Semi-OT: Is Mike Reiss headed to the dark side? - New England Patriots Forums

Bring Back Antowain! · 09-23-2010, 02:44 PM

As Patriots fans, we know what bad reporting can be like. I don't want to mention too many names, but there's Breer, Borges, Felger, Curran, Gasper, even SMY to some extent now, etc., who continually seem dead set against the Patriots way, looking for any way possible to criticize the team, with a continually negative outlook.

Mike Reiss was one of the few I really enjoyed reading. Ever since he went to ESPN Boston, he hasn't really been the same, but he wasn't the Breer-type. However, over the last few weeks, and maybe it's just me, Reiss has been getting especially pessimistic and overly critical, and may be headed down the path to the Boston media "dark side." I think it started with the Leigh Bodden injury. Since then, it seems that everything that happens to the Patriots is "end of the world."

I hope he's just in a funk and can get out of it, but I'm a little bit worried. In the mean time, my favorite too have become Christopher Price, Ian Rapoport and blogs such as Pats Pulpit.

It's kind of ironic that just over two years after the walk-through fiasco that my favorite reporter in the region is probably Rapoport. After that it's probably the blog Pats Pulpit. It's not "real" media, but it provides timely, level-headed, and in depth analysis. Besides, what is "real" media these days?

Where are you guys turning to for your Patriots' fix? Do you think Mike Reiss is turning to the "dark side"? Thoughts?

***BradyFTW!*** · 09-23-2010, 02:47 PM

I don't have any problem with what Reiss has written since he went over to ESPNBoston. If his writing has seemed negative over that brief span of time, it's because there's been more bad than good in the interim. He doesn't seem to be any more or less critical than he's always been.

Armchair Quarterback · 09-23-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bring Back Antowain!

As Patriots fans, we know what bad reporting can be like. I don't want to mention too many names, but there's Breer, Borges, Felger, Curran, Gasper, even SMY to some extent now, etc., who continually seem dead set against the Patriots way, looking for any way possible to criticize the team, with a continually negative outlook.

Mike Reiss was one of the few I really enjoyed reading. Ever since he went to ESPN Boston, he hasn't really been the same, but he wasn't the Breer-type. However, over the last few weeks, and maybe it's just me, Reiss has been getting especially pessimistic and overly critical, and may be headed down the path to the Boston media "dark side." I think it started with the Leigh Bodden injury. Since then, it seems that everything that happens to the Patriots is "end of the world."

I hope he's just in a funk and can get out of it, but I'm a little bit worried. In the mean time, my favorite too have become Christopher Price, Ian Rapoport and blogs such as Pats Pulpit.

It's kind of ironic that just over two years after the walk-through fiasco that my favorite reporter in the region is probably Rapoport. After that it's probably the blog Pats Pulpit. It's not "real" media, but it provides timely, level-headed, and in depth analysis. Besides, what is "real" media these days?

Where are you guys turning to for your Patriots' fix? Do you think Mike Reiss is turning to the "dark side"? Thoughts?

It's just you

aluminum seats · 09-23-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bring Back Antowain!

As Patriots fans, we know what bad reporting can be like. I don't want to mention too many names, but there's Breer, Borges, Felger, Curran, Gasper, even SMY to some extent now, etc., who continually seem dead set against the Patriots way, looking for any way possible to criticize the team, with a continually negative outlook.

Mike Reiss was one of the few I really enjoyed reading. Ever since he went to ESPN Boston, he hasn't really been the same, but he wasn't the Breer-type. However, over the last few weeks, and maybe it's just me, Reiss has been getting especially pessimistic and overly critical, and may be headed down the path to the Boston media "dark side." I think it started with the Leigh Bodden injury. Since then, it seems that everything that happens to the Patriots is "end of the world."

I hope he's just in a funk and can get out of it, but I'm a little bit worried. In the mean time, my favorite too have become Christopher Price, Ian Rapoport and blogs such as Pats Pulpit.

It's kind of ironic that just over two years after the walk-through fiasco that my favorite reporter in the region is probably Rapoport. After that it's probably the blog Pats Pulpit. It's not "real" media, but it provides timely, level-headed, and in depth analysis. Besides, what is "real" media these days?

Where are you guys turning to for your Patriots' fix? Do you think Mike Reiss is turning to the "dark side"? Thoughts?

It might help to provide some examples, or at least one.

Could be you don't want level-headed analysis as much as cheerleading.

Uncle Rico · 09-23-2010, 02:57 PM

He's pretty candid and has some critical comments in today's chat, but nothing chippy or snide, IMO. Almost a relief to see since he can sometimes come across as a borderline homer. He's still the best on the Pats beat.

Chat: Chat with Mike Reiss - SportsNation - ESPN Boston

***Deus Irae*** · 09-23-2010, 02:59 PM

Reporting on Patriots problems and "bad reporting" are not necessarily the same thing.

upstater1 · 09-23-2010, 03:10 PM

I think Mike is objective and good, but honestly I find that he tends to parrot what is being said already by fans and such.

I don't see much that is against the grain or truly enlightening.

***reflexblue*** · 09-23-2010, 03:11 PM

Is Mike Reiss headed to the dark side?...Maybe, i heard they have Cookies over there. ...All it takes for someone to be a Pats hater is to say something mildly critical. All of a sudden your no good any longer.

alphilip77 · 09-23-2010, 03:16 PM

Maybe, like Brady, Reiss isn't dialed in.....

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 09-23-2010, 03:16 PM

What do you expect him to do...act as if this team has no flaws and lie?

I swear some of you are probably prancing around the house with your hands covering your ears saying aloud " I don't want to hear the Patriots are not perfect,I don't want to hear that - na-na-na-na-na"