Curious as to What Underhill and Triplett Are Saying about Organizational Change

I guess I don't see what difference it makes when he says it. He's a sports reporter. Nothing he says is going to change what the team does. I also don't know why people expect sports reporters to temper their excitement for the season or why they would want them to temper their excitement for the season. This is supposed to be entertainment and fun. And the truth is that some teams you expect to be bad surprise you and are good (see 2006 Saints) and some teams you expect to be good are bad.
There's nothing wrong about getting excited regarding the team before the season starts. I remember the excitement around the whole city when Ricky Williams was drafted. No one knew it would turn into a 3-13 year. I don't believe anyone is going to fault you for getting excited. But to report that something is good or be optimistic about, and then report that you knew all along that it was bad is hypocritical.