NFL Insult Against Mahomes 'Streetball' Still Resonates Amongst Black Quarterbacks

Again . . . We note that scrambling quarterbacks who play "out of pocket" have always been commonplace in pro-football.

The idea of a "Black quarterback style" is culture war nonsense as the early play of John Elway, Steve Young or even the legendary "streetballer" Fran Tarkenton can attest.

Nevertheless . . . Pushing back against this idea provides a convenient way for ballers to stand up for "equity" without really taking a stand on anything important . . .

"Mahomes would not go far enough to say that it’s inherent racism, but did point to how challenging it has been for black players to play quarterback in the NFL. On Sunday, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields sat down with ESPN and was asked his thoughts on the subject."

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Justin Fields Reacts To Patrick Mahomes' Claims Of Double Standard Against Black QBs

Last month, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was asked about the reported 'streetball' criticism from an anonymous defensive coordinator. Mahomes would not go far enough to say that it's inherent racism, but did point to how challenging it has been for black players to play quarterback in the NFL.