Yeah, after one of my articles on Blazers Uprise he went on a rant about how if you're not physically at a press conference, you shouldn't be allowed to use anything that's said in an article. Real elitist crap. It's like, the Blazers post the pressers publicly. Their answers aren't your rights.
glad my gut was right about Richman. I used to follow him on twitter and he would constantly subtweet people and it was annoying as fuck, so I just unfollowed.
It's the same in Football. But when a local guy like Adam Schefter was in Denver, and gets close to people, in & around, the organization, he does get stuff that a local reporter doesn't normally. Then he gets offered Nat'l gigs. In the NBA, It's a few well connected guys, like Woj, Windy, Spears, Shams, & Haynes.
THIS is why you "anti-Joes" have zero credibility. Once again, that is NOT what he said!!! You and wesleymatthews......always stretching the truth to make your point. Because you have to.
I would like to think if I was in a position like that, I would help people like me improve their writing or encourage them, instead of saying they shouldn't be allowed to do it. I know it's because people think we're assholes (I'm really not in real life, ha ha), but so many people feel threatened by Torey and I. There's also a bit of jealousy as well. I'd still be cool with Mike if he wanted to collab.
that's disappointing to hear. i dunno man. if i was a STH and spending tens of thousands of dollars a year on this team, I'd want more info on the detailed vision of the franchise than basic platitudes like "we value heart." Or like why should i bother spending my hard earned cash for a team that wants to pinch pennies to get a profit-sharing payment instead of an extra 5 wins? maybe it's just me.
We went from Olshey the fast talking Carnie plugger to Joe, who comes across like Mr. Rogers, a very sweet nice fellow. Nothing wrong with that...
Olshey would be getting death threats right now if he said they went after players for their heart, not size. (Not defending Olshey)
It's not that it's "just you", but look at the difficulty even hard core fans on a message board have at understanding the hard cap. I wouldn't say they're catering to LOWEST common denominator. But that just doesn't seem to be the coverage most local media is going to give.
The problem is that whether it's slimy Neil or "awww shucks" Joe, we're not getting much substance from these press conferences.
I like Joe and Chauncey a lot. They are what this team needed and they're always in the room together. I get the sense that they are doing what they think is best for Chauncey's vision moving ahead and for the players. Fact is they value guys that returned and that tells me, they're going to help Watford, Brown and Walker guys who can give you length when you need it. Going to be a fun season. To any armchair GM out there complaining....maybe wait until you see what this team looks like before you second guess Joe. To the accountants out there....cap space doesn't win games....players do.
That's exactly where my mind went after the "heart" comment. Probably 'cause I just re-watched that movie a few weeks ago.
