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More than a third of Black NFL players surveyed by the AP are discouraged by a lack of Black coaches
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin paused for a moment to think while speaking to a reporter after a practice this season. “Now that you mention it,” McLaurin said, "I’ve never had a Black head coach in high school,
Black NFL players seeking continued progress in hiring of Black coaches, survey reveals
With a growing number of Black head coaches on NFL sidelines, Black players are encouraged by the progress, but they would like for it to continue moving forward. The Associated Press conducted a survey of Black players,
Black NFL players share on number of Black coaches in survey
An Associated Press survey of more than 65 Black players from 25 NFL teams found that about 36% were discouraged or disappointed by the number of Black coaches in the league.
Players think first-time NFL head coaches who are Black probably feel extra pressure to succeed
It makes sense that Black players in the NFL think Black head coaches feel extra pressure. According to an AP tally, eight of the league’s 19 head coaches — 42% — who were fired after their first full season since 2000 were Black.
11 NFL teams have never had a Black head coach. Players find that disappointing
More than a third of Black NFL players who responded to questions from the AP about the state of Black head coaches around the league were discouraged or disappointed by the current numbers

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Black NFL players offer their survey responses and broader thoughts on a lack of Black head coaches
Reporters from The Associated Press who cover the NFL have spoken to more than 65 Black players from 25 teams this season to ...
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NFL has come a long way for an all-Black quarterback Super Bowl to feel routine
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Duke initiative tackles football's impact on Black men's brain health
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