Talking about ‘Rise of the Black Quarterback’ - Bow Tie Chronicles football podcast

In the 341st episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses with special guest Jason Reid his new book: “Rise of the Black Quarterback: What It Means for America.” Reid covers the importance of the evolution of the position from Fritz Pollard to Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. Also, he discusses the effect of former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and Randall Cunningham.

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D. Orlando Ledbetter

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper, has been on the staff since 2003. Every day D. Orlando strives to provide inside in the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, the coaching moves, the offseason business moves, the draft and the games.

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