LabattBlue Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 1:25 PM, Charles Romes said: Can’t TBD officially endorse him? We all need him there. That ought to get him in. Expand Why would TBD “endorse” someone who doesn’t post here any longer? 1 Quote
NickelCity Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 Training camp would be awful without astro notes. It's bad enough he's no longer here. 4 Quote
The Firebaugh Kid Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 Love his content, I've always assumed he was an older retired guy who does this for fun. I doubt he's cool with starting a podcast. Shame that somebody can't get him in. 2 Quote
FireChans Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 1:18 PM, JohnNord said: Yes, it’s been well-documented that the Bills have typically blocked media access to just about everyone that isn’t connected to a TV/radio/newspaper. Years ago, I recall the Cover 1 guy sharing that they were denied for the same reasons. I believe the Bills rationale is, if you allow one of the bloggers like Cover 1, it opens the door for several others (Trainwreck Sports, Built in Buffalo etc) who may not understand the rules/etiquette of the press. The fear is that it crowds the press room and that the bloggers, who are mostly fans, could interfere with the media outlets. I wouldn’t be shocked if those in the media support the ban on bloggers. However, I do feel they should review requests for bloggers on a case-by-case basis. I think allowing access to 1 member of the C1 crew would actually be a good thing. They do an awesome job. Ironically they did grant access to Tyler Dunne of Go Long this year which is an independent self-published Substack newsletter. While he’s an established writer, he too was previously denied media access under those grounds. But this seems to be an exception to the norm. As far as Joe Marino I don’t think he’s ever had media access and has sat in the stands with the rest of us. However he works for the Locked On podcast network which is technically owned by Gannett (USA Today). So if the parent org requested media access, he could probably get it. Not sure if they would do this. Expand Cover1 can write more articles on how it’s impossible to trade Diggs until after 2025. 2 Quote
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 3:51 PM, LabattBlue said: Why would TBD “endorse” someone who doesn’t post here any longer? Expand You beat me to it! If it was someone like Yolo or Kirby Jackson maybe then. Quote
Beck Water Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 (edited) On 7/23/2024 at 12:26 PM, ChevyVanMiller said: Dean (Astro) recently let me know that the Bills denied his request for media access to training camp because they are not recognizing bloggers. It’s a bit curious because they do recognize Podcasters, such as Joe Marino and others. In this day and age, I believe that more of us get our information from those sources than traditional media outlets. With that said, Dean only has tickets to the August 1st and 4th practices. He will be doing his in-depth notes for those dates. If anyone has tickets to any of the other practices that they would like to donate to Dean, let me know and I will reach out to him. I know I speak for many here in saying that Astro Notes are the highlight of training camp. Expand Anyone who can gift Astro tickets is doing a public service IMHO The Cover1 guys were also begging for tickets On 7/23/2024 at 4:52 PM, FireChans said: Cover1 can write more articles on how it’s impossible to trade Diggs until after 2025. Expand Let's not pretend that wasn't a viewpoint stated by multiple members of the media (TBN, Athletic, various TV pundits) Edited July 23, 2024 by Beck Water 1 1 3 Quote
The Frankish Reich Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 12:35 PM, HOUSE said: Wasn't Astro in the Jetsons? Expand I hated when they replaced him with Lectronimo, the robot dog. (Actually our Astro does great training camp reports. Really, a blogger is now lower status than a podcaster?) 2 Quote
Beck Water Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 1:25 PM, Charles Romes said: Can’t TBD officially endorse him? We all need him there. That ought to get him in. Expand TBD endorsement and $24 will get you a case of Budweiser Quote
Beck Water Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 1:18 PM, JohnNord said: Yes, it’s been well-documented that the Bills have typically blocked media access to just about everyone that isn’t connected to a TV/radio/newspaper. Years ago, I recall the Cover 1 guy sharing that they were denied for the same reasons. I believe the Bills rationale is, if you allow one of the bloggers like Cover 1, it opens the door for several others (Trainwreck Sports, Built in Buffalo etc) who may not understand the rules/etiquette of the press. The fear is that it crowds the press room and that the bloggers, who are mostly fans, could interfere with the media outlets. I wouldn’t be shocked if those in the media support the ban on bloggers. However, I do feel they should review requests for bloggers on a case-by-case basis. I think allowing access to 1 member of the C1 crew would actually be a good thing. They do an awesome job. Ironically they did grant access to Tyler Dunne of Go Long this year which is an independent self-published Substack newsletter. While he’s an established writer, he too was previously denied media access under those grounds. But this seems to be an exception to the norm. As far as Joe Marino I don’t think he’s ever had media access and has sat in the stands with the rest of us. However he works for the Locked On podcast network which is technically owned by Gannett (USA Today). So if the parent org requested media access, he could probably get it. Not sure if they would do this. Expand Did they actually grant Ty Dunne press access (he'll be at the press conferences, practices, etc) or did he just get "access" in the sense of being granted some interviews? I don't think Joe Marino has media access. Certainly when pressers were virtual never saw him. The Bills have to grant access to members of the media per NFL mandate. I don't think they go any further than the NFL mandates them to go. Quote
FireChans Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 9:39 PM, Beck Water said: Anyone who can gift Astro tickets is doing a public service IMHO The Cover1 guys were also begging for tickets Let's not pretend that wasn't a viewpoint stated by multiple members of the media (TBN, Athletic, various TV pundits) Expand Dumb members of the media. 1 Quote
Goin Breakdown Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 (edited) I appreciate everyone's contributions in here. That's why I feel well still probably find out everything we need to know going on in camp. Looking forward to it. Edited July 23, 2024 by Goin Breakdown Quote
TheyCallMeAndy Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 1:11 PM, Roundybout said: He should simply start a “podcast” That sucks though, I always enjoy reading his recaps. Expand Let’s start Two Bills Live!!! We can have a different message boarder on each week! 1 Quote
TBBills Fan Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 Brandon, I know you can see this. You know what you need to do. 1 Quote
Jerry Jabber Posted July 23, 2024 Posted July 23, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 9:37 PM, Mike in Horseheads said: You beat me to it! If it was someone like Yolo or Kirby Jackson maybe then. Expand Dean “Astro” Kindig provides play by play details of training camp. A lot of out of towners (like myself) appreciate his TC reports. Dean posts on www.buffalofambase.com 2 Quote
Mikie2times Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 I'm not sure if it's been done before but Astro should write a hit piece about McDermott for revenge. 2 1 Quote
HurlyBurly51 Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 Never knew there were so many die hard Jetsons fans here😅 1 1 Quote
Roundybout Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 11:12 PM, TheyCallMeAndy said: Let’s start Two Bills Live!!! We can have a different message boarder on each week! Expand Someone here did that years ago, it was called "Ice Up Son" if I remember right. Quote
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 On 7/23/2024 at 11:40 PM, Jerry Jabber said: Dean “Astro” Kindig provides play by play details of training camp. A lot of out of towners (like myself) appreciate his TC reports. Dean posts on www.buffalofambase.com Expand I get what your saying and I enjoyed Astros posts here also. The point is why should the owners of this site advocate for someone on another site? Quote
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