The way the media showed Philadelphia 76ers former general manager Sam Hinkie was a bit different than how other general managers in Philadelphia have been shown.
It seems that if you are a poor GM, the sports media is more forgiving, as long as you give them some nice quotes.
Howie Roseman, the Philadelphia Eagles General Manager, is not the greatest at saving money along with Philadelphia Eagles owner, Jeffrey Lurie. The General Manager also does not show the greatest acumen or draft day strategy. They are, however, trying aggressively to win headlines and enjoy a friendly and cozy relationship with the media, relatively.
Sam Hinkie, the former Philadelphia 76ers General Manager, on the other hand, did not enter such a cozy relationship, and this compromised the objectivity and integrity of the Philadelphia sports media.
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Sam Hinkie, when compared to Howie Roseman, should be enthusiastically lauded by the media, and maybe history will absolve Hinkie (Probably the point of his strange letter after all).
Sam Hinkie saved the Philadelphia 76ers a lot of cash and the Philadelphia Eagles have been less than wise with money. Hinkie gave the Philadelphia 76ers a very positive draft status for years to come, while the Eagles have used the draft to burry themselves, squandering it.
Howie Roseman does get criticized for doing the wrong things, but what makes little sense is that Hinkie got sledge-hammered for doing the right things. Oh, and one more thing, the Eagles have no Super Bowls ever, and are trying to win, as they race toward mediocrity and even subpar play. The amount of patience given to Roseman, given the Eagles lack of franchise success historically, combined with the popularity of the Eagles, (the most popular team in Philadelphia) is stunning.
Hinkie was in an intense race to escape mediocrity, and just because he did not pat the writers on the head they started losing a grasp on truth.
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You would postulate that at least, in proportion, the media would be even more harsh to Howie Roseman, and even with the harsh criticism, it does not reach the level applied to Hinkie in accordance to their respective performances.
The Philly sports media will never admit that Hinkie’s approach to the Philadelphia 76ers was better than Roseman’s to the Eagles. And that is simply because Howie would talk to them when they wanted him to. That’s pretty clear and not even hidden.
Sam Hinkie rarely talked 2 staff at #Sixers almost never to media and his owners didn't hear much. Never called to resign. Sent his letter
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) April 11, 2016
Hinkie was such a controversial figure that even the tweets re: Roseman were still about Sam Hinkie:
Howie Roseman spoke to media after news conference and said he has to be accountable and admitted he selected Marcus Smith @FOX29philly
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) January 19, 2016
This is just one tiny example of the media double standard, and there are numerous additional illustrations. The next time you read a critique of Roseman, juxtapose it with the sentiments once aimed at Hinkie. The double standard will become abundantly clear.