Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Dude ! I have found i care less about politics and more about what the team is doing today . The on the field in the locker room heart of the matter stuff. Also guys who can break down the game well. I think we owe gratitude to the whole gambit of reporting actually. ps Rodak is not reporting. still not sure what that is going over there at espn either ? Its the locals that do the best work who is Ray Bentley and why is working on Bills games? Interesting re Rodak. Would seem weird to transfer or cut him with only a few days till the start of the season.
3rdand12 Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Interesting re Rodak. Would seem weird to transfer or cut him with only a few days till the start of the season. We have a plan. Trust us .Good catch though JR. You may well find an opportunity in this field yourself . keep up the good work Joe B is one of my top homer favorites. Honest fellow. Fairburn is comfort to read also. Mark G I like too
Green Lightning Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Matthew Fairburn of the Syracuse paper has been a great edition. Fair and really active. I like Joe B and Gaughn. Keep the rest.
machine gun kelly Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 I like the local guys but there is a benefit to someone who knows the NFL well, can be objective on the team. I like Pat Kirwan on Movin the Chains. He has an in depth knowledge of the team, can speak to their chances, and does not automatically take sides positively or negatively against the team like most national media. Anyway, Sal is a good guy, but i like hearing these guys as he does not regurgitate the rest of the national media. I also like Polian's take as he has a soft spot for the Bills but is still objective.
TDRupp Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Interested in which jounalists covering the Bills you guys think do a good job covering the team. My picks are Sal, Wawrow and Buscaglia. Joe B, Wawrow, Sal, and Gaughn in that order.
fridge Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Each time Joe B answers a question in one of his segments on WGR, I cringe. For those saying he has a bright future nationally, I strongly disagree. He has a very difficult time explaining his observations. His analysis is usually limited to good or bad, rarely why. Most of the time he will say something along the lines of, "player x is developing well" but he absolutely NEVER goes into why or how that is. The people who post in here that believe Joe B has a strong work ethic have heard that "fact" spoken on air or notice his suit and tie, but I bet few could cite actually situations where he seemed to have a real unique take or observation on a player.
Mango Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 I have satellite and I learn so much more about football and The Bills then I ever have on wgr. They take a couple calls per day on Buffalo, Ross Tucker and Polian are my favorites. Whenever Carucci comes on I switch.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Interested in which jounalists covering the Bills you guys think do a good job covering the team. My picks are Sal, Wawrow and Buscaglia. Professional journalists, I think you got it. I have never read a piece, thought "wow, what an uninformed exaggerated piece of baloney" and then looked up to see one of those bylines. The season is young, but hopefully I won't I like the local guys but there is a benefit to someone who knows the NFL well, can be objective on the team. I like Pat Kirwan on Movin the Chains. He has an in depth knowledge of the team, can speak to their chances, and does not automatically take sides positively or negatively against the team like most national media. Anyway, Sal is a good guy, but i like hearing these guys as he does not regurgitate the rest of the national media. I also like Polian's take as he has a soft spot for the Bills but is still objective. I really like Kirwan's book "Take your eye off the ball". I recall having thought some of his media analysis was shallow or under-informed but unfortunately I can't give examples at the moment. Perhaps I do him wrong.
ndirish1978 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Posted September 3, 2014 Each time Joe B answers a question in one of his segments on WGR, I cringe. For those saying he has a bright future nationally, I strongly disagree. He has a very difficult time explaining his observations. His analysis is usually limited to good or bad, rarely why. Most of the time he will say something along the lines of, "player x is developing well" but he absolutely NEVER goes into why or how that is. The people who post in here that believe Joe B has a strong work ethic have heard that "fact" spoken on air or notice his suit and tie, but I bet few could cite actually situations where he seemed to have a real unique take or observation on a player. I formed that opinion from several interviews. The interview that comes to mind presently would be his analysis on the Chris Williams signing. I thought he did a good job of explaining his opinions. He also seems to be one of the only guys around who comes off as engaged and putting forth an effort to be something other than self-serving or aggressively cynical.
mykidsdad Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Joe B. is very good for X's and O's, watches a lot of film, and really digs into the nitty gritty. Last year his week by week positive verse negative plays for each Bill was remarkable. He is my favorite by far, and I wish he was better spoken and had more exposure, but he's a kid and will only get better (if we can keep him). I think Gaughan is a better writer and is much better spoken, and Gaughan comes with more exposure and credibility. I do think Gaughan does a good job with the bigger picture. The guys in Rochester like Sal and Catalana do well, too. And I still like Matthews on Wham1180. At the bottom of the list is Jerry Sullivan. Sully is way too negative and arrogant for me. I'm negative enough just looking at the field every Sunday. Listening to him is like sitting in a bad movie, trying to watch it anyways (since you paid the ten dollars for a ticket and popcorn), with the guy next to telling you how bad the movie is over and over again. Hey, I get it, but let me watch it. Okay, I'm an idiot and you're the enlightened critic; just shut up already! I hope Sully writes long enough to have his beloved Pats switch places with Buffalo, at least for a season or two. Brady can't play forever, right? 1. Joe Bascaglia 2. Mark Gaughan 3. The Rochester Bunch 1,000,000. Jerry Sullivan (with his hand in my popcorn)
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Interested in which jounalists covering the Bills you guys think do a good job covering the team. My picks are Sal, Wawrow and Buscaglia. Joe B. I like Paul Hamilton too even though he is a Hockey guy, he doesn't pull any punches with either team.
Nanker Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Chuck Pollack deserves mention in this group.
Keukasmallies Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Sully must be doing something right. He writes what he sees on the field and in the general OBD environment, NOT what he hears from the public. He appears to write his convictions and not be cowed by the general hue and cry. Can't be all bad to have at least one factual counterpoint to the optimists, can it?
Tisker A Tasker Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 who is Ray Bentley and why is working on Bills games? He's the acclaimed author of Darby the Dinosaur! http://www.amazon.com/Darby-Dinosaur-Shopping-With/dp/0962348104
Nanker Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Sully must be doing something right. He writes what he sees on the field and in the general OBD environment, NOT what he hears from the public. He appears to write his convictions and not be cowed by the general hue and cry. Can't be all bad to have at least one factual counterpoint to the optimists, can it? Which change from week to week, like Mayfiles swirling in a summer breeze. He's the acclaimed author of Darby the Dinosaur! http://www.amazon.co...h/dp/0962348104 and not to mention, former MLB for The Bills.
hondo in seattle Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Define "best" -- it means different things to fans, players, coaches, editors, and colleagues. Fans -- "best" means a bit of a homer (not over the top) who also provides good insight Players -- "best" means someone they can trust not to try and trap them; who do they enjoy talking to in the locker room Coaches -- "best" means not asking stupid questions about injuries and the symbolism of the team not naming the QB captain Editors -- "best" means whoever gets the most page reads/clicks/comments/re-tweets Colleagues -- "best" means everyone; these guys/gals never criticize one another Good summary
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Interested in which jounalists covering the Bills you guys think do a good job covering the team. My picks are Sal, Wawrow and Buscaglia. Sal from the D&C? LOL LMAO sorry, I think Sal is not one of the best +1 for JWOW
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