Dard dog strikes again with his patented idiocy

[MJZiggy]

The other minor detail that our IQ failure has, well, failed to note is that this year gives the Packers a unique opportunity to blow the cap and pay players, but the possibility still exists that the cap comes back in the future and it's already been noted that should the cap come back, there will be no forgiveness for outrageous contracts signed this year. Therefore, by making the contracts the way he has, TT can reward players with a lot of money and still be in good standing should the cap return after next season which many predict it will. Pickett gets his money, TT gets his future cap security.

Eventually Bedard will blow enough of his cred with people who know what they're talking about that he will no longer get the opportunity to butcher interviews with TT. Scooped by the Press Gazette.

For the dudes in FYI this is what I was talking about when discussing journalistic standards.

[Lurker64]

Was Bedard this much of an idiot with an axe to grind in Miami when he covered the Dolphins? Anybody know?

[Freak Out]

It's just unbelievable to me that people pay to read his garbage.....unless it's for the humor.

[cheesner]

. . .

They stir the pot. I'll admit, I go back every day to see what that dumb ass wrote. But this guy is proof, there is no more integrity in journalism. For a large part, that industry is a disgusting joke.

. . .

And that is why he still has a job. They want traffic. Whether people visit the site because they think he is an idiot or if they think he is profound, JS doesn't care. As long as you are there. The more hits, the more ad revenue. If you begin boycotting the site, send an email to the editor and let him know why, then we may be able to get in another beat writer, one who actually provides useful information to us fans.

[Freak Out]

He's a freaking sportswriter JH......the guys not investigating nuclear proliferation.

[MJZiggy]

Sportswriter, investigator doesn't matter. Your craft is still your craft and there's no excuse for being an idiot about it.

[Freak Out]

Sportswriter, investigator doesn't matter. Your craft is still your craft and there's no excuse for being an idiot about it.

I wasn't disputing the fact that he's a piss poor journalist.

[RashanGary]

I know, FO. I temper my distaste because of that, but I think journalism should be a proud profession.

A good journalist should work hard to always be on top of new information. He should be an excellent networker so he can add and maintain information sources. He should be honest, putting accuracy above all else. If he gets paid for an opinion, he should be smart so he opens readers minds to new angles.

Bedard is none of that, and sadly, the standards in sports journalism, politics, local news and most everything else has dropped to a point that just knowing a person is a journalist has me turn a crooked eye to them, wondering if they're a lying sell out like the all the ones I read.

[Bretsky]

Was Bedard this much of an idiot with an axe to grind in Miami when he covered the Dolphins? Anybody know?

not sure although one of his comments would tend to make us think he was. He liked Jason Taylor and a couple years ago noted he'd be a nice addition and leader for us. However, he also commented he didn't have good rapport with Taylor as JT no longer spoke to him.

[MJZiggy]

Was Bedard this much of an idiot with an axe to grind in Miami when he covered the Dolphins? Anybody know?

not sure although one of his comments would tend to make us think he was. He liked Jason Taylor and a couple years ago noted he'd be a nice addition and leader for us. However, he also commented he didn't have good rapport with Taylor as JT no longer spoke to him.

Wonder if he ended up here because no one else would either.

[pbmax]

Was Bedard this much of an idiot with an axe to grind in Miami when he covered the Dolphins? Anybody know?

not sure although one of his comments would tend to make us think he was. He liked Jason Taylor and a couple years ago noted he'd be a nice addition and leader for us. However, he also commented he didn't have good rapport with Taylor as JT no longer spoke to him.

Wonder if he ended up here because no one else would either.

I don't know the backstory in Miami, but he has said since he got here he applied to replace Cristl in part to work with McGinn.

Its odd. I started out liking the blog more than his reporting. But I am coming to dislike the blog more and more. He is doing much better not falling into logical fallacies in the straight beat work.

[pbmax]

Was Bedard this much of an idiot with an axe to grind in Miami when he covered the Dolphins? Anybody know?

not sure although one of his comments would tend to make us think he was. He liked Jason Taylor and a couple years ago noted he'd be a nice addition and leader for us. However, he also commented he didn't have good rapport with Taylor as JT no longer spoke to him.

Not much to go on. Athletes do not need much motivation to hold a grudge against members of the media. Of course, it would be illuminating to know what he wrote that ticked Taylor off.

[Freak Out]

I know, FO. I temper my distaste because of that, but I think journalism should be a proud profession.

A good journalist should work hard to always be on top of new information. He should be an excellent networker so he can add and maintain information sources. He should be honest, putting accuracy above all else. If he gets paid for an opinion, he should be smart so he opens readers minds to new angles.

Bedard is none of that, and sadly, the standards in sports journalism, politics, local news and most everything else has dropped to a point that just knowing a person is a journalist has me turn a crooked eye to them, wondering if they're a lying sell out like the all the ones I read.

You always had to sort through the garbage.....there is just so much more out there now. Journalism is still a proud profession for many and they do a fantastic job it's just so hard to get past the screamers and posers.
Does Bedard lie to his readers or does he just talk out his ass because he's got nothing else?

[PlantPage55]

Does Bedard lie to his readers or does he just talk out his ass because he's got nothing else?

I don't think he lies. I think he flip flops on issues and ignores certain things.

[Fritz]

. . .

They stir the pot. I'll admit, I go back every day to see what that dumb ass wrote. But this guy is proof, there is no more integrity in journalism. For a large part, that industry is a disgusting joke.

. . .

And that is why he still has a job. They want traffic. Whether people visit the site because they think he is an idiot or if they think he is profound, JS doesn't care. As long as you are there. The more hits, the more ad revenue. If you begin boycotting the site, send an email to the editor and let him know why, then we may be able to get in another beat writer, one who actually provides useful information to us fans.

This is correct, I think. It's about traffic and hits. Lindsey Lohan puking on a puppy after having lesbian sex with her girlfriend's best friend is going to get you more hits than George Clooney raising money to help in Haiti.

Bashing Thompson's moves and suspecting him of putting individual goals over organizational interests (he's all in for this year! He's trying to win now to save his job!) will get more hits than Thompson is carefully piecing together a team that is built from within and contains a salary structure that rewards performance and dedication and good attitude.