[quote] New England Patriots' Promotion of Jerod Mayo Important for Black Coaches

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News Article

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1-12-2024

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“The Patriots hiring Jerod Mayo is a huge deal,” said Duru, a professor of sports law at American University in Washington and one of the nation’s foremost experts on the NFL’s hiring practices. “This is an iconic franchise replacing the greatest coach in NFL history. Historically, those jobs have rarely gone to Black candidates.”

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ESPN Andscape

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