This One Tweet Encapsulates How Much Harder We Are On Black Quarterbacks

The Huffington Post ^ | Dec 16, 2015 | Erick Fernandez

[MinorityRepublican]

For as long as the sport of football has been around, black quarterbacks have faced harsher criticism and have been handed shorter leashes than their white peers -- a clear double standard that continues to plague the sport.

If you don't believe us, just look at how the fans and media have treated two of the league's top quarterbacks this season: The Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton and the New England Patriots' Tom Brady. Twitter user @IAmSpilly perfectly encapsulated their differing situations in a single tweet.

[Gay State Conservative]

Wasn't there a Cowboys player who spiked the ball just before the goal line?

I think that's called a fumble! ;-)

[MinorityRepublican]