Byron Leftwich Dispels a Myth

James Joyner | Thursday, September 30, 2004

Aaron Schatz has a piece in TNR explaining how

Byron Leftwich is dispelling a racial myth by playing mediocre football. He’s the first African-American quarterback to follow in the footsteps of Tom Brady and Trent Dilfer as a “game manager” – well-regarded for intelligence and leadership instead of flashy plays and dazzling stats.

Some good commentary by his visitors at Football Outsiders as well.

About the Author: James Joyner is the publisher of Outside the Beltway and the managing editor of the Atlantic Council. He's a former Army officer, Desert Storm vet, and college professor with a PhD in political science from The University of Alabama. He lives just outside the Beltway in Alexandria, Virginia.

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