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Dianna Russini reveals why sources rely on certain insiders

Russini revealed the challenges and strategies involved in building and maintaining relationships with league sources.

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Geno Smith slams NFL insider’s ‘made up’ report on Seahawks

"Media is full of liars it’s so crazy!"

Dianna Russini recalls NFL scoop almost derailed by children’s untimely tummy trouble

"My one-year-old pooped in the tub."

Adam Schefter says Adrian Wojnarowski knows him better than his own wife

"I know what he's feeling, I know what he's going through."

Adam Schefter narrates ESPN video tribute to Chris Mortensen, his long-time news-breaking partner

"It is just one reason why so many turned to him for guidance on stories that mattered, because he did."

Peter King relays Peyton Manning’s salute to Chris Mortensen in final Football Morning In America column

"That was Mort. Dedicated to his craft, always."

JJ Watt again breaks news, this time injury news on his brother TJ

Former star NFL defensive end JJ Watt has won plenty of praise for his analysis in his debut...

Ian Rapoport’s unprofessional post on Caleb Williams garnered criticism

"This is such a weird tweet."

Shams Charania is again breaking NFL news

Charania has broken NFL news in the past, including during the 2020 and 2023 NFL Drafts.

Ian Rapoport’s normal day sounds exhausting

"My day usually ends at 7:30 p.m., but you never know, so I always stay ready for TV until probably 9. Bed at 10:30, then restart."

If you want to be a good Ian Rapoport source, never send him a text

"I got a call that I missed cause someone texted me instead of calling me, which I'm still annoyed about."

Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Adam Schefter broadcasts from the ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown set before a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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