Bears new restrictions on the media covering practices

[SERE Bear]

From Jeremy Stotz at Bear Report-

The Bears no longer allow video or still shots taken beyond the first 10 minutes of practice. Gone are the days when we could film the rookies throughout practice to give the fans a better idea of their skill sets.

The Bears no longer allow media to report on the specifics of practice, including who is playing where and with what team (starters, backups, etc.).

I feel bad for JS as this was a strong point of his during the off season. His breakdowns and videos of players were phenomenal an I for one will miss that aspect of his coverage.


On the flip side I was always shocked at how just much the Bears allowed to be videoed and if I was in charge I would never have allowed videos to be taken at practice by reporters.

 

[Mikeropod]

I can see how that's a problem for his business model! Yeah, that stinks, I always enjoyed hearing perspectives on how the fresh teammates are doing.

 

[BearsFan51]

I see absolutely no reason that practices should not be entirely open to the fans and the media. There's absolutely no secrets that can be gained by completely opening practice for all to see. Plus the amount of money it takes to attend a game it should be mandated that there as much free and open access as possible for the fans when it's not during the season. Every mini-camp practice should be open (there's only six mini-camp practices on average anyway barring a coaching change). And all of those practices plus OTAs should be open access.

The fans provide the revenue for everything they should be rewarded with as much free access as possible during times like this. The regular season, fine no access I understand but these team building activities should be open access FULLY.

 

[Dumpster Fire]

Hopefully reporters get creative:

"it always feels like my CUTe girlfriend LERonda is PICKing between SIXteen different outfits. Her closet couldn't be FULLER."

 

[Toast88]

Kinda sucks, but I hate it when sports journalists whine about accessability

 

[iueyedoc]

I see absolutely no reason that practices should not be entirely open to the fans and the media. There's absolutely no secrets that can be gained by completely opening practice for all to see. Plus the amount of money it takes to attend a game it should be mandated that there as much free and open access as possible for the fans when it's not during the season. Every mini-camp practice should be open (there's only six mini-camp practices on average anyway barring a coaching change). And all of those practices plus OTAs should be open access.

The fans provide the revenue for everything they should be rewarded with as much free access as possible during times like this. The regular season, fine no access I understand but these team building activities should be open access FULLY.

**** yeah!! In fact I find it appalling that I am not allowed to spot Kyle Long when he bench presses and with all I do for the Bears, an after practice 40 yard dash double dare with Kevin White should not be allowed to be denied.

If you want dibs on handing out shower towels, I'm cool with that.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Hopefully reporters get creative:

"it always feels like my CUTe girlfriend LERonda is PICKing between SIXteen different outfits. Her closet couldn't be FULLER."

I find this funny, and would like you to continue posting things I find funny.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

The fans provide the revenue for everything they should be rewarded with as much free access as possible during times like this. The regular season, fine no access I understand but these team building activities should be open access FULLY.

You're right. What could possibly go wrong?

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on...after-texans-fan-harasses-matt-schaub-at-home

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...t-insults-to-wrong-chris-conte-220644754.html

[video=youtube;CqeLZ7vVLYE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqeLZ7vVLYE[/video]

 

[iueyedoc]

I see absolutely no reason that practices should not be entirely open to the fans and the media. There's absolutely no secrets that can be gained by completely opening practice for all to see. Plus the amount of money it takes to attend a game it should be mandated that there as much free and open access as possible for the fans when it's not during the season. Every mini-camp practice should be open (there's only six mini-camp practices on average anyway barring a coaching change). And all of those practices plus OTAs should be open access.

The fans provide the revenue for everything they should be rewarded with as much free access as possible during times like this. The regular season, fine no access I understand but these team building activities should be open access FULLY.

Sounds logical.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I'm a teacher, so really tax payers are responsible for my salary. Given that, I don't see why ANY taxpayer shouldn't have full access to the schools they help fund.

 

[JesusHalasChrist]

I see absolutely no reason that practices should not be entirely open to the fans and the media.

The losers who were cheering when Conte fell down in practice fully agree with you.

 

[Toast88]

The losers who were cheering when Conte fell down in practice fully agree with you.

Are people still whining about that shit?? Lol

 

[Desperado34]

You're right. What could possibly go wrong?

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on...after-texans-fan-harasses-matt-schaub-at-home

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...t-insults-to-wrong-chris-conte-220644754.html

[video=youtube;CqeLZ7vVLYE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqeLZ7vVLYE[/video]

Lmao that guy.. Oh boy

 

[Menchifus]

Only failed bloggers should have full access to the teams. Nobody reads their blogs anyway.

 

[Bearly]

LOL they could close practice completely and not lose an a penny of revenue. Greed of bloggers and reporters at the detriment of the team.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

If ESPN were to boycott covering the NFL from Tuesday to Saturday the teams would never lose any money. Maybe it's time the media starts reflecting on how much coverage of the NFL is actually important?

 

[Toast88]

If ESPN were to boycott covering the NFL from Tuesday to Saturday the teams would never lose any money. Maybe it's time the media starts reflecting on how much coverage of the NFL is actually important?

Well, the answer is, as much as the consumer by and large wants.

I don't think the problem is that the media is covering too much football. It's the way in which they cover football that's problematic. I mean, these players and coaches are required to make themselves available to the media, and for their troubles, 90 percent of questions are some inane variation of, "So, how great did that touchdown feel?" or some such bullshit.

Sports journalists, for the most part, have lost any semblance of real insight or analysis, probably partly because the sports media machine is full of fans now instead of journalists. As a non-sports journalist, I fucking wish my subjects were required to talk to me. They're not. So I find other creative and meaningful ways to tell the news (records, secondary sources, etc.). I certainly don't stomp my feet and pout when a city councilman or mayor won't talk to me.

Part of me wishes sports leagues tomorrow would lift their requirements of players and coaches to talk to the media. That might filter out all the bullshitters who don't belong there and leave the real professionals who know what the **** they're doing.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Well, the answer is, as much as the consumer by and large wants.

I don't think the problem is that the media is covering too much football. It's the way in which they cover football that's problematic. I mean, these players and coaches are required to make themselves available to the media, and for their troubles, 90 percent of questions are some inane variation of, "So, how great did that touchdown feel?" or some such bullshit.

Sports journalists, for the most part, have lost any semblance of real insight or analysis, probably partly because the sports media machine is full of fans now instead of journalists. As a non-sports journalist, I fucking wish my subjects were required to talk to me. They're not. So I find other creative and meaningful ways to tell the news (records, secondary sources, etc.)

Part of me wishes sports leagues tomorrow would lift their requirements of players and coaches to talk to the media. That might filter out all the bullshitters who don't belong there and leave the real professionals who know what the **** they're doing.

Great post.

This is why I love guys like Marshawn Lynch. IMO, guys like Lynch are great because they actually force sports journalists to actually do the work. It amazes me how much they'll ***** about what Lynch does to them, but not seek out a backup offensive lineman who actually might give them a real interview.

 

[TheWinman]

Jim McMahon was never called "Hollywood"

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Jim McMahon was never called "Hollywood"

Did you see the eyes on that gentleman? I'm not going to be the one to try and correct him.