While monitoring the newswire recently, I noticed a subtle distinction between headlines on recent Kellen Winslow stories between the in-town media outlets and those out-of-town.
Well, maybe not so subtle. It’s the eye of the beholder, I guess.
A lot of out-of-town and national outlets simply run stories from the Associated Press, since they can’t afford local correspondents. Headlines are assigned by editors, not the AP writer, and undoubtedly show what the editor thinks will be of interest to readers.
No real comment here, just something that stuck me as these headlines rolled past over the last week or so.
LOCAL HEADLINES
Winslow focusing on big season – Plain Dealer
Winslow wants deal, but focus is on field – ABJ
No holdout for Winslow – Morning-Journal
Winslow's growing up – Canton Repository
Camp Report: Winslow Ready for an Encore - OBR
Winslow all grown up now – Times-Reporter
Winslow wants to be one of the guys – Dayton Daily News
OUT OF TOWN HEADLINES
Browns TE Winslow willing to play this season under current contract – Pro Football Weekly
Browns' Winslow shows up for camp despite contract dispute – NFL.com
Winslow reports to Browns camp despite ongoing contract concerns – ESPN
Winslow: "I don't want to be a distraction" – International Herald Tribune’
Winslow still seeking new deal, but joins Browns on field – CBS Sportsline