{"id":2152200,"date":"2024-01-17T20:55:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T01:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-do-see-color-jerod-mayo-asked-about-being-first-black-coach-in-patriots-history\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T20:58:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T01:58:47","slug":"i-do-see-color-jerod-mayo-asked-about-being-first-black-coach-in-patriots-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-do-see-color-jerod-mayo-asked-about-being-first-black-coach-in-patriots-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerod Mayo on Being First Black Coach in Patriots History: &#8220;I Embrace My Color"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fi-do-see-color-jerod-mayo-asked-about-being-first-black-coach-in-patriots-history%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2152200&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Jerod Mayo Named New\u2062 Coach of the New England \u2062Patriots<\/h2>\n<p>Jerod Mayo, the newly \u200bappointed coach of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/bill-belichick-leaves-new-england-patriots-after-24-years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New England Patriots<\/a>, made waves on Wednesday with his\u200b response to a question about race.<\/p>\n<p>During a press conference, Mayo boldly stated, &#8220;I \u2064do see color. I believe if you \u2064don&#8217;t see color, you can&#8217;t see racism. And, whatever \u2063happens \u2014 black, white\u200b &#8230; even someone \u200dwith disabilities \u2014 for the \u2064most part, people are \u2063like, \u2064&#8217;Don&#8217;t.&#8217; When\u200d they&#8217;re young, they kinda make the spot hot.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mayo emphasized the importance of understanding and connecting with people from different backgrounds, regardless of their race. He expressed his desire to address the existing problems we all \u2063recognize.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;I do see color, because I believe if you don&#8217;t see color you can&#8217;t see racism.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Jerod Mayo on being named the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sports-media-blasts-nfl-for-having-only-one-black-head-coach-after-firings\/\" title=\"Sports Media Blasts NFL for Having Only One Black Head Coach After Firings\">black head coach<\/a> in Patriots history. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/toTTJ6CrB3\">pic.twitter.com\/toTTJ6CrB3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New England Patriots\u200d (@Patriots) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Patriots\/status\/1747673488712671456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The video of \u2062Mayo&#8217;s statement quickly went viral, sparking both praise and criticism.<\/p>\n<p>Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III commended Mayo, \u200dstating, &#8220;Jerod\u2063 Mayo is the 1st Black \u2063Head Coach of the [Patriots] and he doesn&#8217;t shy\u200d away from it or any issues about race in our country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Griffin added, &#8220;He isn&#8217;t scared to say it with his chest. He is STANDING ON BUSINESS.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jerod Mayo is the 1st\u2063 Black Head \u200bCoach of the \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Patriots?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Patriots<\/a> and he doesn&#8217;t shy \u200daway\u2064 from it or any issues about \u2062race in our country.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I \u2062do\u2064 see\u200d color\u200b because I believe if you don&#8217;t see color, you can&#8217;t see racism&#8230; I\u2064 want you to be able \u2062to go up to those people \u200dand understand those&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sCSsMjR9Se\">pic.twitter.com\/sCSsMjR9Se<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RGIII\/status\/1747680082427007370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January\u200b 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, some online\u2062 reactions criticized Mayo&#8217;s comments as a superficial\u200b response to colorblindness.<\/p>\n<p>One comment argued, &#8220;Meyo sounds like a good guy, but \u2064this\u2062 nonsense needs to stop. When a person \u2062says \u200cthey&#8217;re colorblind, they&#8217;re not saying \u200dthey don&#8217;t \u2062acknowledge\u200b a \u2062person&#8217;s\u2064 skin color. They&#8217;re obviously saying they don&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cornell-faculty-to-vote-on-mandated-anti-racism-training-for-students-staff-that-teaches-structural-racism-colonialism\/\" title=\"Cornell Faculty To Vote On Mandated \u2018Anti-Racism\u2019 Training For Students, Staff That Teaches \u2018Structural Racism,\u2019 \u2018Colonialism\u2019\">treat people based<\/a> \u200don \u200dtheir skin color.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another person responded, &#8220;I mean, he does know that that&#8217;s just a saying, right? Everyone \u200dsees color. It means you\u2063 judge people on the content of \u200ctheir character, not the color of their skin. \u200dThe opposite of what\u2062 he&#8217;s doing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK\u200d HERE \u200cTO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Some suggested that Mayo\u2062 could have handled the question better, pointing to Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coach Todd Bowles as an example.