Eric Dickerson Says NFL Needs Black Commissioner In Wake Of Brian Flores Lawsuit

Eric Dickerson says one of the first steps the NFL needs to make following the Brian Flores lawsuit is to hire a new, Black commissioner.

The Rams legend explained to OSDB at L.A.’s Super Bowl parade Wednesday that he truly believes that change at the top could lead to more Black coaches in the league.

“We’re being told basically that we’re good enough to play the game, but that we don’t have the brainpower to coach the game,” Dickerson said. “The only way this is going to change is at the top of the power structure.”

In his lawsuit … Flores alleged teams were racist in their hiring practices — claiming owners were only interviewing him and other Black candidates to satisfy league rules before going on to hire white coaches.

Dickerson made it clear he believes the lack of Black head coaches in the league is a problem … and he said in addition to changing out commissioners, adding Black owners could help things.

“A shift in power is the only thing that will change the way it is,” E.D. said. “You’re not going to make everyone happy, and I understand that. That’s not how life works, but we need to make real progress.”

The former running back pointed toward the NBA as an org. the NFL should model itself after — saying he believes its structure at the top has led to more diversity in its coaching ranks.