Talent & Brains That Were Ignored For Too Long: Black QBs and Coaches in the NFL

For numerous decades, black athletes were essentially denied a chance to play QB in the NFL. Moreover, Head Coach positions also seemed to be reserved for whites. Those injustices have started to be addressed in the last 20 years. There's still a long way to go, but progress has been made. Let's test your knowledge of these great athletes and coaches.

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Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

What QB had a lengthy career in Philly before finishing it in Washington and Minnesota?

What current Assistant Head coach of the 49ers was the former Head Coach for the Chargers?

What QB originally played for Tampa but won a Super Bowl with Washington?

What QB replaced Tua Tagovailoa when he was injured earlier this year?

What QB played college ball at Oklahoma and Alabama?

What college coach was recently fired right after a game by the university president?

What former assistant to Bill Belichick later took over a division rival?

What former Steeler defender got his 1st Head Coach job with Tampa Bay?

What current NFL starting QB was also a first round pick by the Oakland As?

What former coach was a Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders?

Which QB who wore #11 had some great seasons playing with Randy Moss?

What QB starred at West Virginia and was initially drafted by the New York Jets?

What NFL QB starred at Marshall before playing in the NFL for the Jaguars & Steelers?

What current NFL Head Coach was previously the Head Coach at the University of Illinois?

What current NFL QB starred in college for the Univesity of Lousville?

Which QB who wore #1 won numerous championships in the CFL before joining the NFL?

Which left handed QB actually ran for over 1000 yards in 2006?

What QB was the MVP of the 1974 Pro Bowl game?

Before becoming a Head Coach, who won a Super Bowl as the DC for the Baltimore Ravens?

Before recently getting a 2nd shot, what coach was previously fired for one bad year in Arizona?

What QB played his college ball at Wisconsin and is 1-1 in Super Bowls?

What QB is 1-1 in Super Bowls as a starting QB with Kansas City?

Before becoming the Head Coach of 2 NFL teams, who was also the Head Coach at Wake Forest?

What former Head Coach is currently the Defensive Coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams?

What former player and current Head Coach was first hired by the New York Jets?

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