Ralph Vacchiano

Ralph Vacchiano is an experienced journalist who has covered the NFL for over two decades. He currently serves as the NFC East reporter for FOX Sports, covering the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants since August 2022. Prior to joining FOX Sports, Ralph spent six years at SNY TV in New York covering the Giants and Jets, where he hosted a digital NFL show and was nominated for several New York Emmys. Before that, he worked as an award-winning writer at the New York Daily News for 16 years covering the Giants and the NFL. Ralph is a native of Long Island, NY, a graduate of Syracuse University, and lives in northern New Jersey with his family and dog.

Biography:  https://www.foxsports.com/personalities/ralph-vacchiano/bio

67%

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 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

82%

Examples:

  • The writer praises Dan Quinn's leadership qualities, which could be seen as an attempt to highlight his positive traits.
  • The writer seems to have a slight preference for the Dallas Cowboys' situation regarding Ezekiel Elliott, implying that he is not as valuable as he used to be and that the team should look for alternatives.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The writer has a professional relationship with FOX Sports and covers the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants. There is no direct conflict of interest identified.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • No contradictions were found in the articles.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The writer uses some phrases that could be interpreted as deceptive or misleading, such as 'It takes some rose-colored glasses to see that' and 'The real miracle they need now is a revival of Elliott.', but these are more rhetorical in nature and not necessarily intended to deceive.

Recent Articles

Dallas Cowboys Re-Sign Running Back Ezekiel Elliott to One-Year Deal

Dallas Cowboys Re-Sign Running Back Ezekiel Elliott to One-Year Deal

Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024 The Dallas Cowboys have signed running back Ezekiel Elliott to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, reuniting with the fan favorite after drafting Tony Pollard in 2019. Elliott played for the New England Patriots last season but was not re-signed. The Cowboys did not select a running back in this year's draft, suggesting their interest in bringing Elliott back to boost their rushing game, which ranked 26th in NFL efficiency in goal-to-go situations last season.
New Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn Brings Fresh Perspective to NFL Coaching Carousel

New Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn Brings Fresh Perspective to NFL Coaching Carousel

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 The NFL coaching carousel has ended with the hiring of Dan Quinn as head coach for the Washington Commanders. This year's cycle saw several surprises, including Jim Harbaugh and Raheem Morris returning to the league. While offensive geniuses like Sean McVay are in demand, leadership sometimes matters even more.