David Latham,

David Latham is a sports journalist who covers the NFL and college football. He has written for various websites such as Last Word on Sports, where he provides analysis and opinions on different teams' positions. He also writes about the Wake Forest receiver room, Washington offense, Notre Dame spring practice, Auburn spring preview, and other topics related to football.

Biography:  https://lastwordonsports.com/author/davidlatham/

79%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author seems to have a bias towards offensive players and quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL draft. He also shows some conflict of interest by mentioning his own articles on different teams' positions.
  • The author uses phrases like 'the best group of quarterback prospects', 'easiest pick', and 'gifted runner and thrower' that indicate a positive bias towards certain players.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Some examples of conflicts of interest in the author's articles are: He mentions his own articles on Washington, Notre Dame, and Auburn spring practices; he does not mention any biases or flaws in these teams.
  • The author shows a lack of objectivity by promoting his own work without acknowledging its limitations or weaknesses.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Some examples of contradictions in the author's articles are: Caleb Williams is considered the best quarterback in his class but may not be selected by Chicago Bears at pick 1.0; Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye need improvement with coaching yet they are rated highly; Marvin Harrison Jr. is one of the best wide receiver prospects but may not be selected by Arizona Cardinals at pick 1.04.
  • The author contradicts himself by stating different facts about the same players that do not match.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • Some examples of deceptions in the author's articles are: He uses phrases like 'offensive coordinators across the league should be drooling', 'the easiest pick', and 'gifted runner and thrower' that exaggerate or mislead readers about certain players; he does not provide any primary topics of his articles, only secondary ones.
  • The author deceives readers by using biased language to promote his own work without providing enough evidence or context.

Recent Articles

2024 NFL Draft: A Look at the Best Offensive Playmakers and What to Expect in the First Round

2024 NFL Draft: A Look at the Best Offensive Playmakers and What to Expect in the First Round

Broke On: Saturday, 06 April 2024 The 2024 NFL Draft is approaching, and fans are excited. Offensive playmakers such as quarterbacks, pass-catchers, and offensive linemen are expected to be selected early in the draft. The first round may see trades for top talent at key positions.
NFL Draft 2024: Teams Look to Secure Future Quarterbacks and Address Roster Needs through Trades

NFL Draft 2024: Teams Look to Secure Future Quarterbacks and Address Roster Needs through Trades

Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 The article discusses the potential trade scenarios involving quarterbacks Justin Fields and Caleb Williams in the 2024 NFL Draft. It mentions that the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, and Los Angeles Chargers are some of the teams that could be involved in such deals.