New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has never been known as a tech-savvy individual. It’s a personality trait that he basically owns. But in the process, he may have exposed the NFL’s systemic racial bias in head-coaching hires.
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the New York Giants and the NFL for alleged racism in hiring practices, and a text exchange with Belichick is a major focus in the suit.
According to the lawsuit, Belichick accidentally texted Flores to congratulate him on landing the Giants gig. A confused Flores wanted to know if Belichick had heard something different because Flores’ interview wasn’t until later in the week. That was when Belichick realized he should have been texting Brian Daboll — instead of Brian Flores.