Word: quarterback
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...seems to find the holes in the defense and be open all the time,” junior quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said after the game. “It makes my job easier to throw to such a great athlete...
Rush Limbaugh, conservative pundit and commentator on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown", recently resigned from ESPN amid controversy over his remarks on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb. Limbaugh said McNabb was an overrated player and attributed McNabb's notoriety to a media push in favor of black quarterbacks: "I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL," he said. "I think the media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. They're interested in black coaches and black quarterbacks doing well. I think there's a little hope invested in McNabb...
...coach of each NFL team is expected to produce a winner. I doubt if any of them is considering the wishes of the media when choosing their starting quarterback. Rush was wrong on that count but he shouldn't have to resign as a result of that. Excell Oliver Oakland, Calif...
...instances where black athletes got credit for greatness that they didn't achive. All the black QBs are there because they are better than their competition, period. The real question is why did it take until the 21st century for them to finally be taken seriously at the quarterback position? I just don't think Mr. Limbaugh thought the matter through. Allan Lewis Dunwoody...
...Rush's comments were not racist. He spoke the truth about the media's position on "black" players and coaches. The media touted "Art Shell, first black NFL Head Coach", "Randall Cunningham, black quarterback", "there are 7 black quarterbacks in the NFL." The list goes on. Rush showed his consideration to the cast members by resigning. However, their spineless comments on the following Sunday just show their hypocrisy. No wonder their ratings are low. Robyn Phillips Fallbrooks, Calif...