Mike Florio Draws Hard Line on Dianna Russini’s NFL Reporting
Florio wants independent confirmation before amplifying Russini’s reports as she prepares for her NFL media return.
Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio has drawn a hard line against accepting reporting from former NFL reporter Dianna Russini. The sports radio personality Jon “Stugotz” Weiner and Russini are set to return to the air with new roles, launching a show and column starting November 11. Florio, however, insists on independent confirmation before amplifying any of her reporting due to trust concerns.
He remains open to Russini restoring her credibility, but will not readily pass along her information. Russini's return coincides with her seven-month absence following the emergence of photos with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort, though both denied any wrongdoing.
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