Although many in the NFL, including new england patriots owner robert kraft, claim they don’t see color, new head coach jerod mayo brought racism to the forefront during his introductory press conference.
The new england patriots were forced to leave after a terrible season in 30 years and a legend who vowed to leave. but for the first time in their storied 64-year history, they now have a black head coach.
The patriots finally cracked the color barrier with the addition of Jerod Mayo, who replaces six-time super bowl winner bill Belichick.
At 37 years old, mayo becomes the nfl’s youngest head coach and the NFL’s fourth black coach, along with mike tomlin (pittsburgh steelers), todd bowles (tampa bay buccaneers), and demeco ryans (houston texans). Mike McDaniel of the miami dolphins has a black father and is multiracial.though patriots owner robert kraft downplayed mayo’s skin at wednesday’s press conference at gillette stadium, the new head coach addressed the subject of race with utmost precision. “i’m really color blind,” kraft said. “i want to find the best people i can get.” I chose the best head coach for this organization. He is also a man of color. I
chose him because i think he’s the right one for the job. “mayo’s appointment has left 12 teams without a black coach in a league where 60% of the players are black. the baltimore ravens, a super bowl favorite, and the uber-popular Dallas Cowboys are among the favorites. “you better believe i am the first black head coach here in new england,” Mayo said. “i do see color, because i believe that if you don’t see color, you won’t see racism.” whatever happens to a black, white, or disabled individual, or someone with disabilities, for the most part, they kind of make the scene hot. Younger people understand what it means. But, i would say, no, i want you to be able to go up to those people and truly understand them.
It goes back to what it is, black, white, it really doesn’t matter, but it does matter so we can try to solve the problem we all know we have. “mayo’s attempt to publicly address a problem that few in the NFL ignores attracted acclaim from a former star and one of college football’s greatest quarterbacks.”
