Larry Mayer

Larry Mayer is a senior writer for the Chicago Bears. He has covered the team extensively since joining the organization in 2013. Prior to that, he spent over two decades as a sports reporter and editor at various newspapers in Illinois. Mayer's reporting primarily focuses on news related to the Bears, with an emphasis on training camp, roster moves, and player profiles. He also contributes to Chalk Talk, a weekly column where he discusses various topics surrounding the team.

Biography:  https://www.chicagobears.com/author/larry-mayer-x6482

76%

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

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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

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a clear conflict of interest as they are employed by the Chicago Bears and therefore have a vested interest in presenting news favorably towards the team.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses selective reporting to present one-sided views of players or situations.
  • The author sometimes fails to provide sufficient context or background information, which can be misleading.

Recent Articles

Bears' 2024 NFL Season Prep: Newcomers, Returning Stars Ready for Training Camp

Bears' 2024 NFL Season Prep: Newcomers, Returning Stars Ready for Training Camp

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 The Chicago Bears commence training camp for the 2024 NFL season, welcoming rookies like first-round pick Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze, while veteran linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards return after strong 2023 seasons.
Chicago Bears Trade Justin Fields to Pittsburgh Steelers for 2025 Sixth-Round Draft Pick

Chicago Bears Trade Justin Fields to Pittsburgh Steelers for 2025 Sixth-Round Draft Pick

Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 The Chicago Bears have traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could become a fourth-round selection based on playing time, pending Fields passing his physical with Pittsburgh. General manager Ryan Poles stated that trading Justin at this time is what is best for both Justin and the Bears.
Chicago Bears Acquire Six-Time Pro Bowl Receiver Keenan Allen from Los Angeles Chargers in Exchange for Fourth Round Draft Pick

Chicago Bears Acquire Six-Time Pro Bowl Receiver Keenan Allen from Los Angeles Chargers in Exchange for Fourth Round Draft Pick

Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 The Chicago Bears have traded a fourth-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Chargers for six-time Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen, who had 108 catches for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns in 2020 despite missing four games. The deal is pending a physical and expected to be completed soon.
NFL Franchise Tag Deadline: 8 Players Receive Designation, Assured One-Year Contracts

NFL Franchise Tag Deadline: 8 Players Receive Designation, Assured One-Year Contracts

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Eight NFL players, including Tee Higgins and L'Jarius Sneed from Cincinnati Bengals, have been designated with franchise tags. These non-exclusive tags allow other teams to negotiate with the player and sign them to an offer sheet if they choose not to match the deal. Players who receive a franchise tag are guaranteed a one-year contract worth either 120% of their previous year's salary or the average of the five highest paid players at their position over the past five seasons, whichever is higher.