I'm sure DJ's work ethic is phenomenal compared to Kyler Murry, but we all know it's about production on the field.
I wish it were otherwise, but I'm not currently convinced our offense is going to be comparatively effective in this league.
The scheme yes, the players making it happen... ~meh~
If he was awful, they would find the positives and speak to that, which is what every coach in the league should do. Saying anything else creates a media circus.
If the person is truly a "hack" reporter, than sure
But many people define a hack reporter as anyone who says something they don't agree with. If you are generally optimistic on the team and a reporter posts a pessimistic point of view, it doesn't make them a hack. Same goes the other way.
A decent reporter should not be wearing biases on their sleeve, which is why many ignore/discount Pat Leonard or Paul Dottino unless they are looking for a particular bent in their reading.
But many people define a hack reporter as anyone who says something they don't agree with. If you are generally optimistic on the team and a reporter posts a pessimistic point of view, it doesn't make them a hack. Same goes the other way.
A decent reporter should not be wearing biases on their sleeve, which is why many ignore/discount Pat Leonard or Paul Dottino unless they are looking for a particular bent in their reading.
The reporters report facts - what they are told and see and find in records. The columnists are the ones who give their opinions. In effect Sy is a columnist, telling us what his opinion is of what he sees.
Fact don't vary (The pass was incomplete) while the opinion of why can vary (bad pass, bad route, great coverage).
The words are Kafka's, not the reporters'. Why are you blaming reporters for quoting coaches?
How do you get that reaction from my post? The OP is implying that only "hack reporters" are down on Jones, and he posts a sunny comment from Kafka. I said that Kafka, as a coach, is giving a positive statement but that it isn't only "hack reporters" who have been critical of Jones, citing Sy as an example.
If he plays well this season then it will be a very pleasant surprise.
If he plays below average than it will simply be a continuation of what we've seen for three seasons and since it's the last year of his contract, he'll be gone.
It's not like there's some kind of grand history we'll lose if we part with him.
But Sy hasn't be terribly impressed with Jones, and he's not a hack reporter
The words are Kafka's, not the reporters'. Why are you blaming reporters for quoting coaches?
I think his point is that Kafka's complimentary remark doesn't necessarily render all the reporters who've dared to write something negative about Jones into hacks.
Presumably a shot at Pat Leonard
JoeMoney19 : 11:12 am : link : reply
Who is a worthless, contriving clickbait whore.
Right, reporters like him Cowherd who fly with these Jimmy Garoppolo reports. I'm not saying Jones is the answer. I am saying the Giants are not going to go after Jimmy Garoppolo. Let's say Jones falls right on his face. Giants will draft their own QB.
RE: I Don't Understand the Fan Investment in Jones
If he plays well this season then it will be a very pleasant surprise.
If he plays below average than it will simply be a continuation of what we've seen for three seasons and since it's the last year of his contract, he'll be gone.
It's not like there's some kind of grand history we'll lose if we part with him.
This is exactly where I am. I don't get the haters, and I don't get the fanboys. Just let it play out. We don't really know what is going on in practice and who is screwing up. Once the games start it will be clear to Daboll, and I'm confident they will make the correct decision to save their own skin.
But many people define a hack reporter as anyone who says something they don't agree with. If you are generally optimistic on the team and a reporter posts a pessimistic point of view, it doesn't make them a hack. Same goes the other way.
A decent reporter should not be wearing biases on their sleeve, which is why many ignore/discount Pat Leonard or Paul Dottino unless they are looking for a particular bent in their reading.
The reporters report facts - what they are told and see and find in records. The columnists are the ones who give their opinions. In effect Sy is a columnist, telling us what his opinion is of what he sees.
Fact don't vary (The pass was incomplete) while the opinion of why can vary (bad pass, bad route, great coverage).
Would you call any of the NY Giants beat writers "reporters" under that definition? I wouldn't. They all express their opinion on poor play and good play.
I don't think that distinction has anything to do with this conversation because I don't know who I would say is actually just a "reporter" because nobody writes an article that limited anymore.
I wish it were otherwise, but I'm not currently convinced our offense is going to be comparatively effective in this league.
The scheme yes, the players making it happen... ~meh~
If he was awful, they would find the positives and speak to that, which is what every coach in the league should do. Saying anything else creates a media circus.
A decent reporter should not be wearing biases on their sleeve, which is why many ignore/discount Pat Leonard or Paul Dottino unless they are looking for a particular bent in their reading.
WCCW has nice symmetry. I'm stealing this.
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Who is a worthless, contriving clickbait whore.
WCCW has nice symmetry. I'm stealing this.
I don't think there are any von Erich's left to stop you.
The words are Kafka's, not the reporters'. Why are you blaming reporters for quoting coaches?
A decent reporter should not be wearing biases on their sleeve, which is why many ignore/discount Pat Leonard or Paul Dottino unless they are looking for a particular bent in their reading.
The reporters report facts - what they are told and see and find in records. The columnists are the ones who give their opinions. In effect Sy is a columnist, telling us what his opinion is of what he sees.
Fact don't vary (The pass was incomplete) while the opinion of why can vary (bad pass, bad route, great coverage).
How do you get that reaction from my post? The OP is implying that only "hack reporters" are down on Jones, and he posts a sunny comment from Kafka. I said that Kafka, as a coach, is giving a positive statement but that it isn't only "hack reporters" who have been critical of Jones, citing Sy as an example.
One comment from the offensive coordinator doesn't change that.
If he plays below average than it will simply be a continuation of what we've seen for three seasons and since it's the last year of his contract, he'll be gone.
It's not like there's some kind of grand history we'll lose if we part with him.
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But Sy hasn't be terribly impressed with Jones, and he's not a hack reporter
The words are Kafka's, not the reporters'. Why are you blaming reporters for quoting coaches?
I think his point is that Kafka's complimentary remark doesn't necessarily render all the reporters who've dared to write something negative about Jones into hacks.
JoeMoney19 : 11:12 am : link : reply
Who is a worthless, contriving clickbait whore.
Right, reporters like him Cowherd who fly with these Jimmy Garoppolo reports. I'm not saying Jones is the answer. I am saying the Giants are not going to go after Jimmy Garoppolo. Let's say Jones falls right on his face. Giants will draft their own QB.
If he plays below average than it will simply be a continuation of what we've seen for three seasons and since it's the last year of his contract, he'll be gone.
It's not like there's some kind of grand history we'll lose if we part with him.
This is exactly where I am. I don't get the haters, and I don't get the fanboys. Just let it play out. We don't really know what is going on in practice and who is screwing up. Once the games start it will be clear to Daboll, and I'm confident they will make the correct decision to save their own skin.
I won't read any of them.
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But many people define a hack reporter as anyone who says something they don't agree with. If you are generally optimistic on the team and a reporter posts a pessimistic point of view, it doesn't make them a hack. Same goes the other way.
A decent reporter should not be wearing biases on their sleeve, which is why many ignore/discount Pat Leonard or Paul Dottino unless they are looking for a particular bent in their reading.
The reporters report facts - what they are told and see and find in records. The columnists are the ones who give their opinions. In effect Sy is a columnist, telling us what his opinion is of what he sees.
Fact don't vary (The pass was incomplete) while the opinion of why can vary (bad pass, bad route, great coverage).
Would you call any of the NY Giants beat writers "reporters" under that definition? I wouldn't. They all express their opinion on poor play and good play.
I don't think that distinction has anything to do with this conversation because I don't know who I would say is actually just a "reporter" because nobody writes an article that limited anymore.
One comment from the offensive coordinator doesn't change that.
unprejudiced, accurate summary