Okay, so I saw this interesting topic online today – “white dbs in the nfl”. It got me thinking, ’cause you don’t see that every day. So, I got curious and decided to dig into it a bit.
Started with a Simple Search
First thing I did was hit up my search engine. I just typed in “white defensive backs in the NFL” to see what would pop up. I got a bunch of results, mostly forum discussions and some news articles. I skimmed through a few, just to get a general idea.
Checked Out Some Old News
Then, I stumbled upon an old article dated November 21st. I didn’t get the year, but it talked about some historical context. It got me thinking about how rare it is to see white players in those positions nowadays. I mean back in the days you saw players like Don Hutson, or even more recently Wes Welker, they were wide recievers though. But defensive backs? That’s rare!
Found a Recent Example
I kept digging and found a more recent piece of news. It was about this guy, Riley Moss, playing for the Broncos. The article said he was the first white cornerback to get an interception in like 22 years! Can you believe that? The last one was Jason Sehorn back in 2002. I guess if everything goes as planned, this Riley Moss might be one to watch in 2024. I think he might be a rookie.
Gathered Some Stats
I wanted to get a bit more concrete info, so I looked for some statistics. It was a bit tricky, but I managed to find some numbers. It’s tough because most stats focus on performance, not race. But I did find some lists of players from various seasons. I cross-referenced a few and, yeah, the number of white DBs is really low. It’s mostly anecdotal evidence, but it paints a pretty clear picture.
Thought About the Why
After all this digging, I started to think about why this is the case. Is it because of physical stereotypes? Or maybe it’s about the positions young players are steered towards in high school and college? I don’t have any solid answers, just more questions. It’s probably a mix of a lot of things.
Wrapped It Up
So, that’s pretty much what I did today. I started with a simple question and ended up down a rabbit hole of articles and stats. It’s not something I’d normally look into, but it was definitely an interesting way to spend a few hours. I didn’t find any groundbreaking conclusions, but I learned a bit more about the NFL and the dynamics of player positions. It’s interesting to see how things change over time and to think about the reasons behind those changes.
