Jeff Howe

Jeff Howe is a veteran NFL writer who has covered the Patriots and now writes for The Athletic. He has written a book about the Patriots' history.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/jeff-howe/

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:

  • Howe tends to present the Chiefs and Panthers in a negative light, implying that they made mistakes or gave up too much in the trades. He also seems to favor the Giants as he highlights their potential impact on the defense.
  • Howe uses emotive language such as 'fleece' and 'change' to create a sense of drama and excitement around the trades, which may appeal to readers who are fans of these teams or players.

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

  • None

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • Howe also contradicts himself by claiming that Burns agreed to a huge contract while not mentioning any details or sources for this information.
  • Howe contradicts himself by saying that Sneed was likely to be traded for lesser compensation and then giving the trade a low grade. He also contradicts his own bias against the Chiefs by saying that they used the franchise tag with an understanding of a possible trade.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Howe also uses deception by omitting important information that would challenge his narrative. For example, he does not mention Burns' previous injuries or performance issues.
  • Howe uses deception by presenting his own opinions and biases as facts or widely accepted truths. He does not provide any evidence or sources for his claims about the teams' motivations, valuations, or expectations.

Recent Articles

Kansas City Chiefs Trade L'Jarius Sneed to Tennessee Titans for 2025 Third-Round Pick and Swap of 2024 Seventh-Round Picks

Kansas City Chiefs Trade L'Jarius Sneed to Tennessee Titans for 2025 Third-Round Pick and Swap of 2024 Seventh-Round Picks

Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 The Kansas City Chiefs traded cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans for a 2025 third-round pick and a swap of 2024 seventh-round picks. The trade was announced on Friday, March 31st, with sources confirming that Sneed is expected to get a new contract with the Titans. Throughout his four seasons in Kansas City, Sneed started 67 games (including playoffs), recording 11 interceptions and making tackles for loss and QB hits. He was considered one of the best CB trios in Tennessee era by many.
Giants Acquire Elite Pass Rusher Brian Burns from Panthers for Second-Round Pick and Guaranteed Contract

Giants Acquire Elite Pass Rusher Brian Burns from Panthers for Second-Round Pick and Guaranteed Contract

Broke On: Monday, 11 March 2024 The New York Giants have acquired defensive end Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a second-round pick (No. 39), a 2025 fifth-rounder and a 2024 fifth-round pick swap, according to league sources. Burns agreed to a five-year contract worth up to $150 million, including $87.5 million guaranteed, making him the second highest paid defensive end in NFL history.