nfoligno Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Okay, I am sure many have read about this by now, but it is being reported that we (Bears) are playing some games w/ the media. Sunday nights game is on NBC, and it appears standard operating procedure is for Bob Costas to interview numerous players/ personnel from each team. Well, the bears refused to have anyone appear for Costas, and NBC was forced to use some local media guys to give insight leading up to the game. There are going to be a couple trains of thought. Some will say, "who cares. Its about what happens on the field, not off." To an extent, I can understand this belief. But more and more, I just disagree. We have all heard the phrase "perception is reality" Well, consider for a moment the bears perception, and how real is sure seems to be becoming. These interviews w/ Costas are often used as PR vehicles for a team to put out the positive messages and spins. Instead, local media guys are going to fill in, and wanna bet they have less than a glass half full view of things? Cutler and this team is facing loads of scrutiny right now. Why the hell (a) add another "controversy" to the mix, ( antaganize the media further and © blow off a prime opportunity to put your spin on the season to the viewing public. Its called free press you idiots. The potential PR value of such interviews would be worth more than 100 billboards you spend money on. I read one guy, I think Telander, who puts this on Cutler, but I don't agree w/ that. Even if Cutler didn't want to talk, how the hell does that affect Angelo, who also refused. No, to me, the refusal came from much higher up than our QB, and then rolled down. Not the other way. To me, this simply further shows the incompatence of this organization. Yea, I realize a win against Phily, and no one remembers this issue. And if we lose, fans will be talking about the play on the field rather than this media insult. At the same time, where do the majority of fans read about the team? Yup. The media. Most on this board usually read/see through BS that is written, but I would argue the vast majority of fans rely on those media articles and interviews. So for many fans, when there was an opportunity for the team to offer some positive spin on current issues, instead fans will hear on prime time a far more negative view point, w/o anyone from the bears to rebutt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingtwig Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Okay, I am sure many have read about this by now, but it is being reported that we (Bears) are playing some games w/ the media. Sunday nights game is on NBC, and it appears standard operating procedure is for Bob Costas to interview numerous players/ personnel from each team. Well, the bears refused to have anyone appear for Costas, and NBC was forced to use some local media guys to give insight leading up to the game. There are going to be a couple trains of thought. Some will say, "who cares. Its about what happens on the field, not off." To an extent, I can understand this belief. But more and more, I just disagree. We have all heard the phrase "perception is reality" Well, consider for a moment the bears perception, and how real is sure seems to be becoming. These interviews w/ Costas are often used as PR vehicles for a team to put out the positive messages and spins. Instead, local media guys are going to fill in, and wanna bet they have less than a glass half full view of things? Cutler and this team is facing loads of scrutiny right now. Why the hell (a) add another "controversy" to the mix, ( antaganize the media further and © blow off a prime opportunity to put your spin on the season to the viewing public. Its called free press you idiots. The potential PR value of such interviews would be worth more than 100 billboards you spend money on. I read one guy, I think Telander, who puts this on Cutler, but I don't agree w/ that. Even if Cutler didn't want to talk, how the hell does that affect Angelo, who also refused. No, to me, the refusal came from much higher up than our QB, and then rolled down. Not the other way. To me, this simply further shows the incompatence of this organization. Yea, I realize a win against Phily, and no one remembers this issue. And if we lose, fans will be talking about the play on the field rather than this media insult. At the same time, where do the majority of fans read about the team? Yup. The media. Most on this board usually read/see through BS that is written, but I would argue the vast majority of fans rely on those media articles and interviews. So for many fans, when there was an opportunity for the team to offer some positive spin on current issues, instead fans will hear on prime time a far more negative view point, w/o anyone from the bears to rebutt it. Actually I disagree with you NFO. I am applauding the Bears for this. They need to focus on what really matters. Weather or not they talk to the media doesn't matter when it comes down to game time. I do agree that you can't blame this squarely on Cutler. The media wants to because of the rut that he is in right now but that is the media for you. They like to bring guys further down because then there articles will be read and they will become bigger. The media doesn't really care about the players, they care about themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 But it isn't like the team refusing an interview w/ some local media guy. Bob Costas is simply on another level. Costas is not someone who has been bashing the team, or would "sucker" them in an interview. Sorry, but other than Tom Brady, no one this year has refused an interview w/ Costas. Brady has done enough that you just sort of shrug. What the hell have the bears done? Everyone rips Cutler questioning his leadership. Many ask if he can "take the heat". After a stunt like this, I question if the entire organization can "take the heat". Like it or not, the media is part of the sport. This is entertainment, and the media is a big part of it. Who do you think the team calls when they want to get info out? Everyone loves to hate the media, but if not for the media, we would not know crap about the team. Making an enemy of the media simply serves no positive purpose. Actually I disagree with you NFO. I