2023 NFL Season: The Black Quarterbacks and Head Coaches Set To Lead Their Teams

Just two days before the start of the season, Josh Dobbs was named the starter for the Arizona Cardinals. He’s likely not the long-term solution considering Kyler Murray is still on the roster and the Cardinals are projected to be one of the worst teams in the league. Will he do enough this season to get another opportunity elsewhere?

He played sparingly last year, but in 2023 the Falcons are Ridder’s team. If he plays well, he could secure his future with the squad. If not, it could be in jeopardy.

He’s one of the best QBs in the league. He’s a unanimous MVP. He’s one of the highest-paid players in the league, and he plays on a team that has an entirely Black QB room with all-black quarterback coaches.

A lot of eyes will be on the number one overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Nobody questions his skillset, but some do question his size. Will he be able to break the mold and become the next great Black gunslinger?

Fields was electric on the ground last year, leaving defenders in the dust every week. But with more help on the outside, he has to improve his game as a passer to be considered one of the league’s best.

His alleged actions off the field have been well documented. Although talented, he hasn’t been an elite QB since 2021. Can he do it again?

I don’t care what anybody says, Dak Prescott is a good quarterback and probably an even better person. But none of that matters when you play for the Dallas Cowboys. For the sake of Dak and the fanbase, the Cowboys better have a big year.

I questioned if Russell was cooked last year. If he wants to beat those allegations and have Denver Broncos fans excited, he better play well, considering all the team had to trade to get him.

No more Aaron Rodgers. It’s your show, Jordan Love. After sitting behind a future Hall of Famer for the last three years, the fourth-year QB has the pressure of playing for a franchise that has had elite QB play for the last 30 years. Can he live up to expectations?

The smooth Ohio State QB is here to make his presence known. Stroud was damn near perfect in college as a player, will he be able to take the Houston Texans to the promised land?

Richardson was the most physically gifted QB in the 2023 NFL Draft. But he is also extremely raw. He hasn’t played much, but his upside was enough for the Colts to take a chance on him, will he repay the favor?

He’s Patrick Mahomes. The best player in the NFL. Can he go back-to-back, further staking his claim as the best QB to ever do it?

All questions were answered last year when he was close to winning MVP and the Super Bowl. He got his money, got his degree and now he has to go out and do it again.

Geno Smith revitalized his career a year ago. After a disappointing start to his career with the Jets, he bounced around the league trying to find a home. Now he’s the man in Seattle, hoping to lead his team to back-to-back playoff berths.

Now we get to the coaches, and none of them deserved to be mentioned before Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. He’s an excellent motivator who’s had zero losing seasons in 16 years as the team’s head coach. Will continue that streak in 2023? Count on it.

Todd Bowles got a second chance to be head coach last year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They’re now considered to be one of the worst teams in the league. Will he be able to help them overachieve?

He was a beloved and excellent coach in San Francisco as the defensive coordinator. Now he’s finally gotten his chance to lead a franchise with the Houston Texans, creating the only Black Coach/QB combo in the NFL.

I know how he looks, but yes, he’s Black. His personality is extremely entertaining and he has a talented team to back up his hilarious comments.