‘He’s 100% Correct,’ ‘Dude Sounds Jealous’ — NFL Fans Have Mixed Reactions to Grant Cohn Calling Out Fellow 49ers Reporter David Lombardi

Grant Cohn and David Lombardi have divergent methods when it comes to reporting on the San Francisco 49ers. Cohn has a history of criticizing the team, while Lombardi has been accused of covering the 49ers too favorably, as if he were a fan instead of a professional journalist. During a postgame YouTube livestream from Lumen Field, Cohn spent nearly two minutes attacking Lombardi’s coverage.

He stated that he "can't stand" Lombardi and accused him of crossing the line between reporting and rooting for the team. Social media immediately divided, with fans expressing a wide range of reactions. Some agreed with Cohn, stating that the behavior described by the Sports Illustrated writer was unprofessional. One fan even admitted to feeling a bit guilty for agreeing with the criticism, while another suggested that Cohn's rant was more about envy than ethics.

Conversely, many fans didn't buy into Cohn's argument, pointing out that it seemed to stem from jealousy rather than a genuine concern for journalistic ethics. Some even went as far as to label Cohn the best in the business. Despite previous public disagreements with 49ers players, Lombardi remained silent on Cohn's latest attack.