Tyrod Taylor Says Black QBs Are Held To A Higher Standard Than White QBs

This might be seen as a controversial statement by many, but you really have to dig deep and realize what Tyrod Taylor is saying here.

The Buffalo Bills quarterback recently stated that African-American quarterbacks are held to a higher standard than Caucasian QB’s. While most average or below average Black QB’s are usually shown the door once they start to struggle in the league, most White QB’s who are undoubtedly worse can sustain a career of 10+ years in the NFL.

Read his comments below via Bills Wire:

“It’s always going to be twice as bad just because of who I am – an African-American quarterback,” Taylor says, echoing a familiar refrain among people of color, regardless of professional status. “Look across the league, man. We’re held to a certain standard. We almost have to be perfect.” “I wouldn’t say it’s just an African-American quarterback thing. It’s an African-American athlete thing – or just an African-American thing,” he says, “And that’s not anything I just found out. It’s been that way since I was a kid.” Taylor discussed the notions that most African-American passers are labeled as ‘mobile’ while noting that white quarterbacks such as Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr – who are both athletic, get labeled as pocket passers.

Taylor went on to note that Black QB’s are labeled as “mobile” right out of the gate, while QB’s like Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr, who are equally as mobile, get labeled as pocket passers.

“They claim that we’re not that accurate from the pocket. I’m not sure why,” Taylor said. “Even though they’re ‘mobile’ guys, they don’t necessarily take on the same criticism as others. It probably is unfair.”

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