Arrr, mateys! Aaron Rodgers be likin' th' idea o' a racial bowl, wit' Dave Chappelle joinin' th' fun!
2023-12-20
Avast ye, mateys! On a fine Tuesday, Aaron Rodgers be takin' to the notion of a racial bowl game, as put forth by a former NFL swashbuckler. Howbeit, he declared that Dave Chappelle, a joker of great renown, be needin' to be part of the merriment! Arrr!
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers responded to Rashard Mendenhall's suggestion of an All-Black vs. All-White bowl by proposing a racial draft that involves comedian Dave Chappelle. Rodgers mentioned Chappelle's famous skit on the "Chappelle Show" where a racial draft took place, with celebrities like Tiger Woods and Colin Powell getting drafted. He expressed the need for a draft because there are some individuals whose team affiliation is uncertain. Darius Butler chimed in, suggesting that the All-Black team would include Patrick Mahomes and Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel. Mendenhall had initially expressed frustration with average white guys commenting on football, and called for the Pro Bowl to be replaced by an All-Black vs. All-White bowl. Rodgers understood Mendenhall's point, noting that it was about who is allowed to speak and who isn't. J.J. Watt also joined the conversation, jokingly mentioning that the White team would struggle to guard Tyreek Hill. When accused of ignoring racism, Watt responded by saying that people shouldn't be offended by everything and he found no validity in Mendenhall's statement. Instead of arguing, he decided to have some fun. The humorous exchange sparked discussions on social media, with various reactions to the idea of a racial draft and the proposed All-Black vs. All-White bowl.