Paul Gutierrez
Paul Gutierrez is an ESPN Staff Writer who joined NFL Nation in 2013 and serves as its Las Vegas Raiders reporter. He has a multi-platform role - writing on ESPN.com, television appearances on NFL Live and SportsCenter, and podcast and radio appearances. Before coming to ESPN, Gutierrez spent three years at CSN Bay Area as a multi-platform reporter, covering the Raiders and Oakland Athletics as well as anchoring the SportsNet Central cable news show. Gutierrez votes for the Baseball Hall of Fame and is also a member of the Professional Football Writers of America and currently serves as the PFWA’s Las Vegas chapter president. He is also a member of the California Chicano News Media Association and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Gutierrez has authored three books: Tommy Davis’ Tales from the Dodgers Dugout, 100 Things Raiders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, and If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Raiders Sideline, Locker Room and Press Box (with Lincoln Kennedy). Gutierrez can be followed on Twitter @PGutierrezESPN.
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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
85%
Examples:
- Telesco’s signing of J.C. Jackson was a swing and miss.
- The loss to the Raiders was historic.
Conflicts of Interest
65%
Examples:
- Paul Gutierrez has a multi-platform role - writing on ESPN.com, television appearances on NFL Live and SportsCenter, and podcast and radio appearances.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Deceptions
70%
Examples:
- The article presents Telesco’s aggressive moves in free agency and trade market as successful, but this narrative ignores some of his mistakes such as the Jackson signing.
- The article states that Telesco is responsible for building rosters that underachieved in the AFC West. This statement implies that he has a track record of success, but it fails to acknowledge some of his major failures such as the Jackson signing which was widely regarded as one of his worst decisions.
Recent Articles
Michael Gallup's Surprising Retirement Leaves a Gap in Raiders' Receiving Corps
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Michael Gallup, a six-year NFL veteran and former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, unexpectedly retired from football before competing for a role with the Las Vegas Raiders. Gallup had participated in offseason activities but decided to retire instead. He spent the last three seasons with the Cowboys, amassing 266 catches for 3,744 yards and 21 touchdowns, including a career-high 1,107 yards and six scores in 2019. Gallup's retirement leaves limited depth in the Raiders' receiving corps behind top receivers Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers. Raiders and Jets Deny Trade Talks Surrounding Davante Adams
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024Despite recent trade rumors suggesting a reunion between Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers on the New York Jets, Adams' agents have denied any negotiations with the Raiders. The Original Raider: Jim Otto's 15-Year Tenure, 210 Straight Games, and Legacy with the Oakland Raiders
Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024Jim Otto, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and legendary center for the Oakland Raiders, passed away at 86. Otto played in 210 straight contests throughout his 15-year career and was instrumental in the team's success during the dominant 1960s and '70s. Known as 'the Original Raider,' he contributed to their first title win in 1967, negotiated their move back to Oakland, and served as the Raiders' director of special projects until his death. Raiders Bolster Offensive Line with Addition of Veteran Andrus Peat
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024The Las Vegas Raiders have bolstered their offensive line by signing veteran free agent Andrus Peat, a versatile guard with experience at left tackle. Peat, who spent nearly a decade with the New Orleans Saints and earned three Pro Bowl nods, brings valuable experience and could compete for a starting role or mentor younger players. The Raiders' offensive line struggled in 2023, allowing the most sacks in the league (40), and hope Peat's addition will improve their performance up front and protect quarterback Derek Carr. Raiders Hire Former Chargers GM Tom Telesco as New General Manager
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024The Las Vegas Raiders have appointed former Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco as their new GM. During his tenure with the Chargers, he drafted several star players and made aggressive trades and signings in free agency.