NFL Fans Hail Ian Rapoport For ‘Being Respectful’ Of Player’s Death While Adam Schefter On Verge of Being Cancelled
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Recently ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter was under a lot of heat on social media for his incongruous comments on the death of Dwayne Haskins. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ former QB met an unfortunate accident while he was walking on a South Florida highway. He was just 24 years old.
Schefter was the first ones to report the death of the young athlete, however, it was not taken in good light. He mentioned how Haskins was a standout college football player but was “struggling to catch on with Washington and Pittsburgh in the NFL.” From NFL veteran Dez Bryant to Lamar Jackson everyone criticized his comments.
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Although Schefter later took down the tweet, the impressions of his slip-up could still be found on Twitter. His unnecessary commentary on Haskins’ professional career was not received well.
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However, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport was hailed for his respectful message for the late quarterback. “Terribly sad news. RIP Dwayne Haskins, a really good dude,” tweeted Rapoport. Unlike Adam Schefter, many appreciated his mournful remarks on Haskins.
NFL fans hail Ian Rapoport at the expense of Adam Schefter
Terribly sad news. RIP Dwayne Haskins, a really good dude. https://t.co/Bp6PJQE1h8
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 9, 2022
A Steelers fan straight up compared the two reporters.
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Thank you for being more respectful than Adam.
— Lukewarm Steelers Fan (@NehlsStan) April 9, 2022
Another appreciated Rapoport for being sensitive and emphatic.
Thank you Ian for remaining sensitive and empathetic in your tweeting
— Willie 🦌51-30 🍺0-2 (@WillieStrokerWI) April 9, 2022
One fan wanted Adam Schefter to know how to handle such situations.
See @AdamSchefter that’s how you handle it
— ً (@rangersplswin) April 9, 2022
The comparison couldn’t get any more direct than this.
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Rapoport > Schefter and it isn’t close
— Joseph Matron (@JosephPMatron) April 9, 2022
The former Steeles QB died after he was hit by a dump truck while he was walking on a South Florida highway. The pro athlete was about to turn 25 on May 3rd. However, an unfortunate incident claimed the life of the youngster.
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It is clearly a very sensitive issue. Criticizing Schefter’s tweet Josina Anderson, an ESPN alum said, “Dwayne Haskins’ family deserves an apology. They don’t need to hear about his professional “struggles” on the same morning of his untimely death.”
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