10-02-2022, 11:01 AM
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2022/09/29/cincinnati-bengals-show-nfl-coaching-diversity-matter-priority/10438832002/
"the Bengals are the worst in the NFL, their staff a reflection of why the league is still struggling with systemic racism in hiring almost two decades after the adoption of the Rooney Rule.
If you wanted a case study of why the NFL’s diversity woes continue, the Bengals would be it.
Now they're just another team standing in the way of the NFL's progress on opportunity and equality. "
"Now, this isn’t to say owner Mike Brown, who also acts as the Bengals GM, or Taylor are racist. Or even aware of the biases and stereotypes reflected in Cincinnati’s staff."
Not saying?, ....as my Dad used to say...."spontaneous denial is just another way of admitting guilt". That is exactly what Tom Schad and Steve Berkowitz and Nancy Armour are saying---just using a disclaimer to avoid potential libel suit.
"the Bengals are the worst in the NFL, their staff a reflection of why the league is still struggling with systemic racism in hiring almost two decades after the adoption of the Rooney Rule.
If you wanted a case study of why the NFL’s diversity woes continue, the Bengals would be it.
Now they're just another team standing in the way of the NFL's progress on opportunity and equality. "
"Now, this isn’t to say owner Mike Brown, who also acts as the Bengals GM, or Taylor are racist. Or even aware of the biases and stereotypes reflected in Cincinnati’s staff."
Not saying?, ....as my Dad used to say...."spontaneous denial is just another way of admitting guilt". That is exactly what Tom Schad and Steve Berkowitz and Nancy Armour are saying---just using a disclaimer to avoid potential libel suit.