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Players think first-time NFL head coaches who are Black probably feel extra pressure to succeed

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton took note when two of the three Black first-year full-time head coaches in the NFL were fired: Jerod Mayo by the New England Patriots right after the final regular-season game,

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Black NFL players share on number of Black coaches in survey

An Associated Press survey of more than 65 Black players from 25 NFL teams found that about 36% were discouraged or disappointed by the number of Black coaches in the league.

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More than a third of Black NFL players surveyed by the AP are discouraged by a lack of Black coaches

Now that you mention it,” McLaurin said, "I’ve never had a Black head coach in high school, college or the NFL. Coordinators and position coaches only.” McLaurin, like the majority of NFL players, is Black,

The Associated Press – Sports o… · 2d

Eleven NFL teams have never had a Black head coach. Players find that disappointing

Setting aside interim hires, McLaurin’s Commanders is one of 11 clubs that never employed a full-time head coach who is Black, joining the Bills, Cowboys, Giants, Jaguars, Panthers, Rams, Ravens, Saints, Seahawks and Titans. That’s about a third of the NFL.

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History of Black QBs in the Super Bowl: How Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts set up historic rematch in 2025

There are a host of Black quarterbacks making an impact on football's biggest stage. Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts are among the most prominent.

Complete history of Black QBs in the Super Bowl, from Doug Williams to historic Chiefs vs. Eagles rematch

When Super Bowl LVII kicks off in New Orleans, it will be a historic matchup. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to claim ...

NFL has come a long way for an all-Black quarterback Super Bowl to feel routine

Two Black quarterbacks in the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes and the Eagles' Jalen Hurts isn’t a story line for Super Bowl LIX, and that’s a beautiful act of resistance and acceptance.

How to watch NFL Honors: Time, award nominees, MVP, channel, free live stream

The NFL Honors takes place on Thursday, Feb. 6 and this is when NFL MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Years and all the other regular season awards will be given out.

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