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KoolAidDrinker · 01-27-2008, 09:42 PM

Mike Reiss is excellent, in print, on the net, and on TV!

His TV demeanor is great; a very positive personality, but always backed up with facts. He really does his homework and his hunches and insights are first class.

During the videotape infraction incident, he's the only reporter (locally or nationally) who actually came up with the NFL bylaws, rules, and memos that were relevent.

He admits his mistakes. He went on record as being "a bit dissapointed" with Maroney (during that stretch when Laurence was apparently made of glass

), but was quick to admit his "mistake" when LM turned on the juice in the last few weeks.

I hope he stays for a long time. I read him every day.

fnordcircle · 01-27-2008, 10:00 PM

I can't wait until Reiss starts writing opinion pieces instead of just reporting on the Patriots beat and everyone turns on him ala Cafardo.

Brady to Brown · 01-27-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fnordcircle

I can't wait until Reiss starts writing opinion pieces instead of just reporting on the Patriots beat and everyone turns on him ala Cafardo.

If he were smart he would only report the facts like he does now.

The only opinion I am interested in regarding the Patriots is Bill Belichick's.

chunkypony · 01-27-2008, 10:46 PM

The way I describe Reiss is this:

he reports the way that the patriots would want a reporter to report. He gives the facts, nothing extra, nothing that isn't important. I think that's why I like him so much.

Oswlek · 01-28-2008, 09:07 AM

IMHO, Reiss is getting better because not too long ago he was more reporter than analyst. Frankly, I was usually unimpressed when he was on a show like NEST or NECN because he just didn't have a whole lot of insight to back his information up.

I like that he is clearly improving in his grasp of the game and he is forming his own opinions now.

BradyManny · 01-28-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fnordcircle

I can't wait until Reiss starts writing opinion pieces instead of just reporting on the Patriots beat and everyone turns on him ala Cafardo.

Reiss does a lot more than reporting. He has a weekly mailbag and a weekly chat where he offers up his opinions, additionally, the blog has started updated with videos of his analysis. That's the key word, he provides analysis, yes it's his opinion, but he has no agenda. No one will turn on him b/c he's too reasonable and fair.

Cafardo's, Borges', Felgers, etc., these guys want attention, they want their opinion to stand out, and in some cases, are just bitter old coots. Reiss has earned the fanbases respect, and I don't think he'll lose it any time soon.

Watson's IQ · 01-28-2008, 09:17 AM

My favorite part about Reiss is that he never seems to try and make himself part of the story. I'm sure a certain amount of ego is inherent in any beat reporting job, but if he has one he hides it well. He really seems less concerned with "scooping" everyone than he does with getting the facts straight.

I particularly like his blog on the Globe website after games when he gives the positional groupings and snaps played. These are the things that serious fans are interested in, not what Tom Brady wore in his post-game or how surly BB was.

BradyManny · 01-28-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Oswlek

I like that he is clearly improving in his grasp of the game and he is forming his own opinions now.

I used to view it as Reiss = the best at reporting the facts, Breer = the best at analyzing the facts, but Reiss has started to break things down a little more and more, and has made the loss of Breer less noticeable. I still think the Globe was crazy not to try and hire Breer, a Breer-Reiss team reporting on the Pats would be awesome.

As it is, Reiss-Gasper is pretty great. Reiss has really done a great job these past couple years, Pats fans owe him a thanks.

***Rob0729*** · 01-28-2008, 09:29 AM

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First of all he make Bill Plaschke look like a school girl.

If there's a guy that deserves praise it's Mike Reiss for breaking down games on formations and player snaps. He actually does investigative reporting and reports relevant football information based on insight and fact.

He touched upon distraction of the season and Sheftr asked him if there was one distraction that would affect the team what would it be? He said the Harrison suspension because it seemed like a repeat of Milloy. BB talks about the importance of preseason to prepare you for game one and then the 16 game season.

He also was mentionned how the pats would fair against the giants pass rush and of course Reiss being the awesome reporter he is said.... the pats had 67%(some number in 60's) of there snaps from the 3 and 4 wr set.

He also predicted brady would answer the ankle questions and BB would say see the report wednesday.

All due respect to Reiss, but if you can spell Bill Plaschke's name correctly, you are able to make him look like the moron he is. I have never seen an article that tries to point out how unimpressive he thinks Brady is by laying out all his amazing accomplishments.

***Rob0729*** · 01-28-2008, 09:31 AM

P.S. I really do like Reiss. He not only is one of the most insightful writers in the area, but he cares about his readers. He is the only writer I have ever sent e-mail questions or comments to who actually take the time to respond.