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I think there is a general lack of patience with QBs in general. While it is clear that this impatience manifests itself with Black QBs more often, it should be noted that this is more the substance of group knee jerk behavior than it is conspiracy. Ive long been convinced that when a QB doesnt develop properly, it tends to be the result of inadequate coaching just as much as poor play.

Also, I believe certain QB's aren't put in the right system. Kordell Stewart would have been great with Wildcat offense that the Dolphins run, so would Michael Vick. Teams need to realize their particular QB's talent and accentuate it by giving them an offense that they will succeed in.

I don't are what race they are… as long as they can play well…. and play for the Cowboys!

I agree, GO COWBOYS!!!

I think some of these teams are giving up on their black QBs, but it all comes in stride with how these teams operate in today's game. Most of these teams drafted these black QBs because they needed a athletic QB to scramble because of their teams' lack of blocking. As they begin to build up their offensive lines and backfield they begin to need a more traditional QB, but they've ruined the thought process of these black QBs, because they were thrown in systems that required them to not trust their blockers and run first, pass second. When teams begin to surround the QB with good blocking, it's hard for these QBs to adjust because they've been so used to running for their lives. Of this list of QBs, I think the only QB that has been able to adjust back to a traditional QB and trust his blocking is Donovan McNabb. The rest are still running for their lives or have not had enough playing time to determine if they are right for their systems.

I completely agree, that's my point in this entire post. They need to give these guys time, just like Donovan had time. The other are fairly new QB's and are already talking about being replaced. I think it defeats the purpose of drafting a QB, if you aren't going to give him time to develop. Granted they all need help, I think Garrard is a clone of McNabb and needs a weapon WR or TE to help him out in J-Ville.

I can only speak for Troy Smith, because I'm a Ravens fan. Going into training camp, the notion was that Smith had the job, they wanted Flacco to sit and the Boller experience was over. But when he got a tonsil infection along with other issues and was sick for all of those weeks, Flacco was thrown in, but clearly they didn't want that because he played poorly in the pre season. So to be fair, that's not quite accurate. He didn't fully recover until week 5 or 6, he lost his job by default. Good read though, you make valid points on the other QBs

I wanted to comment on Troy Smith but @The NFL Chick beat me to it. The story is correct the way she tells it. Smith would have been the starter last season, but for his illness.

As for Jason Campbell, he is the victim of an impatient owner. He needs more time with Jim Zorn's system to see if he will be effective. NOW is not the time to worry about replacing him.

Great post. Basically most of these guys are not being helped by the lack of talent around them (VY being the exception).

Wildcat isn't a system, it's a formation. If a team tried to use it as a full time system, it would lose its effectiveness very quickly. And the formation's success seems to somewhat require a RB taking the snaps–Vick could probably have some success using this formation (assuming he comes out of prison in shape), but what would he do the rest of the time?

I know its a formation. I coached and played football so I definetly know the difference, I was just making a point.

the black quarterback doesn't recieve the same nurturing that white quarterbacks get,the jason campbell, jamarcus russell, vince young situations bear that out. two of those three were high draft choices, matthew stafford is this years beauty queen at the qb position, he will get the key to the city and everthing else that comes with being the top dog. he will have every opportunity to proove himself as worthy of the pick. next year is going to be interesting ,tim tebow is coming out, he is a winner has tremendous leadership qualities but by nfl standards he is not a polished passer. will he be switched to another position? like black quarterbacks with similar skills or allowed to hone his craft from the quarterback position.

Why would anyone even care to be honest. Black or white just give me a winner and im happy. Mcnabb or Kolb who really cares as long as they can bring a superbowl to the city!

I think the reason why Tebow stayed one more year is to get himself together as a passer. I think someone will keep him at QB. He could be pretty good, but we shall see. I'm 50/50 on him.

I know the Eagles don't care, they have had black quarterbacks, their problem is that they need a WR to match with Jackson.

you know what??? this is soo stupid..a handfull of black qbs versus all those white qbs.. all those white qbs that failed, tripples that of the black qbs.. but we are not talkin about that..truly it dosent matter what color they are, if they suck, they suck!! the only prob i have is with my team, the eagles.. he is doomed to fail. if any white qb was put in his position, they would have been gone long ago!! and you know it!! he makes great strides with garbage players!! i cant sit here and name all the garbage recivers he had.. he fineally gets one and its T O, can you feel my frustration??

McNabb has done very well without a great WR and the one year he did have one, T.O. They make it to the Super Bowl. The more white QB's you have, the better chance you have of them failing. The Eagles need a #1 WR and another RB and they will be fine no matter who is playing QB. I'm frustrated with my QB as well, I'm a Cowboys fan, go figure!!!

I think the only quarterback on your list that really is seriously being given up on is Jason Campbell, and it would be extremely foolish of the skins to do so. He is a fine quarterback I think, he doesn't wow you with stats but he keeps that team in games they have no business winning. Mr. Snyder is a dumb owner who isn't going to ever really get it and unfortunately his team will never dip into true hell because the salary cap is going away in the next CBA for sure so all of the traded draft picks and outrageous contracts will never come back to bite him.

I don't really agree with the rest of your quarterback arguments, as a Jag fan I think Garrard is awesome and completely safe. I don't think there is any legitimate interest in Sanchez from the organization regardless of rumors. Young & Jackson just seem to be poor quarterbacks to me, nothing to do with them being black they just can't quite play at this level, although Young might figure it out eventually. McNabb is going to be 33 and I think there is concern about age and injuries affecting his game especially when Philly has been pretty notorious for getting rid of older guys in general over the years (this year they released Dawkins and it was seen as cost-cutting an aging player) Even with all of that I don't think McNabb is going anywhere in the next few seasons, especially with what Kevin Kolb showed during his stints at QB. Russell will get time this season, he actually could be in a great situation now with Garcia hopefully teaching him some basics.

I really did enjoy your article, good discussion topic.

Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I guess I feel like these guys haven't gotten a fair shake. I hear more about Mark Sanchez in Minnesota, Jacksonville and Washington than anywhere else. When one place that should be named the most is San Francisco. Alex Smith has had his chance and it lasted alot longer than these guys. Same with David Carr, although his offensive line wasn't the greatest, they gave him years to prove himself. I believe Young could play at this level given he gets more time. Jackson may not be able to play at this level, but give him a chance to play himself out of the position like Alex Smith and David Carr. Those two guys had YEARS and YEARS to play themselves out of the starting job. The others haven't been there long enough, outside of McNabb. Jacksonville and Washington should not even have QB on their minds unles its in 4th or 5th round as a backup. Your Jaguars haven't had a decent WR there since Jimmy Smith. And they were even better when Keenan McCardell was paired up with Smith. Guess who the QB was? Mark Brunell. Why didn't they give Leftwich and Garrard a WR like those to, heck even one WR like that to throw to??? Things that make me say HMMMMMMM!!!!

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Race baiting article. Russell sucks. Period. Leinart has more potential than Russell. Period. Get race out of sports. …..man , how come we don’t have more WHITE running backs? Oh wait, who cares? Just enjoy the game.