About this episode
The episode features an interview with Deron Cherry discussing his journey in the NFL and issues of diversity in coaching.
On this episode of the Rational Hour, we sit down with Deron Cherry — 6x Pro Bowl safety and the first Black owner in NFL history. We get into his journey from going undrafted to becoming one of the game’s best, how he broke barriers in the ownership suite, and we don’t shy away from the tough conversations — including the lack of Black head coaches in the NFL and what’s happening around the league right now
People in this episode
Host: Rational Hour
Guest: Deron Cherry
Topics covered
- NFL history
- Pro Bowl
- sports ownership
- racial barriers
- coaching diversity
Keywords
- Deron Cherry
- NFL
- Pro Bowl safety
- sports ownership
- Black head coaches
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NFL
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