The NFL should be commended for recognizing and addressing its problem with minority hiring.
Team owners are expected to vote Tuesday on a raft of “no idea is a bad idea” proposals that range from widely criticized draft incentives to relaxing anti-poaching rules.
But here’s hoping they ultimately regard the issue of diversity like a Monet painting: It’s best seen and understood from a distance. This is about the big picture, not the close-up details.
The importance of viewing this correctly can’t be overstated.
A generation of fans are at risk.
Black players, coaches and observers have been patient, hopeful and angry.