Michael Baca

Michael Baca is a Digital Content Editor for the NFL. He has been writing about football since at least 2023. His articles are generally unbiased and free of contradictions, with a few exceptions. In one article, he contradicts himself regarding the statistics of Zay Jones. In another article, he uses emotional manipulation and sensationalism when reporting on the Cowboys' struggles on the road. He also engages in selective reporting by focusing on two key mistakes that led to the Cowboys' loss, while ignoring other factors. Despite these issues, Baca's writing is generally clear and easy to read.

Biography:  https://www.nfl.com/author/michael-baca

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts himself when reporting on Zay Jones' statistics between two different articles.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author uses emotional manipulation and sensationalism in his reporting on the Cowboys' struggles on the road.
  • The author uses selective reporting by focusing on the two key mistakes that led to the Cowboys' loss, while ignoring other factors.

Recent Articles

Detroit Legend Barry Sanders Shares Heart-Related Health Scare Experience: Prioritizing Well-Being After NFL Career

Detroit Legend Barry Sanders Shares Heart-Related Health Scare Experience: Prioritizing Well-Being After NFL Career

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders, the fourth all-time leading rusher in NFL history with 15,269 yards, shared a heart-related health scare experience on Father's Day weekend in 2024. Grateful for medical care and asking for support, Sanders prioritized his well-being after this unexpected incident. A Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent his entire NFL career (1989-1998) with the Lions, Sanders led them to six Pro Bowl appearances and three first-team All-Pro selections before retiring at age 31.
Tee Higgins Signs Franchise Tender with Cincinnati Bengals for $21.8 Million

Tee Higgins Signs Franchise Tender with Cincinnati Bengals for $21.8 Million

Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins signed his franchise tender, securing a $21.8 million contract for the 2024 NFL season despite holding out for a long-term extension. Injured in 12 games last year, Higgins has totaled 3,684 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns in four seasons with the Bengals.
Former Chargers GM A.J. Smith: Drafting Philip Rivers, Signing Antonio Gates Elevated Franchise

Former Chargers GM A.J. Smith: Drafting Philip Rivers, Signing Antonio Gates Elevated Franchise

Broke On: Sunday, 12 May 2024 Former San Diego Chargers GM A.J. Smith (2003-2012), known for drafting Philip Rivers over Eli Manning and signing undrafted star Antonio Gates, passed away at 75 after a battle with prostate cancer. Under his leadership, the Chargers reached the AFC Championship Game but never won a playoff game.
Zay Jones Generates Interest from Cowboys, Titans, and Cardinals after Jaguars Release: A Look at Potential Fits

Zay Jones Generates Interest from Cowboys, Titans, and Cardinals after Jaguars Release: A Look at Potential Fits

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Free agent wide receiver Zay Jones, who grew up in Texas and played high school football in Austin, is generating interest from the Cowboys after setting career highs with 82 receptions for 823 yards and five touchdowns for the Jaguars. Jones visited the Cowboys on May 8 and his connection to the team could make him an attractive option as they look to bolster their receiving corps following Michael Gallup's release.
Miami Dolphins Secure Crucial Victory Against Dallas Cowboys

Miami Dolphins Secure Crucial Victory Against Dallas Cowboys

Broke On: Monday, 25 December 2023 The Miami Dolphins secured a crucial victory against the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Eve with a final score of 22-20 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. This win was timely and thrilling for the team, as it proved their ability to defeat a playoff contender. The game was marked by strong defense and a crucial drive led by Tua Tagovailoa, which left the Cowboys with one narrative. With this victory, the Dolphins are now just one win away from clinching the AFC East title and securing a home playoff game. This win against the Cowboys is a significant boost to their confidence as they head into the final stretch of the season. The Dolphins' defense was particularly impressive in this matchup, holding the Cowboys to just 20 points despite a strong offense. Quarterback Dak Prescott nearly overcame several stalled drives to deliver a comeback victory for the Cowboys, but it was not enough to overcome the timely kicks and self-inflicted wounds that put the victory narrowly out of their reach. The confidence is high with this Dolphins team, and they understand that they can achieve a deep playoff run despite not being able to defeat good teams on the road.