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***Deus Irae*** · 08-16-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Garbanza

The media bashing has more to do with the media's tenor and agenda than the actual topic.

Example: Wes Welker would like more money.

Media: Welker unhappy with current deal! He accelerated his recovery to prove his worth and get the money he so rightfully deserves. If this does not get resolved soon - this could really blow up!

It's not about "tenor", it's about content. The same crap happens no matter who's writing the discouraging word. Even Reiss has gotten the "Well, he USED to" sort of treatment, although it was much milder.

RhodyPatriot · 08-16-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by garbanza

the media bashing has more to do with the media's tenor and agenda than the actual topic.

Example: Wes welker would like more money.

Media: Welker unhappy with current deal! He accelerated his recovery to prove his worth and get the money he so rightfully deserves. If this does not get resolved soon - this could really blow up!

Exactly!!!!!! It's never the topic itself. It's how the mediots "create" their storyline.

RhodyPatriot · 08-16-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

It's not about "tenor", it's about content. The same crap happens no matter who's writing the discouraging word. Even Reiss has gotten the "Well, he USED to" sort of treatment, although it was much milder.

What "content" have the mediots given us vis-a-vis Brady's relationship with the Patriots?
They've all had a lot to say about it.
Where was the "content" (i.e.factual basis) vs their spin/opinion??
I'll ask it again
If you heard Brady's interview this morning did he sound like there is a "disconnect" to you?
And will the mediots accurately report (or report at all) on Brady's glowing comments about the Kraft family, about Bill Belichick, about the great facilities they have to work with, about how he loves living in Boston?
Or will the big mediot play be about his Wes Welker reference?
People have a very low opinion of ALL media and that reputation is well deserved

I've got no problem with legitmate critical commentary about this team/organization.
But how much "legit" i.e fact based balanced commentary do we actually get especially from the print mediots

Garbanza · 08-16-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

It's not about "tenor", it's about content. The same crap happens no matter who's writing the discouraging word. Even Reiss has gotten the "Well, he USED to" sort of treatment, although it was much milder.

I disgaree. The media can take a fact and twist it to suit their agenda. That should be left to the fans, not the media who have much too much power and think of themselves as celebrities. They really do.

I like Reiss. Sure, he injects his opinion - but the the tenor is even-keeled. There is a big difference between writing a story and adding your analysis - or writing a story and making it bigger than it really is for hits and national attention. They get away with it too because sensationalism sells and even if you are wrong - you created buzz. Just ask Red Sox Beat Writer John Tomasse (who I would LOVE to punch in the face).

***KontradictioN*** · 08-16-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by patchick

Could anyone really doubt it? If you regularly led the league in receptions for $3.5M/year, wouldn't you feel underpaid?

Wes deserves more, but he also knows he signed a contract and is honoring it, bless him. This is year #4 of a 5-year deal, which he knows is 1 year too early for a Pats renegotiation. Let's hope labor trouble doesn't prevent the well-earned extension next year.

There were actually a lot of people that doubted it, me included. Although, my criticism had more to do with how poorly written the article was itself, but I still wasn't buying it. This is now concrete.

And yes, Wes is very underpaid. I expect he'll be handsomely rewarded with a fat one come time to re-up.

captain insano · 08-16-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RhodyPatriot

What "content" have the mediots given us vis-a-vis Brady's relationship with the Patriots?
They've all had a lot to say about it.
Where was the "content" (i.e.factual basis) vs their spin/opinion??
I'll ask it again
If you heard Brady's interview this morning did he sound like there is a "disconnect" to you?
And will the mediots accurately report (or report at all) on Brady's glowing comments about the Kraft family, about Bill Belichick, about the great facilities they have to work with, about how he loves living in Boston?
Or will the big mediot play be about his Wes Welker reference?
People have a very low opinion of ALL media and that reputation is well deserved

I've got no problem with legitmate critical commentary about this team/organization.
But how much "legit" i.e fact based balanced commentary do we actually get especially from the print mediots

very well said. the media in this country is and has been absolutely pathetic is every possible way one can imagine. gone are the days of professionalism ethics and journalistic integrity.

Patspsycho · 08-16-2010, 09:43 AM

We at least can feel lucky that Brady and Wes are at least handling it professionally, unlike on the other side of the fence:

Jets, Darrelle Revis camps turn nasty in negotiations, could be $40M apart in talks - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com

***Leave No Doubt*** · 08-16-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Garbanza

Example: Wes Welker would like more money.

Media: Welker unhappy with current deal! He accelerated his recovery to prove his worth and get the money he so rightfully deserves. If this does not get resolved soon - this could really blow up!

Spin 101, we've seen 'em do it! The follow-up story would probably include something about body language...

***Leave No Doubt*** · 08-16-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MoLewisrocks

Manning may have better comedic timing and cumulative stats...but god I love having TFB as my QB. He's far more well spoken and a whole lot better lookin...

Plus he has the best hair lol

Thanks for posting the transcript, another very cool interview from TFB.

***Deus Irae*** · 08-16-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Garbanza

I disgaree. The media can take a fact and twist it to suit their agenda. That should be left to the fans, not the media who have much too much power and think of themselves as celebrities. They really do.

I like Reiss. Sure, he injects his opinion - but the the tenor is even-keeled. There is a big difference between writing a story and adding your analysis - or writing a story and making it bigger than it really is for hits and national attention. They get away with it too because sensationalism sells and even if you are wrong - you created buzz. Just ask Red Sox Beat Writer John Tomasse (who I would LOVE to punch in the face).

Nonsense. Peter King throws out flowers to the Patriots in about 99 out of every hundred Patriots mentions. The moment he dared criticize the team, it was as if he shot the Pope, his mother and Mother Theresa all in the same moment.

It's content, not tenor.