The problem needs to be fixed from the bottom to the top. Entry level coaching and scouting positions are horrible jobs - Low pay, long hours and no stability. Subsequently, more often then not the people who take those jobs are people who otherwise have some economic means and stability in their lives to start out. They are the football loving sons of the wealthier classes. That’s where the problem begins. Minority’s and others from lower socio-economic backgrounds might not have the luxury to pursue a career in the game they love.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Pre-pandemic and I suspect quickly again afterwards, the NFL is awash in money. In the last month, the Patriots shelled out guaranteed money in excess of $70k to 7 players, most of whom will never play a meaningful down in the NFL. Increase the pay and benefits of these entry level positions and maybe introduce a little stability into the situation so someone can pursue their passion for football and still start a family.
You do this, and you’ll get people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds pursuing coaching and personnel jobs in the NFL many of whom will rise through the ranks and become tomorrow’s GMs and HCs. One thing I’ve observed in 50 years of following the NFL; there has never been enough good coaches to go around. I would like to increase the involvement of minorities in NFL coaching because I believe it would improve the quality of coaching which would make the game better.