Mike Sando

Mike Sando is an NFL senior writer for The Athletic who joined the platform in 2019 after spending 12 years with ESPN. He covers the league's news and analysis, as well as its history and culture. He has been a selector for the Pro Football Hall of Fame since 2017 and an officer for the Pro Football Writers of America since 2018. Mike Sando is known for his comprehensive coverage of every non-pandemic Super Bowl since the 1998 season. He has also been a voter for the Associated Press Most Valuable Player award and a panelist for ESPN's NFL MVP machine voting process.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/mike-sando/

52%

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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

60%

Examples:

  • The author exaggerates the silence of the Broncos after Wilson's benching by calling it 'deafening', which implies that they are hiding something or avoiding responsibility.
  • The author shows a clear bias towards the GOP and their supporters by implying that they are being targeted by extremist far-left ideologies like QAnon.
  • The author uses sensationalism to create drama around Russell Wilson's situation with the Broncos and Payton, without providing any concrete evidence or context for his claims.

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest by being an officer for the Pro Football Writers of America, which may influence his coverage and opinions on NFL matters.
  • The author's involvement in selecting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame may also affect his judgment and credibility when reporting on players or coaches who are eligible or controversial.

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts himself by claiming that Wilson is more victim than villain in the situation with Payton and the Broncos' new ownership, while also portraying him as a hardball tactician who wants to fire his coach and GM.
  • The author contradicts his own premise of being unfiltered on all 32 teams by only providing information and opinions about a select few teams, such as the Seahawks, Broncos, and Saints.

Deceptions

50%

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  • The author uses deception by omitting important details and context that would provide a more balanced and accurate perspective on the situations he covers.
  • The author uses vague language such as <br>>
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Recent Articles

Russell Wilson now has 'common enemy' with Aaron Rodgers as Broncos feud simmers

Russell Wilson now has 'common enemy' with Aaron Rodgers as Broncos feud simmers

Broke On: Saturday, 30 November 2019 Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers have a history of rivalry Sean Payton is the common enemy for both Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers The Broncos feud with Nathaniel Hackett has been simmering for some time now Payton was suspended in 2019 due to his role in the Saints' bounty scandal, he currently serves as head coach of the Denver Broncos Wilson has performed poorly during his two seasons with the team and they have struggled to an 11-19 record during his starts The Broncos have guaranteed a large portion of Wilson's contract, which will count towards their salary cap whether he plays in Denver or not. If they cut him, they would still be required to pay him and it would cost them $85 million over two years for a player not on their roster.