Controversy surrounding the “homework” clause in Kyler Murray’s contract has caused some to sound in the media and others at the level of criticism faced by black quarterbacks in football.
On Friday, reporters asked Chiefs QB Pat Mahomes if he thought he was judged differently as a quarterback because he was black. Mahomes didn’t say that, but said he felt black quarterbacks, not white quarterbacks, were being criticized.
“I don’t want to say that,” said Mahomes. “Obviously the black quarterback has to fight to be in the same position as us to have so many players in the league. And I think we’re proving every day that we have to play all this time. We have guys who think as well as they use their athleticism.
“So it’s always weird to see people like me, Lamar. [Jackson]Kyler understands them and the other kids don’t. But we’re also going to go out there and prove every day that we can be one of the best playmakers in the league.”
Playing the race card isn’t unexpected or unusual, but it’s the source of these comments.
Mahomes is arguably the least criticized quarterback in the NFL. Even the traditional stereotypes of a black quarterback—not smart, athletic—not even a critique of Mahomes. So why exactly does he get into the same argument as Jackson and Murray?
Another problem lies at the root of the controversy.
The homework clause in Murray’s contract is almost unheard of in NFL circles. In fact, this is the first time this is being discussed publicly in any quarterback contract, white or black. So Murray’s distinctive contract clause is not a product of racism or black quarterback stereotypes.
The item is there because of Kyler Murray and only Kyler Murray.
He exists – in large part – because of the nonsense he says. Newspaper “New York Times He’s not a guy who watches a lot of movies.
“I’m not the type to kill myself while I sit and watch a movie,” Murray told reporters. Sometimes. “I’m not going to sit there 24 hours and tear down this and that team and watch every game because I see a lot in my head.”
Arizona Cardinals first baseman Kyler Murray plays ball against the Dallas Cowboys on January 2, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Probably the dumbest thing a quarterback has ever said.
Movie work is one of the most common traits among Super Bowl champion quarterbacks. Without exception, elite and championship level quarterbacks analyze the smallest aspect of the game and their opponents. So does Kyler Murray “see” more in his head than Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Pat Mahomes, Drew Brees, and any other movie-hungry champ?
No, and nothing in Murray’s lousy playoff performance against the Rams last year showed that that was the case.
The Cardinals have a problem with Kyler Murray, not a black quarterback.
Source: Breitbart
