Roger Goodell Trying To Save Face on Diversity in NFL Amidst Brian Flores Lawsuit!
Now that former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has called out the NFL for their lack of diversity for black head coaches in the NFL, Roger Goodell sends memo addressing Brian Flores lawsuit. Continue on to read Roger Goodell Statement…
CelebnSports247.com reports that this is when you know Brian Flores is telling the truth because Roger Goodell is trying to save face and work out a deal with Flores before it gets real ugly.
What is sad is that Hue Jackson first admitted he too was paid to lose games with the Browns, but now another he has retract his claims about being paid to lose games with the Browns. He we public with his tail between his legs.
That doesn’t matter because former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores who is suing the NFL is being heard loud and clear by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell who expressed a different opinion in a memo to teams Saturday.
We all know Goodell knows what happening and since no one said anything until now, it would remain that way, but Flores had the balls to stand up against white suppression.
Goodell addressed issues brought up in Flores’ lawsuit, saying the league has done an “unacceptable” job in its diversity of head coaches.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Statement states there is “much work to be done” in the NFL.
Goodell’s full statement read:
I want to address a subject that many of us have discussed together, not only this week, but consistently for many years.
Racism and any form of discrimination is contrary to the NFL’s values. We have made significant efforts to promote diversity and adopted numerous policies and programs which have produced positive change in many areas, however we must acknowledge that particularly with respect to head coaches the results have been unacceptable. We will reevaluate and examine all policies, guidelines and initiatives relating to diversity, equity and inclusion, including as they relate to gender. We are retaining outside experts to assist in this review and will also solicit input from current and former players and coaches, advocates and other authorities in this area. Our goal is simple: make our efforts and those of the clubs more effective so that real and tangible results will be achieved.
We understand the concerns expressed by Coach Flores and others this week. While the legal process moves forward, we will not wait to reassess and modify our strategies to ensure that they are consistent with our values and longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. In particular, we recognize the need to understand the lived experiences of diverse members of the NFL family to ensure that everyone has access to opportunity and is treated with respect and dignity.
We also take seriously any issue relating to the integrity of NFL games. These matters will be reviewed thoroughly and independently. We expect that these independent experts will receive full cooperation from everyone associated with the league or any member club as this work proceeds.
There is much work to do, and we will embrace this moment and seize the opportunity to become a stronger, more inclusive league.
Goodell stated the league will bring in outside experts to review the NFL’s policies aimed at creating a more diverse league. The NFL will also receive input from former and current players and other advocates on how policies can be altered to achieve better results.
Brian Flores’ attorneys Statement:
Flores’ attorneys released their own statement Saturday, saying they believe Goodell’s comments are more of a public relations ploy.
That statement read:
Unfortunately, immediately after Coach Flores filed a class action lawsuit, the NFL and various teams reflexively, and without any investigation, denied the detailed allegations set forth in the 60 page complaint. As a result, when we spoke to the national media the following day we made it clear that the NFL should view this class action lawsuit as an opportunity to engage in real change and confront the obvious reality. The statement made today by the Commissioner is, on the surface, a positive first step, but we suspect that this is more of a public relations play than real commitment to change. For too many years, the NFL has hidden behind the cover of foundations that were supposed to protect the rights of Black players and coaches, all while letting systemic racial bias fester in its front offices. The NFL is now rolling out the same playbook yet again and that is precisely why this lawsuit was filed.
We would be pleased to talk to the Commissioner about real change, but unfortunately he has not reached out to us to engage in such a discussion. In fact, nobody from the NFL has reached out to us. Absent such a discussion followed by unbiased and concrete change, we believe that a court or governmental agency must order a federal monitor to oversee the NFL as the NFL cannot continue to police itself.
Flores’ attorneys added they would be willing to speak to Goodell regarding revamped diversity policies, but that no one from the NFL — including Goodell — has reached out to Flores’ lawyers. The attorneys also stressed that the “NFL cannot continue to police itself” when it comes to these matters.
How to makes Change Happen For the Black Community!
Its sad that it took Flores to step up to make change, but the black community needs to stick together and stand behind each other. Learn from the Jews, who were discriminated burned alive during the Holocausts.
It took years, but the Jewish community started uniting and taking over the entertainment industry supporting one another and giving opportunity to other Jews. The black community needs to take note on how to take control of the oppressions in the US. Start getting more black and brown cops on the force, the fire department, and in jobs everywhere. Start supporting black owned businesses and do what Italians and Korean have done in cities start buying out street blocks and putting in black owned business, apartment buildings and more to get the 40 acres and a mule.
And do this without the gangs ruining the areas.
Take over 40 acres of every city or more and change will happen. Do it across the US.
