OXNARD, Calif. — Just before the start of training camp practices, a couple of prominent Black quarterbacks were portrayed in negative lights by anonymous NFL talent evaluators.
Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes was described as playing “streetball” after making his first read, which can be considered a negative connotation that a player lacks discipline. Historically, it’s been a label placed upon African American quarterbacks or players in other sports, such as basketball.
Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson had an anonymous defensive coordinator question his passing abilities. Mahomes, a Super Bowl winner, and Jackson have been named MVPs of the NFL.
