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsgpr88 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 Or, just maybe, he has been calling it as he sees it all along? See reason 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) Winning changes everything. We've been saying this as a fan base for many, many, many years now. Edited October 7, 2017 by BuffaloBillsGospel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Unfortunately, this is probably the most likely scenario. Â But perhaps it's "if" the Pats get on their feet... Heres to hoping we can upset them this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Jerry Sullivan is pretty optimistic these days too. I know a lot of people don't like the negativity but he tells it like it is and people don't want to face the normal reality of years past where the Bills were not good and he was right. Â I am glad his personal ball washers are happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Jerry Sullivan is pretty optimistic these days too. I know a lot of people don't like the negativity but he tells it like it is and people don't want to face the normal reality of years past where the Bills were not good and he was right. Â ...we're screwed............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I am glad his personal ball washers are happy. Sullivan is set up either way. He's got a column for a collapse on stand- by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I been drivin' all night, my hand's wet on the wheel ....Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Winning changes everything. We've been saying this as a fan base for many, many, many years now. The media is big bandwagon, a greek chorus if you will. As a former media member myself (now media critic) they do little if any critical thinking and mostly write what everybody else does. When the team starts winning, they'll be on your bandwagon. If we lose Sunday, expect the worst. We win, expect their continued interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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