Sorry to say this, I don't think he's been that good from the get-go. I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well.
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- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims media pressure forces a black quarterback to be portrayed positively, suggesting a social agenda in the NFL.
- In plain terms
- Media tries to make a black quarterback look good because of race.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of media bias driven by social concerns.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does media framing affect athlete reputations?
- What evidence supports the claim of a social agenda?
Another view
The claim may overstate the media's uniform intent.
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