am applauding the Bears for this. They need to focus on what really matters. Weather or not they talk to the media doesn't matter when it comes down to game time. I do agree that you can't blame this squarely on Cutler. The media wants to because of the rut that he is in right now but that is the media for you. They like to bring guys further down because then there articles will be read and they will become bigger. The media doesn't really care about the players, they care about themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Like most cases, pleaing the 5th usually gives the impression of guilt to some degree. Doesn't mean guilt, just gives the impression thereof. Okay, I am sure many have read about this by now, but it is being reported that we (Bears) are playing some games w/ the media. Sunday nights game is on NBC, and it appears standard operating procedure is for Bob Costas to interview numerous players/ personnel from each team. Well, the bears refused to have anyone appear for Costas, and NBC was forced to use some local media guys to give insight leading up to the game. There are going to be a couple trains of thought. Some will say, "who cares. Its about what happens on the field, not off." To an extent, I can understand this belief. But more and more, I just disagree. We have all heard the phrase "perception is reality" Well, consider for a moment the bears perception, and how real is sure seems to be becoming. These interviews w/ Costas are often used as PR vehicles for a team to put out the positive messages and spins. Instead, local media guys are going to fill in, and wanna bet they have less than a glass half full view of things? Cutler and this team is facing loads of scrutiny right now. Why the hell (a) add another "controversy" to the mix, ( antaganize the media further and © blow off a prime opportunity to put your spin on the season to the viewing public. Its called free press you idiots. The potential PR value of such interviews would be worth more than 100 billboards you spend money on. I read one guy, I think Telander, who puts this on Cutler, but I don't agree w/ that. Even if Cutler didn't want to talk, how the hell does that affect Angelo, who also refused. No, to me, the refusal came from much higher up than our QB, and then rolled down. Not the other way. To me, this simply further shows the incompatence of this organization. Yea, I realize a win against Phily, and no one remembers this issue. And if we lose, fans will be talking about the play on the field rather than this media insult. At the same time, where do the majority of fans read about the team? Yup. The media. Most on this board usually read/see through BS that is written, but I would argue the vast majority of fans rely on those media articles and interviews. So for many fans, when there was an opportunity for the team to offer some positive spin on current issues, instead fans will hear on prime time a far more negative view point, w/o anyone from the bears to rebutt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'll take your disagreement, and disgaree! Why hide? People hide when they are in fear. Why is the organization in fear? For the game itself, it won't mean a hill of beans difference. But how this team is precieved by the world will be impacted. I am in agreement that this has nothing to do with Cutler. We all know he loves pressers as much as most guys love rectal exams... But for Smith and JA to be silent, to me, speaks volumes. As much as we all harp on the media...some do do their job and report. Many don't, but some do. As nfo mentioned, most of us hear can read the difference between the real and the BS, but in generally, those without our insight will read it all as fact. And I'll bet that the lack of showing up will be put into a negative spin by NBC as it has with every sports news outlet that's reported it so far... Actually I disagree with you NFO. I am applauding the Bears for this. They need to focus on what really matters. Weather or not they talk to the media doesn't matter when it comes down to game time. I do agree that you can't blame this squarely on Cutler. The media wants to because of the rut that he is in right now but that is the media for you. They like to bring guys further down because then there articles will be read and they will become bigger. The media doesn't really care about the players, they care about themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I couldn't agree more... But it isn't like the team refusing an interview w/ some local media guy. Bob Costas is simply on another level. Costas is not someone who has been bashing the team, or would "sucker" them in an interview. Sorry, but other than Tom Brady, no one this year has refused an interview w/ Costas. Brady has done enough that you just sort of shrug. What the hell have the bears done? Everyone rips Cutler questioning his leadership. Many ask if he can "take the heat". After a stunt like this, I question if the entire organization can "take the heat". Like it or not, the media is part of the sport. This is entertainment, and the media is a big part of it. Who do you think the team calls when they want to get info out? Everyone loves to hate the media, but if not for the media, we would not know crap about the team. Making an enemy of the media simply serves no positive purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flea Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 I THOUGHT THEY HAD TO PUT PEOPLE FORWARD FOR INTERVIEWS, A LEAGUE RULE OR SOMETHING? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selection7 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Does it matter? The Bears don't have an election to win. Very rarely do fans hate their team so much they give up the sport. They'll wallow in misery, but they won't leave. While I think it's within us fans' control to make our players lose their love/will of playing by constant berating and complaining, I don't think we affect major decisions like whether to fire a coach/GM unless they were on the precipice already. So as much as you might think the organization cares about what everyone else thinks, they really don't have a huge reason to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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