David Newton getting too close to our players?

[Joe Bear]

Removing access from media only gives platforms like X even greater importance. Then, all the stories are written about what some idiot said to a player and what that player said in return, and people will complain about how bad journalism’s gotten even more. Removing access won’t make it better. 

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, Joe Bear said:

Removing access from media only gives platforms like X even greater importance. Then, all the stories are written about what some idiot said to a player and what that player said in return, and people will complain about how bad journalism’s gotten even more. Removing access won’t make it better. 

I do agree with this.

[Jon Snow]

5 minutes ago, Joe Bear said:

But — it is important when it’s your job. No outlet is running a feature story on a player without a quote from said player. Can’t ask Bryce about every guy on the team. 

Then arrange a sit down interview. 

[Joe Bear]

Just now, Jon Snow said:

Then arrange a sit down interview. 

Players don't want to come back to the building when they don't have to, and they absolutely have no interest in spending what little bit of free time they have during the week talking to one reporter who wants to do a story. You might get that if you work for NFLN or ESPN (and aren't a moron like Newton), but the odds still aren't in your favor. 

It's far more trouble on the reporter's, players's and PR guy's time to try that method instead of letting the guy be open to media for three minutes after the player's already showered and changed following a game.

[Joe Bear]

Nothing Austin Corbett said is inaccurate. David Newton wants that access for nefarious purposes, and removing it removes his value entirely. 

However, there are good reporters in the locker room who actually value their careers, work hard at developing a rapport with players and coaches, and have the players' respect.

[Joe Bear]

Another thing about press conferences: if you're a young reporter who doesn't work for a local TV outlet, the O, ESPN or NFLN, there's a decent chance you may not even get to ask a question.

"Big deal. Just write whatever they said," you probably think.

But if you're a young reporter, writing what everyone else wrote doesn't make you stand out. It keeps you on the bottom rung of the totem pole, it doesn't allow for different spins on topics, and a lot of the younger folks in there are the ones who take it most seriously, anyway.

It's the same concept as drafting a guy in the sixth or seventh round, or signing a UDFA, then letting them play no more than one or two snaps a year, because they weren't a Day 1 starter.

Well how the hell do you know how good they are, then?

[Tbe]

Media in the locker room while guys are changing has always been strange.

Just create a system where reporters can request access to specific players during the week. They get 10 minutes or something.

Either that or allow reporters to catch players as they exit the locker room.

Its not hard.

[Jon Snow]

Sounds like the media has an entitlement issue. It may be your job but it doesn't mean you are entitled to get an interview whenever you feel like it. I side with the players on this. 

[kungfoodude]

2 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

Sounds like the media has an entitlement issue. It may be your job but it doesn't mean you are entitled to get an interview whenever you feel like it. I side with the players on this. 

You also don't have to say anything to them either. Reference the extremely hilarious Rasheed Wallace interview from years ago where he answers every question with "Both teams played hard. It was a good game."

[SmittysLawnGuy]

Sounds like Joe Bear is the Chief editor of the Yee Haw Junction Tribune.

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

22 minutes ago, SmittysLawnGuy said:

Sounds like Joe Bear is the Chief editor of the Yee Haw Junction Tribune.

Lol. He does have a point though. How else are we going to hear quotes from up-and-coming players? They just need to let the guys put some pants on first. Newton may have had a Freudian slip 

[Captain Morgan]

 

[PNW_PantherMan]

The simple answer is having someone competent instead of David Newton

[Billy Goat]

Great tweet. Not only throwing shade on Newton's weird behaviour but also exposing him for the hack he is by discrediting his story (Corbett wanting no competition).