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so we all agree that he is worthless and awful reporter. Than why oh why is he on every friggin show, how come, King, Todd, savran, Madden, I mean literally every single radio and TV host has him to analyze the game and provide an insider opinion, they should know sports better than any of us, I guess they couldn't design a bridge or building like I do, so who are we to say that they are wrong and we all are right.
Are you Rossi's brother or something?
A) The fact that a beat reporter gets a lot of play from other shows and mediums is not an indication of the quality of his reporting. IF he is the guy who is the first to work the phones with other media, the one with personal connections, HE will get the reward thrown his way. He will get the prime time exposures. That stuff has zero to do with knowledge and everything to do with who is friendly with who.
There is no business in America more incestuous than mass media. Everyone scratches everyone else's back, if they think that person might be able to help position their content. Especially now, with social media, etc.
B) Most of those people you mention, are also hacks or mediocre reporters. Particularly Madden. So the fact he appears with them, sheds no positive light on Rossi other than appearances. And frankly clicks and appearances are all he cares about / all his editors care about. I have verified that directly via means I won't discuss on a public forum. Pittsburgh media in general seems like it is VERY short on a-flight talent based on years of watching Fox / Root and listening to some of their radio stuff. People in the market wouldn't notice as much because you can't miss what you never had.
The fact that Rob Rossi is (obviously) connected, has zero bearing on how competent a reporter he is, how well he researches and checks facts, how connected he is to the organization itself (poorly , based on all evidence so far -- he has never been right on a big injury or trade scoop. Never.)