Quote:Lest you think this isn't the case, consider the response to Shack when he did not draft Brady Quinn in 2007 (despite having Leftwich and Garrard on the roster).  There were many who argued Shack was racist for having all of these black QBs on the roster and not drafting Quinn.  Nevermind that: 

 

1.  From a talent perspective, Shack was absolutely right on Quinn; and

2.  Shack only brought in one of the three black QBs on the roster (Leftwich).

 

You're forgetting that Shack brought in the great Cleo Lemon as well.

 

There was something to the Shack criticism that was warranted.  I think it's well within his character to be seeking to give opportunities to those who he saw himself in.  This, based on his experiences, which unfortunately dealt with race.

 

That's similar to what Gene did, too.  Gene tried too hard looking to give guys like himself a break, too (small school, overachiever, marginal talent, high character, etc. guys.)

 

They were flip sides of the same coin.  They were offering opportunities to guys they could identify with.

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