BB@Shooter Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23659740/rookie-quarterback-progress-reports-first-impressions-13-qbs-drafted-2018 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why is it the media has a love /hate relationship with Josh Allen? I just got done reading an ESPN article on how all the quarterbacks drafted this year are doing. ESPN used Rodak and his insight on how Allen is doing. It was by far one of the more negative pieces done for the article. Mayfield and Darnold ended up sounding like they were having less struggles than Allen was even though more negative reports have been coming out of their camps. They had their home town media covering for them towards the end of the article . The Rodak did Allen no favors in my opinion other than commenting on his athleticism, arm, and running ability. I really don't think he is in Allens corner when it comes to his consistency with his passes. He nitpicks in most of his reporting about Allens miscues. Trying to convince his readers Allen is much worse than any of the Big 5 quarterbacks drafted. After taking in all of what the different Bills "media" are writing, I feel there is a misconception and agenda going on. I think a lot of the so called media are lazy and don't even attempt to do research for themselves. They repeat whatever they think will help get fans to log onto their tweets or articles, so that in some way it is justifying that they are actual media. Which in a lot of cases I feel it is a longshot. And then the fans get put into the position of arguing for , or against Allen. It is like the media gets a perverse feeling out of splitting the fanbase. Even though it can't be healthy for the organization. Sorry about the long post. Edited June 4, 2018 by Hapless Bills Fan added link to first post vs downthread. please add links when discussing online articles. Tnks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Let them get it wrong then, the other teams will be in for a surprise later that way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Who cares. There will be actual games played, you know... That said, Allen is still playing with 3rd string. Looks like he's nowhere near starting. Just be patient. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsgpr88 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) rodak is a pats fan, and a very sophisticated troll imo. I've never read a writer with a bias as consistently negative as rodak. It's as if he gets off on it, quite pathetic really Edited June 3, 2018 by billsgpr88 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Is this your first encounter with the media? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Likes The Bills Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 everyone was split on him before the draft and you think the perception of him is going to change because he was drafted by your favorite team? They haven’t played a down yet so the reporters who we’re unsure of him are still going to be skeptical. The kid is going to be great and RODAK will come around I guarantee it will be “ I knew he was going to be a star, from the first time I saw him.” That’s just how the media is... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 End of the day he could be a bust like experts said, now Josh Rosen who experts said was ready to start and played against higher level of competition is getting rave reviews. The Bills love that arm though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 When you say Josh Allen vs the media, you are referring to something written by one person? An article in which you don’t even provide the link for us to actually see what was written. Also, this person is someone who has had access to watch Allen so why should I assume he’s wrong? Is it because it’s not what you want to hear? It’s OTAs. Even if he is struggling, it’s not a big deal right now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Wow. After that report we mine as well cut bait now. Maybe we can get a 5th round pick in next year's draft for the guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 ...think I prefer to trust McBeane & McD versus the "expert urinalists"......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 The media is out to get you!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 2 hours ago, billsgpr88 said: rodak is a pats fan, and a very sophisticated troll imo. I've never read a writer with a bias as consistently negative as rodak. It's as if he gets off on it, quite pathetic really The Jerry Sullivan school of "journalism". TROLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) Bills' Fan Phobias Edited June 3, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 The last time I looked, the media doesn't determine whether any athlete succeeds or fails. Allen will succeed or fail based on how he does on the field, not on what the media says about his play. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Maybe Allen actually IS worse than the others. Ever thought of that? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 3 hours ago, BB@Shooter said: ESPN used Rodak and his insight on how Allen is doing. It was by far one of the more negative pieces done for the article. Rodakent is a P*ts fan. It is not much different than using Bucky or Sulky as writer/source. The article is heavily colored by their attitudes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george c Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Does it really matter what some hacks opinion is? The season starts in September, and even then, it doesn't matter. Let's check back after Josh Starts a season worth of games. My opinion is that he will be better than Kelly. Does that matter? No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoffs? Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 26 minutes ago, George C said: Does it really matter what some hacks opinion is? The season starts in September, and even then, it doesn't matter. Let's check back after Josh Starts a season worth of games. My opinion is that he will be better than Kelly. Does that matter? No. I agree he will be better than Chad Kelly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest1981 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) If this is the ESPN article referenced, this doesn’t strike me as anymore anti-Allen than any of his other fellow 1st-round QB’s. Rosen’s is by far the most glowing and tne others’ more mixed, with Allen’s arguably implying a tiny bit more optimism than them: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23659740/rookie-quarterback-progress-reports-first-impressions-13-qbs-drafted-2018 Edited June 3, 2018 by Midwest1981 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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