<\/p>\n<p>Bowles, when\u200c asked about facing \u200doff against another black coach, Steelers\u200c Coach Mike Tomlin, responded, &#8220;We don&#8217;t look at what color we \u2063are when\u200b we coach against each other; we just know each other.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He further emphasized, &#8220;We coach ball, we\u200d don&#8217;t \u2064look at color.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/bill-belichick-leaves-new-england-patriots-after-24-years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill Belichick Leaves New England Patriots \u2062After 24 \u2062Years<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What significance \u2062does Mayo&#8217;s appointment as the first black head coach in the New England Patriots&#8217; history hold for the\u2063 NFL and its efforts\u2064 to diversify coaching \u200bstaff?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ry. He isn&#8217;t\u2064 scared to say it with\u2064 his chest. He\u200b is STANDING ON\u200b BUSINESS. \u270a\ud83c\udffe<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RGIII\/status\/1747840421833623560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January \u200b17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>On the other \u200chand,\u2064 some critics argue that Mayo&#8217;s emphasis on race perpetuates division and encourages identity politics.<\/p>\n<p>Political commentator Candace Owens tweeted, &#8220;This\u2062 is how we regress as\u2064 a society. Identity politics \u200dis the enemy of progress. \u2064We should judge\u200b people based on their character, not their\u2063 color.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is how we regress as a society. Identity politics is the\u200c enemy\u200c of \u200bprogress. We should\u2064 judge people based on their character, not their color.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2062 Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealCandaceO\/status\/1747748525448215056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Mayo&#8217;s response to\u2063 the question \u2062about race serves as a\u200b reflection of\u200b the ongoing \u2064debate surrounding\u2063 racial identity and inclusivity in\u200d sports\u2064 and\u2063 society as a \u200bwhole.<\/p>\n<p>His statement\u200d echoes the sentiment of many advocates for racial equality, who argue that\u2064 acknowledging differences can lead to a\u200d better \u2064understanding of systemic racism and ultimately foster unity.<\/p>\n<p>Mayo&#8217;s appointment as the new \u200bcoach of the New\u200b England Patriots is historic, as he becomes \u200dthe first black head coach in the Patriots&#8217; history. This \u200bsignificant milestone highlights\u200d the progress the NFL has made in diversifying coaching staff across the league.<\/p>\n<p>Mayo&#8217;s hiring is a step toward increasing representation\u2062 and creating\u200c opportunities for black coaches in the \u200dNFL. The lack of diversity in coaching ranks has long been \u200ba concern, and Mayo&#8217;s appointment sets a positive example for other teams to follow\u2063 suit.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is \u200cimportant to note \u200cthat Mayo&#8217;s qualifications and experience played a crucial role in his\u2064 appointment. He served as a linebacker\u200c for the Patriots from 2008 \u200cto 2015 and was a key player\u2063 in the \u200dteam&#8217;s success during that period. Mayo&#8217;s transition from a successful playing career to coaching showcases \u2063his knowledge and dedication to the sport.<\/p>\n<p>As the new head coach, Mayo will be responsible for leading the Patriots and navigating the \u200bteam through \u2063the challenges\u200b that \u200dlie ahead. His emphasis on\u2064 understanding and addressing \u2062racial issues demonstrates his commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment within the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Mayo&#8217;s appointment as head coach of the New England Patriots is significant not only for\u200c the team but also for the wider NFL community. It \u2063serves\u2064 as a \u200dreminder\u200d that progress is being made in diversifying coaching staff\u200d and recognizing the importance of representation in leadership\u200b positions.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Mayo&#8217;s response to the question about race has sparked \u200da necessary conversation about inclusivity \u2062and racial equality. \u2062By acknowledging the existence of \u2063racism and the importance of understanding different perspectives, he brings attention \u2064to the ongoing struggle \u200dfor equality in sports and society.<\/p>\n<p>Mayo&#8217;s appointment is a step in the right\u200d direction, and \u200cit will\u2062 be interesting to see how he\u2064 utilizes his position to \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-football-is-gay-nfl-releases-pro-lgbt-ad\/\" title=\"WATCH: \u2018Football Is Gay\u2019: NFL Releases Pro-LGBT Ad\">drive positive change<\/a> within\u2064 the \u200dNew England Patriots and the NFL as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jerod Mayo, the newly appointed coach of the New England Patriots, gained attention when he openly acknowledged race during an interview. 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