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Despite efforts to diversify its prominent coaching ranks, the NFL has an abysmal record of hiring people of color. A recently fired Black coach’s suit alleging discrimination may hold the NFL accountable.

When coach John Madden's Oakland Raiders arrived at the Rose Bowl for the Super Bowl in 1977, the toughest part of the job was already done. After years of falling short of the title game with crushing playoff losses to rivals like Miami and Pittsburgh, the Raiders made easy work of the Minnesota Vikings in a 32-14 victory Jan.

When coach John Madden's Oakland Raiders arrived at the Rose Bowl for the Super Bowl in 1977, the toughest part of the job was already done. After years of falling short of the title game with crushing playoff losses to rivals like Miami and Pittsburgh, the Raiders made easy work of the Minnesota Vikings in a 32-14 victory Jan. 9, 1977, that made all of owner Al Davis' boasts about winning and excellence prove true.

Mark Davis selected Josh McDaniels to be the 22nd head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

1977 Super Bowl delivered long-awaited title to Raiders | 2022-02-03 01:08:00

Did the Broncos get it "right" in hiring Nathaniel Hackett after getting it "wrong" with McDaniels, Joseph and Fangio?

Lack of Black head coaches in the NFL, yet what receives far less attention is the potential legal liability for race discrimination that an NFL team could face. That no team has been sued for this is somewhat remarkable given that each NFL team is a multi-billion dollar company.

Lack of Black head coaches in the NFL, yet what receives far less attention is the potential legal liability for race discrimination that an NFL team could face. That no team has been sued for this is somewhat remarkable given that each NFL team is a multi-billion dollar company.

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Majority of the league is Black, but the people that make the hiring decisions, don't represent that demographic.