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saintsfan1976 02-03-2022 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Boston Saint (Post 943705)
They are facing the reality that any rule/legislation/law made to promote equality by favoring one racial group over another is, by definition, unfair and unequal and will have consequences.

Flores “case” is proof of that. Because of the rule put in to try to artificially enforce an increase in black head coaches, Flores felt he was used as prop. Without the Rooney rule he may or may not have gotten a call from the Giants for an interview but he at least would have known if the interest was legit or a sham.

I also think the Giants should be able to hire whomever they want as HC (or anywhere else). Organizations that don’t want to take advantage of Black coaching talent would suffer the consequences. Long term successful organizations like the Steelers and Ravens whose coach/GM happen to be Black will take advantage and lead the way for others. But it is best to happen organically over time rather than by decree. Just like there are few Black Head coaches now, there were few Black QBs in the 70s and 80s when I grew up. Now, I don’t think there is any racial barrier for a Black QB and that happened naturally. The coaching situation will work itself out as well.

That’s just my opinions on things. I know it’s a touchy subject and I do not mean to offend anyone. Myself I want Winston back at QB and I’d by fine with Leftwich as a Head Coach, so I don’t think I have a bias. I would NOT want Flores though because it seems like he’s looking for one.

If I were someone in Flores situation I'd probably be pissed that I had to fly all over the country to meet with an organization that was never interested in me

AsylumGuido 02-03-2022 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Boston Saint (Post 943677)
I’m getting at the idea that there is not much evidence that Flores was treated with racial discrimination other than that teams were forced to give him a phony interview (in his opinion) to comply with a rule put in to pander to minority coaches.

And that's why there is a judicial system, Boston. If any wrong doing is solely in Flores' opinion then there is nothing that will come about from any of those parts of the complaint. If wrong doing is proven then the defendants will be punished. That part is very simple.

One extremely important point to keep in mind is that the filing is "class action". That means it is not entirely dedicated to complaints associated with Brian Flores but is open to any others that fall under its umbrella. The defendants named are the NFL itself, the Broncos, the Dolphins, the Giants, and all other 29 teams (named as "John Doe Teams"). That means anyone with grievances concerning related hiring and/or firing practices in the NFL can join the suit. This is not necessarily limited to black males. It can be persons of any race, creed, color, or gender with qualifying complaints concerning the listed defendants.

AsylumGuido 02-03-2022 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 943707)
Then why are we distilling it down to race

I'm wondering the same thing, saintsfan1976. This lawsuit affects ALL avenues of the hiring and firing processes in the NFL. Lily white Jane Doe can be benefited, as well.

Boston Saint 02-03-2022 09:02 AM

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Here is another point I was mulling in my mind. I hear the line
repeated that Because 70% of the league is made up of Black players that means that the head coaching ranks is under represented by Black coaches.

Now, that implies there is A correlation between being a successful NFL head coach and the coache’s playing career. With that implication in mind, I
will point out that the following Coaches:

Bill Walsh
Bill Parcells
Bill Belichick
Sean Payton
Mike Tomlin

Whom I consider in my list of top coaches ever have not played a single , regular season snap among them. Payton played strike games and Parcels was a pre season camp body for Detroit. I’m sure there are others I’m missing. But it Sort of makes one question the value/need of being a NFL player when it comes to being an NFL coach. Just a thought.

In fact, the best I can come with as a connection is Ditka who won a SB as coach and was a ball of fame TE.

AsylumGuido 02-03-2022 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 943708)
If I were someone in Flores situation I'd probably be pissed that I had to fly all over the country to meet with an organization that was never interested in me

I would be surprised if that didn't urge on the filing a bit.

saintsfan1976 02-03-2022 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 943710)
I'm wondering the same thing, saintsfan1976. This lawsuit affects ALL avenues of the hiring and firing processes in the NFL. Lily white Jane Doe can be benefited, as well.

Statement from the lawyers:

“In certain critical ways, the NFL is racially segregated and is managed much like a plantation. Its 32 owners—none of whom are Black—profit substantially from the labor of NFL players, 70% of whom are Black. The owners watch the games from atop NFL stadiums in their luxury boxes, while their majority-Black workforce put their bodies on the line every Sunday, taking vicious hits and suffering debilitating injuries to their bodies and their brains while the NFL and its owners reap billions of dollars.”

Really out to help the lily whites....


I did read one good thing: Seeking retribution for the absolute failure of the NFL to protect retired players with healthcare and the sheer criminality of hiding scientific evidence regarding brain trauma.

iceshack149 02-03-2022 09:11 AM

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I thought the NFL ended racism? I know that I turned on a game early this season and was cured of my racism when I read "END RACISM" in the endzone and on players helmets.

https://frontofficesports.com/wp-con...973-scaled.jpg


Seriously, the woke culture ends up eating itself and I'm ready to watch Goodell suffer because of it.

AsylumGuido 02-03-2022 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 943713)
Statement from the lawyers:

“In certain critical ways, the NFL is racially segregated and is managed much like a plantation. Its 32 owners—none of whom are Black—profit substantially from the labor of NFL players, 70% of whom are Black. The owners watch the games from atop NFL stadiums in their luxury boxes, while their majority-Black workforce put their bodies on the line every Sunday, taking vicious hits and suffering debilitating injuries to their bodies and their brains while the NFL and its owners reap billions of dollars.”

Really out to help the lily whites....


I did read one good thing: Seeking retribution for the absolute failure of the NFL to protect retired players with healthcare and the sheer criminality of hiding scientific evidence regarding brain trauma.

They are definitely stating their case for their individual complainant, that's for sure. However, the suit does open the door for others, as you point out.

Boston Saint 02-03-2022 09:19 AM

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But that is not the fault of the organization but rather the rule they are made to follow. The gripe is against the rule that was put in place to “fix” the inequity that is believed Black candidates face. It’s a catch 22.

saintsfan1976 02-03-2022 09:27 AM

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LOL. It just struck me that we're debating Millionaires fighting with Billionaires.

Geez man...

I need to go drop food off to parents with children who are hungry because our government killed their jobs and thinks $300 a month will cut it.

Peace out yall


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