PFT: LaCanfora to NFLN

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

The Redskins, as much as I love them, are a major pain for the media to deal with. MAJOR. But if you treat them right, they treat you right. It doesn't mean praising them at all stops, just being respectful. It's hard to explain

I'm guessing it probably means if you play by their rules it's all good. If you rock the boat at all you're done. Is Karl Swanson still around? I've heard that guy is a major prick.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm guessing it probably means if you play by their rules it's all good. If you rock the boat at all you're done. Is Karl Swanson still around? I've heard that guy is a major prick.

He's still there, unless something has changed the past few months that I missed.

But it's like this. We (the media) are admittedly constantly pushing the limits of our relationships with teams, players, coaches, etc. Likewise they with us. So we could, for example, maybe go a little too far with the Washington Wizards as far as what we report. And we'd get a call "Hey, we said that in confidence. We don't appreciate what you did..." Ok, sorry. We apologize, forgive, and move on. With the Skins though, and keep in mind this is from my experience with them from 7 years ago, one mistake and that was it. You were done. There was no opportunity to explain or justify. Once they thought you had wronged them, you were persona non grata. You and I both kind of know that first hand.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He's still there, unless something has changed the past few months that I missed.

But it's like this. We (the media) are admittedly constantly pushing the limits of our relationships with teams, players, coaches, etc. Likewise they with us. So we could, for example, maybe go a little too far with the Washington Wizards as far as what we report. And we'd get a call "Hey, we said that in confidence. We don't appreciate what you did..." Ok, sorry. We apologize, forgive, and move on. With the Skins though, and keep in mind this is from my experience with them from 7 years ago, one mistake and that was it. You were done. There was no opportunity to explain or justify. Once they thought you had wronged them, you were persona non grata. You and I both kind of know that first hand.

Word to that.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He's still there, unless something has changed the past few months that I missed.

But it's like this. We (the media) are admittedly constantly pushing the limits of our relationships with teams, players, coaches, etc. Likewise they with us. So we could, for example, maybe go a little too far with the Washington Wizards as far as what we report. And we'd get a call "Hey, we said that in confidence. We don't appreciate what you did..." Ok, sorry. We apologize, forgive, and move on. With the Skins though, and keep in mind this is from my experience with them from 7 years ago, one mistake and that was it. You were done. There was no opportunity to explain or justify. Once they thought you had wronged them, you were persona non grata. You and I both kind of know that first hand.

Any idea why? Did they treat the media this way during the JKC years? 7 years ago would put us right around the whole Spurrier fiasco, and not too far removed from disastrous signings like Carrier, Deion, etc. Possibly this led to a frustration filled, low tolerance approach by Danny and Co? Just my speculation, but I'd love to hear what you know (or at least what you're willing to divulge).

[SmootSmack]

Could this be the next Insider?

D.C. Sports Bog - Meet Tracee Hamilton, New Sports Columnist

[SmootSmack]

Since we're bumping old threads these days...

JLC's replacement is leaving, sort of...Jason Reid will stay with the WaPo but leave the Redskins beat

The Early Lead - Jason Reid to become Post sports columnist

[Nflnick11]

Just reminding everyone to watch a new dawn on NBC Saturday at 7 it's about our past season and expectations for this year with zorn

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Nflnick11

Just reminding everyone to watch a new dawn on NBC Saturday at 7 it's about our past season and expectations for this year with zorn

Thanks Nick. This is the first I've heard about it.

[skins89moss]

I live in Southern California and i watch the Washington Post show everyday. JLC IMO seems negative towards the Redskins Organization. It's like he enjoys the Redskins lack of success. I think Redskins should try to keep some information from the media , like New England does. Somethings us fans do not need to know. If we find out so does all the other 31 teams. This is the age of lets see who can break the story first. Sorry but I wont miss JLC reporting info my Redskins.

[skinsfan69]

On a side note anyone know what happened to Adam Schefter?

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

On a side note anyone know what happened to Adam Schefter?

Schefter, though still technically employed by NFLN, will be moving to ESPN after his contract expires in August.

ProFootballTalk.com - NFLN Adds Another Insider

[wolfeskins]

schefter is usually the first person with some breaking news. he's got pretty good sources and sometimes is in direct contact with players.

[SFREDSKIN]

Redskins Insider - A Heartfelt Good-bye

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

schefter is usually the first person with some breaking news. he's got pretty good sources and sometimes is in direct contact with players.

I always thought that as well but part of me can't help but wonder if the reason he did so well at NFLN was because he was at NFLN. Can anyone tell me what he was like when he was the Bronco's beat reporter?

[redsk1]

I didn't mind JLC. Sure maybe he poured it on VC and the gang sometimes, but hey he's got a blog. Blogs are for giving some inside info and some opinions too right? Plus VC and DS haven't exactly deserved a kings treatment. Last time i checked they haven't been an organization that's finely tuned. They do stupid s*** all the time. He also gave them props when deserved.