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This is the problem with journalism in general today, not just Breer. There is such a rush to get the story out before you are scooped, you don't dot all your "I"s and cross all your "T"s. Breer obviously didn't have the whole story when he ran it, but he wouldn't be the first reporter to do this and certainly won't be the last.
I do think many in the media have gone overboard in their criticism of this offseason (granted many of them went overboard in worshiping at the alter of Belichick in prior years). I think Breer falls into that category, but getting this story wrong and going overboard are unrelated in my mind.
The point is you don't go around making accusations unless you are sure they are true. Second, I personally don't accept "unnamed sources" because there is no way to verify them. He could have made up the sources for all we know, or the sources could be as weak as it gets and he is just trying to make a story where there isn't one.
It simply comes down to poor journalism. There is so much crap going on in sports, let alone the US or the world, and the best thing he can think of writing about is a College kid getting busted for pot? I'll read his "work" and listen to his opinions when he writes about something that matters. I pay more attention to a fly on my wall than this hack.
So have the Patriots kept pace with the Jets, who seem to be going all in this season, knowing they have too many big-money contracts coming up in 2011 to not slip backward? The Jets’ secondary was already strong and is improved with the acquisition of Antonio Cromartie and drafting of Kyle Wilson. Adding them to Darrelle Revis, Dwight Lowery as the dime back and a new pass rusher in Jason Taylor gives Rex Ryan the ability to go after Brady in even more overloaded ways, which is never good.
As I said earlier, THIS isn't THAT Breer. Few here like rumor mongering and bullsh!t. We liked Breer's Tale of the Tape.Gee I remember on this board, how Albert Breer was so loved on this board, everyone thought he should have replaced Tommase, now he gives his opinons, and everybody rolls on him... Breer is a good solid reporter, as is Tom Curren ...
The following paragraph is exactly what's wrong with Boston writers:
This is Borges. After multiple paragraphs spent belittling the Patriots for signing old vets and questioning the play of other Patriots, he credits the Jets for Cromartie and Jason Taylor. Heck, even Dwight Lowery as a dime back! How are the Patriots going to compete with that???!!!
DarrylS said:After Breer "outed" Hernandez failed drug test(s), he planted a seed, and that was the time to walk away.. instead he chooses to play a sophomoric game that in reality means nothing..
The journalistic integrity in this town sucks, and the tendency for oppositional reporters with obvious vitriol for BB has never been more apparent... live and let live.
Gee I remember on this board, how Albert Breer was so loved on this board, everyone thought he should have replaced Tommase, now he gives his opinons, and everybody rolls on him... Breer is a good solid reporter, as is Tom Curren ...
Gee I remember on this board, how Albert Breer was so loved on this board, everyone thought he should have replaced Tommase, now he gives his opinons, and everybody rolls on him... Breer is a good solid reporter, as is Tom Curren ...
It all depends on the editor. A lot of times a reporter will reveal his sources to the editor. If the editor feels they are credible, they run the story.