Indianapolis Colts new offensive coordinator Marcus Brady is now just one of four Black offensive coordinators in the NFL after he was promoted from quarterbacks coach this week officially.
Given the lack of minorities in prominent positions throughout the league, it has become somewhat of a talking point for the media. As Brady takes on a bigger role with the Colts, he understands his production could have an impact on future minority coaches getting more opportunities.
“I understand what’s going on in the media because it is a topic of discussion – the lack of minorities getting these opportunities. So I am definitely blessed and thankful for this,” Brady told the media Tuesday. “I understand that I have to go out there and do a great job,” Brady told the media It is my responsibility that given this opportunity to go out there and produce, so that others get the same opportunities that I have been blessed with here.”
Brady, along with Eric Bieniemy (Kansas City Chiefs), Byron Leftwich (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Anthony Lynn (Detroit Lions), comprise the Black offensive coordinators around the league.
“I’m definitely honored and proud for this opportunity,” said Brady. “I’m obviously thankful for Mr. (Jim) Irsay, Chris (Ballard) and Frank (Reich), all of them believing in me and giving me this opportunity.”
The biggest topic of discussion in the media has revolved around Bieniemy. Helping run the Chiefs offense, Bieniemy has had plenty of interviews to be a head coach in the NFL but none of them have resulted in an opportunity.
Brady will be replacing Nick Sirianni, who has taken the head coaching job for the Philadelphia Eagles. He has a lot of responsibilities now as the offensive coordinator and he’s hoping his production in this role will lead to more opportunities for Black and other minorities coaches aspiring to rise through the ranks.
