Proving once again that there’s no issue the media can’t turn into a political nightmare, the Associated Press is going after the National Football League.
As the Super Bowl approaches and Americans gear up to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles battle it out at Caesar’s Superdome, the AP has their eyes on something else entirely: The racial makeup of coaches in the league.
Watch:
As the Super Bowl approaches this weekend, only 18% of NFL head coaches hired in the past 25 years have been Black, despite players of color making up over half the league. The NFL vows to continue diversity efforts amid broader rollbacks. pic.twitter.com/xWliTcMb5T
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 8, 2025
“Out of 32 NFL franchises in the league, 11 of them have never had a full-time head coach who is black,” AP’s Amira Borders said. “Research by the Associated Press looking at the past 25 years shows 18% of new full-time head coaches are black.”
“Meanwhile, more than 50% of the league’s players are,” the video continues. “AP reporters spoke with more than 65 players to get their thoughts on the topic. 36% said they were discouraged or disappointed by the numbers. The Rooney Rule requires teams to interview minority candidates. Just one of six openings this off-season went to a black head coach.”
Then, of course, they have to bring up the president.
“As President Donald Trump cuts government DEI programs and some companies roll back such initiatives, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will continue its efforts,” the video ends.
X users reacted to the video:
So in other words not picking the best person for the job. Hope the DOJ goes after the NFL next.
— Truth Enjoyer (@TruthEnjoyer_) February 8, 2025
Racist AP, formerly funded by the corrupt government.
Where is the outrage white players are underrepresented?— Independentthinker (@Ushjeri) February 8, 2025
The nfl needs more diversity hire players. I wanna see women, midgets, the rainbow cult, disabled and elderly represented in the field too. Let’s DEI hire players.
— Michael Allen (@ElvisKnevil) February 8, 2025
Coaches, as with any other job title, should be selected based on merit, not skin color.
— Thomas Leath (@ThomasLeath) February 8, 2025
“36% of the league reports feeling discouraged by the stats” lmao oh how sad that is for all those first generation millionaires
— Mike (@DeathTaxesandQE) February 8, 2025
When the makeup of the players on the field match the America demographics I will believe Blacks are not given preference.
I’m anxiously awaiting Asian players, Mexican players, Native American players, White players in the EXACT population density.
Other than that—This is…
— Fire (@Sayin_It_Now) February 8, 2025
FFS If every American had the salaries these players did we wouldn’t be clutching our pearls over DEI bullshit. Be grateful. Do your job and shut the hell up. These are not freaking real world problems..
— Ava- I Love My USA! (@WEdwarda) February 8, 2025
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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