Joe Rutter

Joe Rutter has been a sports reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review since 2016. He covers the Steelers and other local sports teams. Prior to his career as a journalist, he played baseball at Greensburg Salem High School and later attended Point Park University.

Biography:  https://triblive.com/sports/joe-rutter-boo-boo-that-denied-no-no-lingers-four-decades-later/

76%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present information in an overly positive light. They often use phrases such as 'enjoying' and 'excited about' when discussing the Steelers turning over their quarterback position.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has a clear conflict of interest as they are reporting on a team they cover regularly and have personal connections to some of the players involved in the trades.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • The author mentions that Kenny Pickett was still in line to start for the Steelers a month ago but then trades him away. They also mention that Justin Fields will get his share of work in preparation for training camp which contradicts their statement earlier that Russell Wilson will be the starter.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • There is no evidence of deception in this article. The author presents information accurately and without misleading or false statements.

Recent Articles

Steelers' New QB Room: Wilson, Fields and More Changes in Offseason

Steelers' New QB Room: Wilson, Fields and More Changes in Offseason

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 The Steelers have made major changes to their quarterback room during the offseason, signing Russell Wilson and trading for Justin Fields. They also acquired DeShon Elliott and Minkah Fitzpatrick in trades while Patrick Queen was sent to the Eagles. Omar Khan has been busy gutting the quarterback room, leading to a new level of optimism.
Steelers Sign Russell Wilson as Starting QB for Upcoming Season

Steelers Sign Russell Wilson as Starting QB for Upcoming Season

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Russell Wilson to be their starting quarterback for the upcoming season, with Mike Tomlin stating that he has more experience and a proven process of readiness compared to Justin Fields.

Pittsburgh Steelers Dismiss Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada Amid Offensive Struggles

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada due to underperformance. The Steelers haven't made an in-season coaching change at the coordinator level or higher since 1941. Running backs coach Eddie Faulkner and quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan are being promoted to a co-op role at offensive coordinator. Second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett will remain the team's starting quarterback.