PATRIOTS NEWS Report: Robyn Glaser no longer with the organization (She Officially resigned)

[raduray]

Another fact, and not feeling, is that only 25% of the NFL players are white and 69.4% are black. A record 15 black QBs started the 2024 season. That is 46.8%. There were 18 non-white Defensive Coordinators last season. That's 56%, and 44% were black. I have not done the research on Special Teams coaches. I saw one floating stat that said 6 are black, which is 18%, and 5% higher than the national average. I posted earlier that in 2024, 28% of NFL coaches were black and the population in the USA is 13.7% black. The NFL doubles the average.

So based on the facts, where is the racism, lack of diversity, or lack of solidarity? Does racism exist? Yes, of course, but it is not supported with these stats and facts I have shared. Perhaps it is in others. From what I could see, there were no black Offensive Coordinators last year. Is that because of racism or hiring cycle? But if 28% of HC are black, and 44% of DC are black on those same teams, I doubt its a race issue. The average of HC+OC+DC+ST still is higher than the national average of black population (13.7% nationally vs 22.6%).

There will always be racists. Another problem is that some of my fellow minority members won't stop until they achieve dominance rather than equality. That is just wrong. It is my belief, as a black woman, that the NFL is in good shape, and treats minorities fairly. Maybe there is room for improvement, but that is part of being human. Recognize wrong, and do right.

"Recognizing wrong, and do right". Wasn't that the intent of the Rooney rule? One can argue it's outlived the need, but when it was instituted the numbers weren't anywhere as balanced as they are today.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

Another fact, and not feeling, is that only 25% of the NFL players are white and 69.4% are black. A record 15 black QBs started the 2024 season. That is 46.8%. There were 18 non-white Defensive Coordinators last season. That's 56%, and 44% were black. I have not done the research on Special Teams coaches. I saw one floating stat that said 6 are black, which is 18%, and 5% higher than the national average. I posted earlier that in 2024, 28% of NFL coaches were black and the population in the USA is 13.7% black. The NFL doubles the average.

So based on the facts, where is the racism, lack of diversity, or lack of solidarity? Does racism exist? Yes, of course, but it is not supported with these stats and facts I have shared. Perhaps it is in others. From what I could see, there were no black Offensive Coordinators last year. Is that because of racism or hiring cycle? But if 28% of HC are black, and 44% of DC are black on those same teams, I doubt its a race issue. The average of HC+OC+DC+ST still is higher than the national average of black population (13.7% nationally vs 22.6%).

There will always be racists. Another problem is that some of my fellow minority members won't stop until they achieve dominance rather than equality. That is just wrong. It is my belief, as a black woman, that the NFL is in good shape, and treats minorities fairly. Maybe there is room for improvement, but that is part of being human. Recognize wrong, and do right.

Thank you for sharing your perspective. When it comes to matters of race and society I always turn to Thomas Sowell for guidance. He has an amazing way of simplifying complex topics into a few short sentences that get to the core of the matter.

 

[Pape]

His Kraft hate is based largely on blaming him for not stepping in to keep Tom in 2019, and also on the handling of the BB firing.

We should have all learned the lesson that no one is irreplaceable after 2000 when they cut Larry Whigham loose... all you needed to know right there...

 

[jlu52]

We should have all learned the lesson that no one is irreplaceable after 2000 when they cut Larry Whigham loose... all you needed to know right there...

All Larry ever did was make plays, he was a favorite of mine

 

[Pape]

All Larry ever did was make plays, he was a favorite of mine

dude used to post up in the south endzone for kickoffs and such... we used to chant Larry Larry Larry!!!... Whig was a bad ass...

 

[captain stone]

We should have all learned the lesson that no one is irreplaceable after 2000 when they cut Larry Whigham loose... all you needed to know right there...

All Larry ever did was make plays, he was a favorite of mine

dude used to post up in the south endzone for kickoffs and such... we used to chant Larry Larry Larry!!!... Whig was a bad ass...

My lasting memory of him unfortunately is when, during the '99 loss in Philthadelphia, he started to celebrate his blocked punt and had his back turned while one of the Fecals picked-up the ball on a bounce or two and ran upfield for a 1st down...

 

[Pape]

My lasting memory of him unfortunately is when, during the '99 loss in Philthadelphia, he started to celebrate his blocked punt and had his back turned while one of the Fecals picked-up the ball on a bounce or two and ran upfield for a 1st down...

to be fair, i don't remember that faux pas... so, since i can't remember it, it didn't happen, so we'll have none of that here... even jesus made mistakes, ya know?

 

[Triumph]

Actually, firing Mayo and bringing in Vrabel, if it works out, may be what DOES get him to the HOF.

Thats why I suspect Honest Bob abandoned ship. Hiring a minority HC and promoting Glaser into the NFL during a time to include more females throughout the league failed to move the HOF needle.

It took guts to do that, and I was very much down on Kraft before that.

It took a weasel to pull this off.

I expected Thunder to have Jonathan do the firing, but Kraft had a good excuse cooked up.

He still was just along for the ride under the BB SBs, and actually hindered those teams, but he deserves much credit for admitting a mistake and doing the needful.

The whole "Terminating Mayo was the hardest decision of my life" didnt hurt either.

I mean, this was harder than letting Tom Brady leave? NOT

 

[maust]

...even jesus made mistakes, ya know?

 

[jlu52]

My lasting memory of him unfortunately is when, during the '99 loss in Philthadelphia, he started to celebrate his blocked punt and had his back turned while one of the Fecals picked-up the ball on a bounce or two and ran upfield for a 1st down... their

Hey, their coach endorsed a pumped and jacked atmosphere at all times

 

[imahobgoblin]

"Recognizing wrong, and do right". Wasn't that the intent of the Rooney rule? One can argue it's outlived the need, but when it was instituted the numbers weren't anywhere as balanced as they are today.

