USA Today/SaintsWire | David Onyemata overlooked on list of best NFL interior defensive linemen

jeanpierre · 06-24-2021, 07:47 AM

Boston Saint · 06-24-2021, 08:41 AM

Good! Hope it pisses him the F$&k off!!

jeanpierre · 06-24-2021, 08:53 AM

Everyone focused on Rankins, and I kept saying Onyemata was the better, more effective, and available defensive tackle...

Now light a fire under him and watch him start crushing quarterbacks as he did that time vs Cam Newton...

David Onyemata demolishes Cam Newton on sack: Saints vs Panthers NFL Wildcard - YouTube

TheOak · 06-24-2021, 08:56 AM

I’ve never understood the drivers for articles like this. If you want to write about how good a player is then do that, there is no need to frame it in controversy. Is the title intended to somehow trigger Onyemata?

The assumption that someone’s inability to recognize skill that another person sees is an intentional snub is pretty far fetched.

jeanpierre · 06-24-2021, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I’ve never understood the drivers for articles like this. If you want to write about how good a player is then do that, there is no need to frame it in controversy. Is the title intended to somehow trigger Onyemata?

The assumption that someone’s inability to recognize skill that another person sees is an intentional snub is pretty far fetched.

Some context. John Sigler is not only a Saints' Beat writer, but he's a fan. And it's annoying that national writers overlook smaller market players...

And you can probably safely bet some in the Saints' locker room asked why his contemporaries failed to acknowledge Onyemata, and that's what motivated the article...

TheOak · 06-24-2021, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Some context. John Sigler is not only a Saints' Beat writer, but he's a fan. And it's annoying that national writers overlook smaller market players...

And you can probably safely bet some in the Saints' locker room asked why his contemporaries failed to acknowledge Onyemata, and that's what motivated the article...

I get that JP. When I look around me, I see a lot of anger and most people need no more fuel. I might have headlined and showcased Onyemata's skill sets and talent then closed with "and yet he still didn't make Touchdown Wire's top 11 interior DL list".

AsylumGuido · 06-24-2021, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I’ve never understood the drivers for articles like this. If you want to write about how good a player is then do that, there is no need to frame it in controversy. Is the title intended to somehow trigger Onyemata?

The assumption that someone’s inability to recognize skill that another person sees is an intentional snub is pretty far fetched.

The writer of the article seldom, if ever, has a say in the title or headline of the article. Especially with a news service like USA Today. The title is intended to trigger clicks.

jeanpierre · 06-24-2021, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

The writer of the article seldom, if ever, has a say in the title or headline of the article. Especially with a news service like USA Today. The title is intended to trigger clicks.

#100Percent

And while most writers don't like to be characterized this way, they're basically mercenaries told write this many words re: this, from this angle...

They're passionate writers with ethics - a rare minority now...

Lord_Saint83 · 06-24-2021, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Everyone focused on Rankins, and I kept saying Onyemata was the better, more effective, and available defensive tackle...

Now light a fire under him and watch him start crushing quarterbacks as he did that time vs Cam Newton...

David Onyemata demolishes Cam Newton on sack: Saints vs Panthers NFL Wildcard - YouTube

Cam was clearly concussed. That bastard didn’t know which way was up

SmashMouth · 06-24-2021, 01:22 PM

Yes, we do now live in a clickbait world. Yet, when you get past this ruffling of your feathers, there are morsels and nuggets of valuable insights that shed more light than the national medal is willing to admit or even take the time to understand. And as WhoDat fans, it reinforces our belief in and understanding of the team as it currently stands. This, and many more stories (new QB competition, etc), is precisely why this year is particularly interesting.

06-24-2021, 08:41 AM	#2
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06-24-2021, 08:56 AM	#4
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: USA Today/SaintsWire \| David Onyemata overlooked on list of best NFL interior defensive linemen I’ve never understood the drivers for articles like this. If you want to write about how good a player is then do that, there is no need to frame it in controversy. Is the title intended to somehow trigger Onyemata? The assumption that someone’s inability to recognize skill that another person sees is an intentional snub is pretty far fetched. Boston Saint likes this.

06-24-2021, 10:06 AM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: USA Today/SaintsWire \| David Onyemata overlooked on list of best NFL interior defensive linemen Originally Posted by TheOak I’ve never understood the drivers for articles like this. If you want to write about how good a player is then do that, there is no need to frame it in controversy. Is the title intended to somehow trigger Onyemata? The assumption that someone’s inability to recognize skill that another person sees is an intentional snub is pretty far fetched. Some context. John Sigler is not only a Saints' Beat writer, but he's a fan. And it's annoying that national writers overlook smaller market players... And you can probably safely bet some in the Saints' locker room asked why his contemporaries failed to acknowledge Onyemata, and that's what motivated the article... SmashMouth likes this.

06-24-2021, 10:58 AM	#6
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: USA Today/SaintsWire \| David Onyemata overlooked on list of best NFL interior defensive linemen Originally Posted by jeanpierre Some context. John Sigler is not only a Saints' Beat writer, but he's a fan. And it's annoying that national writers overlook smaller market players... And you can probably safely bet some in the Saints' locker room asked why his contemporaries failed to acknowledge Onyemata, and that's what motivated the article... I get that JP. When I look around me, I see a lot of anger and most people need no more fuel. I might have headlined and showcased Onyemata's skill sets and talent then closed with "and yet he still didn't make Touchdown Wire's top 11 interior DL list". jeanpierre, Rugby Saint II and FinSaint like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,216	Re: USA Today/SaintsWire \| David Onyemata overlooked on list of best NFL interior defensive linemen Originally Posted by TheOak I’ve never understood the drivers for articles like this. If you want to write about how good a player is then do that, there is no need to frame it in controversy. Is the title intended to somehow trigger Onyemata? The assumption that someone’s inability to recognize skill that another person sees is an intentional snub is pretty far fetched. The writer of the article seldom, if ever, has a say in the title or headline of the article. Especially with a news service like USA Today. The title is intended to trigger clicks. jeanpierre likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: USA Today/SaintsWire \| David Onyemata overlooked on list of best NFL interior defensive linemen Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The writer of the article seldom, if ever, has a say in the title or headline of the article. Especially with a news service like USA Today. The title is intended to trigger clicks. #100Percent And while most writers don't like to be characterized this way, they're basically mercenaries told write this many words re: this, from this angle... They're passionate writers with ethics - a rare minority now...

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Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: USA Today/SaintsWire \| David Onyemata overlooked on list of best NFL interior defensive linemen Originally Posted by jeanpierre Everyone focused on Rankins, and I kept saying Onyemata was the better, more effective, and available defensive tackle... Now light a fire under him and watch him start crushing quarterbacks as he did that time vs Cam Newton... David Onyemata demolishes Cam Newton on sack: Saints vs Panthers NFL Wildcard - YouTube Cam was clearly concussed. That bastard didn’t know which way was up jnormand and SmashMouth like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: USA Today/SaintsWire \| David Onyemata overlooked on list of best NFL interior defensive linemen Yes, we do now live in a clickbait world. Yet, when you get past this ruffling of your feathers, there are morsels and nuggets of valuable insights that shed more light than the national medal is willing to admit or even take the time to understand. And as WhoDat fans, it reinforces our belief in and understanding of the team as it currently stands. This, and many more stories (new QB competition, etc), is precisely why this year is particularly interesting. jeanpierre and gosaints1 like this.