Mike Florio
Mike Florio is an NFL Insider for NBC Sports and the creator of the popular football website ProFootballTalk. He is known for his opinionated, provocative and often humorous accounts drawn from a wide network of NFL sources that have made the blog wildly popular. Florio co-hosts PFT Live, a daily weekday show featuring NFL insight from various experts, and is well respected in NFL circles. His reporting primarily focuses on the National Football League.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- The author has a clear and strong bias towards the NFL and its players, coaches, owners and general managers.
Conflicts of Interest
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- The author has a potential conflict of interest due to their partnership with NBC Sports.
- They may be more likely to report positively on stories that benefit NBC Sports or its partners.
Contradictions
86%
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- Some of these contradictions include conflicting information about player contracts and team decisions.
- There are instances where the author contradicts themselves in their reporting.
Deceptions
86%
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- Some examples include 'Phony final year complicates Alvin Kamara contract situation' and 'Malik Nabers-Jayden Daniels wager points to a potential loophole'.
- The author uses deceptive practices such as misleading headlines and clickbait titles.
Recent Articles
CeeDee Lamb Holds Out of Cowboys Training Camp Seeking Contract Extension
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024CeeDee Lamb, the Dallas Cowboys' star wide receiver, is absent from training camp due to contract extension negotiations. He missed mandatory minicamp and faced fines, seeking a pay raise after a breakout 2023 season with career-highs in catches, yards, and touchdowns. The Cowboys face financial challenges extending Lamb, Dak Prescott, and Micah Parsons while maintaining roster strength. 
Brandon Aiyuk's Trade Request: 49ers Dilemma: Keep Him or Trade for Cap Relief?
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024Brandon Aiyuk, the San Francisco 49ers' talented receiver, has formally requested a trade. Amidst pressure to win and roster decisions, potential suitors include the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers face a tough decision: keep Aiyuk or trade him for cap relief. 
NBA's New Media Rights Deals: NBC, ESPN, and Amazon Secure Exclusive Broadcasting Rights Worth $76 Billion
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024The NBA has finalized new media rights deals with Amazon, ESPN, and NBC worth $76 billion over 11 years. NBC will air Tuesday games exclusively, Peacock on Mondays and simulcasts, ESPN on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Amazon Prime Video gets In-Season Tournament and conference finals with NBC. The NBA season will feature national telecasts nearly every day. Minnesota Vikings' Khyree Jackson and Two Former Teammates Die in Fatal Car Accident
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson, 24, and two former high school teammates, Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton Jr., 24, died in a car accident involving three vehicles on July 6th. Jackson was a passenger in Hazel's Dodge Charger when it was struck by an Infiniti believed to be traveling at high speed. The driver of the Infiniti is under investigation for potential involvement of alcohol. Jackson, a cornerback drafted by the Vikings from Oregon University, had an impressive college career and was seen as having a bright future ahead. 
Tragic Car Crash Claims Lives of Minnesota Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel, and Anthony Lytton Jr.
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Three individuals, including Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson, tragically lost their lives in a car crash involving three vehicles on July 6, 2024. Maryland State Police are investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred around 3:14 a.m., and have reported that alcohol may have been a contributing factor. Born in Prince George's County, Maryland, Jackson attended community college before switching from wide receiver to cornerback and playing two seasons under Nick Saban at Alabama. He was drafted by the Vikings as their fourth-round pick in April 2024. 
Kansas Approves Bonds for Chiefs and Royals Stadiums, Potentially Luring Teams Away from Missouri
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Kansas House and Senate approve bills to finance new stadiums for Chiefs and Royals with state bonds, potentially luring teams away from Missouri. Governor Kelly expected to sign into law. Teams may invest up to $700 million in private funds. Revenues from taxes, sports betting, and lottery sales will pay off bonds over 30 years. 
Brandon Aiyuk Frustrated with 49ers Over Contract Extension:
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has expressed dissatisfaction with the team over contract extension negotiations, stating that they don't want him back. With a productive 2023 season and the wide receiver market seeing significant movement this offseason, Aiyuk is seeking a new deal. Absent from offseason activities and facing fines, his future with the team remains uncertain. Chiefs' Championship Rings Unveiled: Typo in Miami Dolphins' Seeding Sparks Controversy
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their Super Bowl LVIII victory with a ring ceremony at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, where they distributed blinged-out rings encrusted with diamonds and rubies. A typo on some rings mistakenly lists the Miami Dolphins as having been seeded seventh instead of sixth during the Chiefs' playoff run against them. Despite this error, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, among others, wore their new jewelry proudly while looking forward to future championship contention. Alvin Kamara Skips Saints' Mandatory Minicamp, Seeking New Contract Amidst Ongoing Negotiations
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara skipped the final day of mandatory minicamp to push for a new contract, with his agent confirming the absence was related to negotiations. Kamara, entering the fourth year of a five-year, $77 million deal, seeks an extension despite production dips and team struggles to score points. 
Christian McCaffrey Named Madden NFL 25 Cover Athlete: A Dream Come True for the San Francisco 49ers Star
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey, fresh off a Super Bowl win and new contract extension, surprises fans by being revealed as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 25. Growing up playing Madden with his brothers, this dream come true marks McCaffrey's first time representing the Niners on the game cover.
