Mike Florio
Mike Florio, who created the innovative, NFL-focused football website ProFootballTalk, is an NFL Insider for NBC Sports. Florio is a regular contributor to NBC’s acclaimed Sunday night NFL studio show Football Night in America and appears in the Sunday Night Football postgame show to break down the NFL’s top stories of the day with Mike Tirico. Generally regarded as the best and most popular, independent NFL news and information site, ProFootballTalk partnered with NBC Sports in July 2009. Since that time, both PFT and NBCSports.com have seen tremendous growth in traffic. PFT consists of 30-50, daily “News and Rumors” blog items written largely by Florio dealing with the issues surrounding the NFL players, coaches, owners and general managers. PFT’s innovative coverage summarizes news from around the NFL, but it is Florio’s opinionated, provocative and often humorous accounts drawn from a wide network of NFL sources that are the driving force of the blog’s popularity. Florio co-hosts PFT Live, a daily weekday show featuring NFL insight from Florio, Chris Simms, Mike Golic and other experts from around the league that streams on Peacock. Well respected in NFL circles, the New York Times called Florio, “A leading source of information,” while Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer says of him, “He’s tireless. He’s been our watchdog.” And Sunday Night Football play-by-play voice Al Michaels told the Los Angeles Times that Florio is, “As wired into the NFL as anyone.” Florio holds two engineering degrees from Carnegie Mellon and graduated from the West Virginia University School of Law.
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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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- Mike Florio is well respected in NFL circles and often provides opinionated and provocative coverage of the NFL, which could be seen as biased.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Mike Florio is an NFL Insider for NBC Sports and has a partnership with ProFootballTalk which is owned by NBCUniversal Media.
Contradictions
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- In one article, it was mentioned that an inner graphic showing the team's run to the Super Bowl includes opponents and their seeds (Chiefs latest ring might have a typo).
- The extension puts Waddle in the top-two among all receivers in terms of total guaranteed money. The extension is worth $84.75 million with $76 million guaranteed.
- Two NFL games on Christmas will likely be carried by Netflix, according to reports.
Deceptions
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- Netflix closes in on stealing Christmas games.
- Phony contract years are more trouble than they're worth. That's what's happening with the Saints and running back Alvin Kamara.
Recent Articles
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. 
NFL Antitrust Trial: Battle Over Sunday Ticket Package and Monopoly on Out-of-Market Games
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024An antitrust lawsuit against the NFL over its Sunday Ticket package, which grants access to all out-of-market games, is underway in Los Angeles. The trial, involving individuals and businesses seeking damages worth up to $7 billion, aims to determine if the NFL and its teams have violated antitrust laws by allowing DirecTV exclusive distribution since 1994. High-profile figures like Commissioner Roger Goodell and team owners Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft may testify. The case could change how professional sports teams make money and distribute out-of-market games. Christian McCaffrey Signs $38M Extension with San Francisco 49ers, Becomes Highest-Paid NFL Running Back
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024Reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey signs a $38M, 2-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers, making him the NFL's highest-paid running back ($19M avg. yearly). With 1,459 rushing yards and 14 TDs in '23, McCaffrey is now under contract through '27. The deal guarantees all of his base salaries in '24 and '25, extending the team's championship window. Miami Dolphins Extend Contract with Jaylen Waddle, Making Him One of NFL's Highest-Paid Receivers
Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024The Miami Dolphins extended wide receiver Jaylen Waddle's contract, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid receivers with $76 million guaranteed over three years. Waddle, a 2021 first-round pick and three-time 1,000-yard receiver, set a rookie record for receptions and yards in his first season. The extension secures the Dolphins' top receiving weapon long term and comes before negotiations for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's contract. Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker Sparks Controversy with Comments on Women's Roles and LGBTQ Community in Commencement Speech
Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker faced backlash for expressing traditional views on women's roles and criticizing LGBTQ pride during a commencement speech at Benedictine College. The NFL distanced itself from Butker's comments, but he defended his freedom of religion. Teammate Travis Kelce supported him while emphasizing respectful dialogue. 
NFL Rookies Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers Cancel $10,000 Bet on Offensive Rookie of the Year Award Amid League's Gambling Policy
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024NFL rookies Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders and Malik Nabers of the New York Giants have canceled their $10,000 bet on Offensive Rookie of the Year after becoming aware of the league's gambling policy. The policy prohibits private wagers between teammates, family, and friends.
