Mike Florio Seemingly Takes Big-Time Jab At Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport

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NBC Sports NFL "reporter" Mike Florio has had a very interesting 24 hours. Earlier Tuesday, I wrote about Florio's ridiculous post on social media in which he begged people to take him more seriously. 

Then, he went on the Pat McAfee Show and continued that tirade. While he was at it, he decided to take some shots at other NFL reporters. He didn't name names, but clearly he meant guys like Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. 

Apparently, McAfee loves Florio – a.k.a. Pro Football Talk – and heaped praise on the reporter. I like McAfee and his show. But, his over-the-top praise for Florio was quite strange. 

Mike Florio told Pat McAfee that other NFL Insiders carry water for agents, implying that he doesn't but Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport do.

Mike Florio told Pat McAfee that other NFL Insiders carry water for agents, implying that he doesn't, but Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport do.

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For background, the "report" that Florio made that caused people to question his credibility (this time) surrounded Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Florio said that Cousins is looking for schools and houses in Atlanta. 

That's what he's talking about in the clip below – after the pair discuss why everyone should take Florio more seriously (they shouldn't). 

But, that piece wasn't nearly the most interesting part of the interview. As the two started to talk more about the NFL reporting game, Florio delved into some interesting territory. 

As you can probably tell, I'm not the biggest Mike Florio fan. However, he made some interesting points to McAfee about how many NFL reporters carry water for agents who represent players. 

Now, he quickly puts himself above those guys by saying he'd never do that, which I also find funny. There's not an NFL fan on the planet who considers Mike Florio to be a better journalist than Adam Schefter or Ian Rapoport. 

That being said, Schefter has been caught a few times making decisions that potentially lacked journalistic integrity, so Florio might be onto something. 

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This whole thing is hilarious to me. The Schefters of the world think they're so much better than the Florios. The Florios think they're better than the Schefters. 

In reality, no one cares. Fans just want NFL news. Deliver that, please. 

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Dan began his sports media career at ESPN, where he survived for nearly a decade. Once the Stockholm Syndrome cleared, he made his way to Outkick. He is secure enough in his masculinity to admit he is a cat-enthusiast with three cats, one of which is named “Brady” because his wife wishes she were married to Tom instead of him.