From Outkick.com:
There is no evidence that black quarterbacks are treated differently in the NFL or college football, and there hasn't been for a very long time. On the surface, that should be considered progress. However, there is a subsection within the media that refuses to let the narrative naturally subside.
This week, ESPN commentator Ryan Clark responded to reports that Shedeur Sanders' draft stock could drop because certain scouts find him "brash" and "arrogant." Clark argued that the criticism toward Sanders could be rooted in racism.
"It's not just about him being Deion Sanders' son. It's about the bravado he carries. It's about the fact that he looks a certain way. It is about the fact that the color of his skin sometimes at the position can be questioned. And I believe Shedeur Sanders is going to have to deal with that until he gets on the field," Clark said.
This is such BS. If Shedeur’s draft stock is dropping, it has nothing to do with his skin color. Black QBs are the norm these days. Who wouldn’t want a Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Dak Prescott, Kyler Murray, CJ Stroud, etc. on their team?
With my Raiders picking at No. 6, I’ve been following the draft projections very closely. Cam Ward (who is black) is clearly regarded as the top available QB. Sanders is generally regarded as the second-best available QB. The problem is, this is not a very strong draft class for quarterbacks. If Ward and Sanders were in last year’s draft, both would be taken as the fourth, fifth or even sixth QB chosen. They’s fall behind Williams, Daniels, Drake Maye and maybe even JJ McCarthy.
The scout on Sanders is that he’s smart and accurate, but doesn’t have a great arm and isn’t a great athlete. He also takes too many sacks, although part of that is due to poor line play.
Stop crying “racist!” every time an athlete’s abilities or character is questioned. And yes, if Sanders is available at No. 6, I hope the Raiders draft him. He may or may not pan out, but he’d be worth the risk.
