Arch Manning may become a very good player, he is not a generational talent today. Coverage gives him patience that Black quarterbacks rarely receive for similar performances. The same mistakes are framed as growth for him and as limits for them. Hold every quarterback to the same standard, judge by production not pedigree.
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Jason Whitlock’s Argument is Built on Historical Amnesia
Jason Whitlock dismisses the significance of Black quarterbacks winning Super Bowls, claiming the struggle is over because they align with the Black population percentage. This ignores decades of exclusion, position-switching, and denied opportunities. Warren Moon had to prove himself in Canada before the NFL gave him a chance. Doug Williams broke barriers by winning a Super Bowl. Eldridge Dickey, the first Black quarterback drafted in the first round, was never allowed to play his natural position. History matters until Black quarterbacks are no longer asked to change positions or have their intelligence questioned differently. The league must acknowledge the past rather than erase it. Jaylen Hurts winning a Super Bowl is progress. If celebrating Black excellence makes Whitlock uncomfortable, that is his burden to bear.
Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes make history
As a sports fan and teacher, the significance of two Black quarterbacks in the Super Bowl this year cannot be overstated. Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles represent a breakthrough in the NFL and American society. Black athletes have been denied opportunities in leadership positions for years, … Continue reading Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes make history


