Stephen A. Smith Is Calling Racism On The Latest NFL Coaching Hire: “This Is The Kind Of Stuff That Don’t Happen For Black Folks” (VIDEO)
Stephen A. Smith has expressed his disappointment with one of the newest NFL hires, suggesting there were racial factors at play.
The Washington Commanders named former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury their new offensive coordinator following a year during which he worked as an assistant coach at USC.
Initial reports claimed Kingsbury was getting hired by the Las Vegas Raiders. However, he shockingly withdrew himself from consideration before it was announced that he was heading to Washington.
Speaking on ‘First Take’ this Monday, Smith admitted that the recent head coaching cycle was kind to folks of color but claimed that Kingsbury’s being white is what allowed him to get such an opportunity after his failure with the Cardinals.
“We talk about diversity, and we certainly saw black coaches getting hired and all that other stuff. That’s not where I’m going. I’m saying from a historical perspective, we look at a guy like Kliff Kingsbury and you know what we see as black folks? This is the kind of stuff that don’t happen for black folks,” he said.
“It doesn’t seem to me there are bonafide football reasons as to why Kliff Kingsbury is the new offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders.”
Be that as it may, Kingsbury has respectable offensive credentials and is thought to be someone who could help a team draft Caleb Williams given his work with the Trojans quarterback over the past year.
The QB seemed happy with the appointment, taking to social media to stamp his approval.
The Commanders have the second-overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and could be looking to move for Williams. They’re unlikely to get him at No. 2 but could trade up a spot in a deal with the Chicago
BREAKING: Kansas City Chiefs Waive Veteran Running Back In Surprise Move
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The Kansas City Chiefs have released a veteran running back in a surprise move, according to a report.
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the Kansas City Chiefs have released 26-year-old running back La’Mical Perine. The former Florida star spent each of the last two seasons with Kansas City, winning a pair of Super Bowl Rings in the process.
The New York Jets drafted Perine in the fourth round (120th overall) in 2020. In his rookie season, he rushed for 232 yards and two touchdowns on 64 carries and added 11 receptions for 63 yards.
Perine saw just eight carries (31 rushing yards) in his 2021 sophomore season before his release ahead of the 2022 campaign. He spent 2022 on the Philadelphia Eagles’ and Miami Dolphins’ practice squads but never played a game for either team.
He saw 22 carries for the Chiefs during the 2023 regular season, rushing for 77 yards. He didn’t get a single carry in the playoffs, but Perine was granted a Super Bowl championship ring as a member of the roster.
Kansas City Chiefs Have Adequate Running Back Depth
The Kansas City Chiefs have a workhorse running back in Isiah Pacheco, who has surpassed 800 yards rushing over each of his first two NFL seasons. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, the team’s 2020 first-round pick, is a safe insurance option behind Pacheco.
And if the Chiefs have to go further down the depth chart, ex-Arizona Cardinal Keaontay Ingram would be an intriguing option after starring at Texas and later USC.
Kansas City has always featured great running backs under legendary head coach Andy Reid. Simply put, it doesn’t at all matter who’s in the backfield as long as Patrick Mahomes is behind center.
