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He and Dominique foxworth also have the theory that there are plenty of good white db’s/cb’s who can play that position in the nfl, but it’s their coaches who turn them into safeties/nickel backs??? Rather than letting them earn their stripes out wide 1v1.
Will be interesting to see what happens with cooper deJean and the eagles, and whether his versatility counts against him in terms of fangio using him all over the place rather than as a cb.
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I definitely blame the coaches. It may have changed a little from the way I remember it, but usually the best athletes end up away from the QB at the lower levels of the game.
Why? Simply because they can contribute more more impactful positions (WR/RB and LB/S) against lower competition. You can get away with a less athletic passer at high school (and below) if your best athletes are torching people out wide or running the ball.
Why would you put the guy who is good for 100+ yard receiving a 1-2TDs a game as a QB under center?
The fast white guys all end up as wide receivers for the same reason. We are well past the days of guys who play both ways so they are rarely asked to play defense at the lower levels so they don't get the breadth of skills.
So by the time they get to college the good black athletes never have much, if any, exposure to the QB role. The fast white guys only know how to run routes, and the bigger ones end up at tight end. The CB room is full of ex-wide receivers who have the athleticism and versatility to play at corner or safety so the fast white guys don't get a look in. They are often shorter too.
Side note: Speaking of fast white guys - Christian McCaffrey's youngest brother Luke (4.46s 40) was just drafted in the 3rd round as a WR out of Rice University (my parent's alma mater) to play for the Commanders. He should be fun to watch out for.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/luke-mccaffrey/32004d43-4303-8410-9d97-2a58353f495e
Aroogah
Not sure I agree with that, but I am not saying he is wrong. I am going to ruminate on that this season.