It probably was the intent. It's not fair to judge a person's motive, but two wrongs do not make a right. My opinion is that patronizing black people by forcing a racist owner to interview black people who will never be hired in the first place is wrong no matter what the intent. The assumption is that the Rooney Rule worked because there are more black coaches since the rule's inception. What if the rule is not the full reason? What if culture grew and changed? For example, MLK Day was not recognize by all 50 states until the year 2,000. Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983. South Carolina was the last state to recognize it. Barak Obama was elected as the first black president in 2008. Black history month was founded in 1976, but has really gained traction and acceptance in the last 10 years as major corporations have brought it to light. Minorities are breaking more barriers today than ever before in US history. Did the Rooney Rule do these things in society? Of course not, but society could have a massive impact as its views have changed NFL.

 

[raduray]

It probably was the intent. It's not fair to judge a person's motive, but two wrongs do not make a right. My opinion is that patronizing black people by forcing a racist owner to interview black people who will never be hired in the first place is wrong no matter what the intent. The assumption is that the Rooney Rule worked because there are more black coaches since the rule's inception. What if the rule is not the full reason? What if culture grew and changed? For example, MLK Day was not recognize by all 50 states until the year 2,000. Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983. South Carolina was the last state to recognize it. Barak Obama was elected as the first black president in 2008. Black history month was founded in 1976, but has really gained traction and acceptance in the last 10 years as major corporations have brought it to light. Minorities are breaking more barriers today than ever before in US history. Did the Rooney Rule do these things in society? Of course not, but society could have a massive impact as its views have changed NFL.

Rooney rule may or may not have contributed to improved racial equity in today's game. Life is not a controlled experiment. My point is that the rule indicated NFL recognized a problem and attempted to fix it.

 

[PancakeBlockPaul]

It was just an illustration to show this silly thing never ends. Are there franchises who still discriminate against black coaches? I have no idea. Probably, but what evidence is there that it still takes place? That sounds like your feeling over fact if you don't have evidence. Has it happened in the past? Yes, and thats easier to prove.

Let's assume there are current teams who discriminate for a moment. What does forcing those fools to interview black coaches actually do? Those franchises still won't hire them. You can't stop racism by forcing a racist to interview black people. Lol that is ridiculous. Not every franchise or current owner has discriminated against black coaches either. To say all 32 franchises are racist is just stupid.

Here are some facts. Approximately 13.7% of Americans are black. We are a minority. Going into the 2024 season, there were 9 black head coaches. That is 28%. The NFL has doubled the national statistic. As a black woman, do I want more black head coaches? The answer is simple. I don't care about the color of one's skin. I care about hiring the best person available for the job.

I think I love you! =)

 

[captain stone]

Or, as our hispanic friend call him, Hey-zoose...

 

[RobertWeathers]

Per Savage on X

Robyn Glaser was cutting costs behind the scenes for the Patriots.

She was trying to do the “opposite” of what Bill Belichick did inside of Foxboro.

Per: @dougkyed

“Former executive vice president of football business Robyn Glaser is also gone from the Patriots and out of the league. Multiple sources told the Herald that Glaser tried to cut costs around the organization to ensure they were spending more effectively.

A team source believed Glaser tried to make changes within the organization without a full understanding of what processes she was changing. When asked for an example, the source said that Glaser’s approach was to simply do the opposite of what Bill Belichick had done in several areas. Now with Vrabel aboard as head coach, a coach-centric power structure that worked for years under Belichick has returned and simplified matters.”

 

[Ross12]

Per Savage on X

Robyn Glaser was cutting costs behind the scenes for the Patriots.

She was trying to do the “opposite” of what Bill Belichick did inside of Foxboro.

Per: @dougkyed

“Former executive vice president of football business Robyn Glaser is also gone from the Patriots and out of the league. Multiple sources told the Herald that Glaser tried to cut costs around the organization to ensure they were spending more effectively.

A team source believed Glaser tried to make changes within the organization without a full understanding of what processes she was changing. When asked for an example, the source said that Glaser’s approach was to simply do the opposite of what Bill Belichick had done in several areas. Now with Vrabel aboard as head coach, a coach-centric power structure that worked for years under Belichick has returned and simplified matters.”

This whole thing is just weird. As more time passes it really does paint a picture of someone who was purely out for personal power, and once they finally got it, had no idea what to do with it.

 

[RobertWeathers]

This whole thing is just weird. As more time passes it really does paint a picture of someone who was purely out for personal power, and once they finally got it, had no idea what to do with it.

I'd be curious to know the details behind what she was trying to accomplish.

BB had his faults but frivolous organizational spending doesn't strike me as something he is about.

Part of me wonders if El Cheapo Kraft was giving her direction?

Based on the NFLPA rankings they should have been spending and not going all DOGE lol.

 

[Ross12]

I'd be curious to know the details behind what she was trying to accomplish.

BB had his faults but frivolous organizational spending doesn't strike me as something he is about.

Part of me wonders of El Cheapo Kraft was giving her direction?

Based on the NFLPA rankings they should have been spending and not going all DOGE lol.

They seem to have completely reversed course with the spending stuff this year so I don’t necessarily think it was a Kraft directive.

 

[Real fan 02]

Oh



Haven’t seen anyone else pick this up yet but if true looks like the Krafts are backing off?

Greg hill mentioned today that her and Mayo the relationship eroded to where they weren't even speaking.

 

[jboston19]

Callahan had a pretty good podcast this morning that did cover her role last year.