Is Rodgers Ready?

[Charles Woodson]

Favre has absloutely no clue how to properly deal with the press.

And this is coming from someone who has ever dealt with press? compared to someone whos been doing it for 16 years?

[FavreChild]

Favre has absloutely no clue how to properly deal with the press.

And this is coming from someone who has ever dealt with press? compared to someone whos been doing it for 16 years?

Exactly. And the number-one rule of dealing with the press is to DEAL with them - meaning, when they come to you, you need to respond. That's what Favre does. He does not SEEK media attention. WE seek information about Favre (did y'all see that TV schedule for Favre's retirement ceremony??), and the press goes and gets it for us.

Favre isn't god. He's human; he has flaws. But he has always done what was expected of him as a Green Bay Packer, and that includes "dealing" with the media.

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Favre has absloutely no clue how to properly deal with the press.

And this is coming from someone who has ever dealt with press? compared to someone whos been doing it for 16 years?

Exactly. And the number-one rule of dealing with the press is to DEAL with them - meaning, when they come to you, you need to respond. That's what Favre does. He does not SEEK media attention. WE seek information about Favre (did y'all see that TV schedule for Favre's retirement ceremony??), and the press goes and gets it for us.

Source?

How do you know he doesn't seek it. Its just as big of an assumption that he doesn't as that he does. His actions lead me to believe he does.

[Guiness]

Why is any negative Favre comment almost always responded to with name-calling and extreme personal attacks? We get down on that type of activity in most all other situations.

How about unemotional discussion of their viewpoints?

Ah, F@#$ off you no mind senseless jerk

(I can't believe no one did that before me )

[Rastak]

To me there are three ways of dealing with the press, two of them being not so good.

1) Refuse to talk

There are plenty of those guys

2) Grants interviews but is smart (or savey) enough to avoid certain lines of inquiry. Like, "your offensive line is struggling, what do you think?" or "Will you retire this year?"....last one shoud generate "Oh, I haven't really thought about it, next question".

3) Says everything that crosses his mind, even live.

Always strive to be 2.

[MJZiggy]

Favre has absloutely no clue how to properly deal with the press.

And this is coming from someone who has ever dealt with press? compared to someone whos been doing it for 16 years?

Exactly. And the number-one rule of dealing with the press is to DEAL with them - meaning, when they come to you, you need to respond. That's what Favre does. He does not SEEK media attention. WE seek information about Favre (did y'all see that TV schedule for Favre's retirement ceremony??), and the press goes and gets it for us.

Source?

How do you know he doesn't seek it. Its just as big of an assumption that he doesn't as that he does. His actions lead me to believe he does.

Because Favre commands enough attention that if he sought out attention, he'd be interviewed and plastered absolutely EVERYWHERE as the demand for his face and quotes is relatively insatiable. All he'd have to do is call a presser. Oh right, he hasn't called any. And no interviews besides those wiht his good friends. What a media whore! And if you look back at the interview Mooch did with him Super Bowl week, Mooch even asked him on camera if he would do interviews with him. Favre didn't ask Mariucci. If Favre wants media attention he will get a whole lot more ink than what we've seen.

[Charles Woodson]

Favre has absloutely no clue how to properly deal with the press.

And this is coming from someone who has ever dealt with press? compared to someone whos been doing it for 16 years?

Exactly. And the number-one rule of dealing with the press is to DEAL with them - meaning, when they come to you, you need to respond. That's what Favre does. He does not SEEK media attention. WE seek information about Favre (did y'all see that TV schedule for Favre's retirement ceremony??), and the press goes and gets it for us.

Source?

How do you know he doesn't seek it. Its just as big of an assumption that he doesn't as that he does. His actions lead me to believe he does.

Really?
Besides the retirement press conference, most of them Favre doesnt call, most of them are reporters coming to favre. Your argument really holds no ground.

[HarveyWallbangers]

To me there are three ways of dealing with the press, two of them being not so good.

1) Refuse to talk

There are plenty of those guys

2) Grants interviews but is smart (or savey) enough to avoid certain lines of inquiry. Like, "your offensive line is struggling, what do you think?" or "Will you retire this year?"....last one shoud generate "Oh, I haven't really thought about it, next question".

3) Says everything that crosses his mind, even live.

Always strive to be 2.

I've never complained about a guy being honest. It's refreshing. I like guys like Favre, Barkley and Schilling. To me, it's better than robots like Tiger, Mike (love Mike, but he protected his image), and most NHL players. Only when somebody says something completely asinine should they be criticized. Some would say Schill falls into that category--although it seems like people that agree with Schill politically like him speaking his mind. Those that don't think he should shut his trap.

[FavreChild]

Source?

Nothing personal, but unlike you, I speak from experience with media relations, having specifically studied and practiced it. For years, it was my job to "deal" with the media - and to teach and train others how to deal with the press. In fact, at one time I was considering moving into a career to train athletes on media relations. I think my perspective is pretty keen, thanks.

[Rastak]

To me there are three ways of dealing with the press, two of them being not so good.

1) Refuse to talk

There are plenty of those guys

2) Grants interviews but is smart (or savey) enough to avoid certain lines of inquiry. Like, "your offensive line is struggling, what do you think?" or "Will you retire this year?"....last one shoud generate "Oh, I haven't really thought about it, next question".

3) Says everything that crosses his mind, even live.

Always strive to be 2.

I've never complained about a guy being honest. It's refreshing. I like guys like Favre, Barkley and Schilling. To me, it's better than robots like Tiger, Mike (love Mike, but he protected his image), and most NHL players. Only when somebody says something completely asinine should they be criticized. Some would say Schill falls into that category--although it seems like people that agree with Schill politically like him speaking his mind. Those that don't think he should shut his trap.

I like #3 much more than #1, that's for sure.

[GrnBay007]

Source?

Nothing personal, but unlike you, I speak from experience with media relations, having specifically studied and practiced it. For years, it was my job to "deal" with the media - and to teach and train others how to deal with the press. In fact, at one time I was considering moving into a career to train athletes on media relations. I think my perspective is pretty keen, thanks.

[Rastak]

Source?

Nothing personal, but unlike you, I speak from experience with media relations, having specifically studied and practiced it. For years, it was my job to "deal" with the media - and to teach and train others how to deal with the press. In fact, at one time I was considering moving into a career to train athletes on media relations. I think my perspective is pretty keen, thanks.

So when asked a question that might cause a furor, how do you respond? The first thing that comes to mind? An immediate denial of whatever is being asked? Skirt the question?


What do they teach people at media relations school?

[bobblehead]

Source?

Nothing personal, but unlike you, I speak from experience with media relations, having specifically studied and practiced it. For years, it was my job to "deal" with the media - and to teach and train others how to deal with the press. In fact, at one time I was considering moving into a career to train athletes on media relations. I think my perspective is pretty keen, thanks.

Then you realized that most jocks are too dumb to take your good advice and you sought a career elsewhere?

[arcilite]

who cares how they deal with the press?


its what happens on the field that matters.

[Charles Woodson]

who cares how they deal with the press?


its what happens on the field that matters.

Apparently for some, thats not good enough