Adam Schefter, news-breaker and insider-information fantasy trader. OR IS IT TRAITOR?!?
It turns out ESPN’s chief NFL news bub must’ve gotten a tip on the status of free agent wideout Antonio Brown, and before he fired off the report, he actually went and grabbed Brown in fantasy. Schefter was busted by ESPN VP of Production Seth Markman:
Now I know what time @AdamSchefter got the call about AB pic.twitter.com/6r9X4VBU6w
— Seth Markman (@tunasweasel) October 21, 2020
A couple hours after the pick-up, Schefter sent out his report:
With Antonio Brown’s suspension eligible to end after week 8, the Seattle Seahawks are now positioned to make a push to sign him, though they’re not alone, league sources tell ESPN. Other teams also are interested. pic.twitter.com/ykn1NJ6LUm
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2020
How DARE you, sir?!
So now we know: Schefter is an absolute cut-throat fantasy player, and his moves might tip the world off about the reports he’s gonna drop. Now I just need to get into his league …