Not all writers are created the same and when it comes to covering the NFL, Michael Silver, who actually was solid at one point in his career, has become quite the clown, especially when it comes to sharing his laughable takes on Twitter.
On Friday, news broke that former Lions OC Anthony Lynn had been hired by the San Francisco 49ers.
Following the news, Silver took to Twitter to spew some garbage.
“So to review: Dan Campbell thinks he’s a better offensive mind than Anthony Lynn… but Kyle Shanahan wants Lynn’s brain in his building, helping to cook up plays. Seems like Kyle might know more but…” Silver tweeted.
So to review: Dan Campbell thinks he's a better offensive mind than Anthony Lynn… but Kyle Shanahan wants Lynn's brain in his building, helping to cook up plays. Seems like Kyle might know more but… 🤷🏻♂️
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) February 5, 2022
Following that tweet, Alex Reno, who contributes at the local Detroit Lions Pride of Detroit blog, called out Silver for “flat out lying.”
Silver responded by trashing Pride of Detroit, calling Reno a “Fan Boy.”
“Nothing like getting called a liar by ‘Pride of Detroit’ in defense of an operation that… checks notes… didn’t have a great amount of success in 2021. I love you, Fan Boy,” Silver responded.
Nothing like getting called a liar by 'Pride of Detroit' in defense of an operation that… checks notes… didn't have a great amount of success in 2021. I love you, Fan Boy. https://t.co/gOU1xJfoLZ
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) February 5, 2022
Pride of Detroit writer Erik Schlitt also called out Silver and Silver fired back calling Schlitt a “make-believe” journalist.
Imagine being a make-believe journalist and getting this defensive about the team you love 😂 https://t.co/GaZ8QidSHU
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) February 5, 2022
Here is Schlitt’s response.
I argue enough with my three children. I’m not going waste my time engaging with another child on Twitter today. Appreciate the support folks.
— Erik Schlitt (@erikschlitt) February 5, 2022
Anyone who has EVER read what Schlitt has to say about the Lions knows that he takes what he does very seriously and that he has forgotten more about football than Silver will ever know.
Because of that, Lions nation came to his defense.
Check it out.
Sounds like you just described a sketch artist. Not a real journalist lol!
— PrideFBTalk〽️ (@AmatuerFBTalk) February 5, 2022
— Jeremy 🎱 (@JeremyDawsonnn) February 5, 2022
https://twitter.com/MarioEROC/status/1490021756987482116
— One Pride (@DetLionsSuomi) February 5, 2022
https://twitter.com/BenJamin_David/status/1490034587195654145
https://twitter.com/N795UA/status/1490054389859602437
Silver is out here calling people ‘fake’ journalists, but real journalists respect freedom of press & speech and don’t go around blocking people they disagree with. Shoutout to real ones like @erikschlitt https://t.co/23o2sFTegv
— Kyle Howe (@KyleHowe1) February 5, 2022
Lol, love it
— Erik Schlitt (@erikschlitt) February 5, 2022
