Is Mike Tomlin pro football’s Barack Obama?

[Waterpilot]

http://www.thepostgame.com/interview...ck-coaches-nfl

Jermi Duru's answer to that question actually seems more to say that because of Mike Tomlin, and other black head coaches, Barack Obama is now the President.

I think this really is a great read and it's more about the Rooney Rule, but I thought it was a catchy title.

One question I do have though...

TPG: Is America ready for a black Rex Ryan?

I don't have an answer but thought it would be an interesting discussion... As would anything in the article.

[MJ5150]

-Mike

[Waterpilot]

Haha Man that was fast!

[MJ5150]

I live here.

-Mike

[Selta]

I'm not touching this one. Nope.

[Jeff K]

I've been very impressed with Tomlin ever since the first time I heard him speak after being named the Steelers coach. He exudes a quiet confidence that isn't cocky or brash, and he makes no excuses when his team loses.

I loved some of his comments in the post-Super Bowl interviews. He gave all the credit to the Packers, and made no excuses. When asked to assess Ben's performance, he said simply, "It was a losing performance. Just like mine."

[bassrique]

We've got another great young black coach in Tampa:



He got off to a rocky start in 09, but he's learned from those mistakes and came in second to Bill Belichick in coach of the year votes IIRC. And to think i thought he'd stink when they named him after sacking Gruden. I also swore up and down that Josh Freeman would stink too.

[MakiSupaStar]

Why can't he just be a good coach?

[Waterpilot]

Originally Posted by bassrique

We've got another great young black coach in Tampa:



He got off to a rocky start in 09, but he's learned from those mistakes and came in second to Bill Belichick in coach of the year votes IIRC. And to think i thought he'd stink when they named him after sacking Gruden. I also swore up and down that Josh Freeman would stink too.

They talk about Raheem in the article. Duru thought that if Tomlin had failed, Raheem wouldn't be a head coach now. I wonder how many other fantastic coaches have been passed up over the years due to color...

[jp58]

Originally Posted by MJ5150

-Mike

That is hilarious.

[Waterpilot]

Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

Why can't he just be a good coach?

Why can't he be more then a good coach?

[5StringBlues]

No.


Barack Obama is politics' new Warren Moon. Or something........



Damn,now how am I gonna wipe this thread off of my shoe?

[Waterpilot]

Originally Posted by 5StringBlues

Damn,now how am I gonna wipe this thread off of my shoe?

Thanks for visiting. Use a hose.

[5StringBlues]

Thanks,I needed that!

[sloasdaylight]

Originally Posted by bassrique

We've got another great young black coach in Tampa:



He got off to a rocky start in 09, but he's learned from those mistakes and came in second to Bill Belichick in coach of the year votes IIRC. And to think i thought he'd stink when they named him after sacking Gruden. I also swore up and down that Josh Freeman would stink too.

I'm so pissed Raheem didn't win coach of the year. I don't know how you take a team that was 3-13 to 10-6 the year after and have an outside shot at the playoffs and lose coach of the year to a coach who didn't. I mean, Bellicheck's a good coach, but I don't see how he wins coach of the year with his team.

Edit: Also, I don't actually think the NFL is ready for a WHITE Rex Ryan yet, he just kinda barged his way onto the scene and stood naked in the middle of the room yelling "I'M HERE, CHECK IT OUT BITCHES".

[MakiSupaStar]

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[sandmangeck]

Why does everyone say Barack is black, when he is mixed?

[superbassman2000]

why is it such a big deal that a black coach is good at coaching? Mike McCarthy just won the super bowl and he's white--which president is he now?

I follow with Maki on this one--why can't we say he's a good coach, versus he's a good black coach? Would the same people consider Mike McCarthy a good white coach or just a good coach? It's too bad that people still have to point out race when it really shouldn't have anything to do with it at this point in our nation's history.

[Pilgrim]

I'm fine with Tomlin being a solid coach...and he shows it.

If you want to compare him to da Prez, he's very clearly thoughtful, well-spoken and intelligent. That matches up pretty well to me.

[Waterpilot]

Originally Posted by superbassman2000

why is it such a big deal that a black coach is good at coaching?

I don't disagree with what you're saying, but to take the other side, if I may be so bold...

With a quick cursory search, I found this...

As of January 2011, there have been 19 black head coaches (Including interim coaches) in the history of the National Football League since 1920.

1. Fritz Pollard, Akron Pros (1921).

2. Art Shell, Los Angeles Raiders (1989-1994), Oakland Raiders (2006).

3. Dennis Green, Minnesota Vikings (1992-2001), Arizona Cardinals (2004-2006).

4. Ray Rhodes, Philadelphia Eagles (1995-98), Green Bay Packers (1999).

5. Tony Dungy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996-2001), Indianapolis Colts (2002-2008).

6. Terry Robiskie*, Washington Redskins (2000), Cleveland Browns (2004-2005).

7. Herman Edwards, New York Jets (2001-2005), Kansas City Chiefs (2006-2008).

8. Marvin Lewis, Cincinnati Bengals (2003-present).

9. Lovie Smith, Chicago Bears (2004-present).

10. Romeo Crennel, Cleveland Browns (2005-2008).

11. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers (2007-present).

12. Emmitt Thomas*, Atlanta Falcons (2007).

13. Mike Singletary, San Francisco 49ers (2008-2010).

14. Jim Caldwell, Indianapolis Colts (2009-present).

15. Raheem Morris, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2009-present).

16. Perry Fewell*, Buffalo Bills (2009-2010).

17. Leslie Frazier, Minnesota Vikings (2010-present).

18. Eric Studesville*, Denver Broncos (2010-11).

19. Hue Jackson, Oakland Raiders (hired in January 2011).

* Served as interim coaches only.

Not including 2010, according to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...e_head_coaches

There have been at least 448 head coaches in the NFL. See the disparity? My guess is College is even worse but that's just a guess...