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A docuseries examining the evolution and impact of Black quarterbacks in professional football, Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback, will debut on Peacock on Thursday, Feb. 5. New episodes will stream weekly on Thursdays, chronicling the stories of trailblazing quarterbacks from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century who faced systemic barriers and cultural challenges while reshaping one of the most scrutinized positions in sports.
The series explores how Black quarterbacks were often steered away from the position, questioned for their leadership and intelligence, and forced to overcome entrenched stereotypes both on and off the field. Through archival footage, interviews and historical context, Field Generals traces how these athletes helped redefine what success at quarterback looks like in the NFL and paved the way for future generations.
NBC Sports’ Maria Taylor serves as an executive producer alongside Michael Yarvitz, Bill Wolff, Andrew Singer and Eddie Michaels. Rikki Hughes serves as both director and executive producer. The docuseries is produced in association with NFL Films, with Jessica Boddy, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers and Ross Ketover serving as executive producers.
The series features firsthand perspectives from a wide range of former and current Black quarterbacks, including James “Shack” Harris, Warren Moon, Doug Williams, Randall Cunningham, Vince Evans, Chuck Ealey, Rodney Peete, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson.
Additional voices include journalists, executives, and cultural commentators who help frame the broader social and historical significance of the position, such as Michael Wilbon, Rich McKay, Joe Gibbs, Michael Eric Dyson, Jayne Kennedy, Bomani Jones, Michael Beschloss and Bob Costas.
The series trailer can be viewed here.
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The series explores how Black quarterbacks were often steered away from the position, questioned for their leadership and intelligence, and forced to overcome entrenched stereotypes both on and off the field. Through archival footage, interviews and historical context, Field Generals traces how these athletes helped redefine what success at quarterback looks like in the NFL and paved the way for future generations.
NBC Sports’ Maria Taylor serves as an executive producer alongside Michael Yarvitz, Bill Wolff, Andrew Singer and Eddie Michaels. Rikki Hughes serves as both director and executive producer. The docuseries is produced in association with NFL Films, with Jessica Boddy, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers and Ross Ketover serving as executive producers.
The series features firsthand perspectives from a wide range of former and current Black quarterbacks, including James “Shack” Harris, Warren Moon, Doug Williams, Randall Cunningham, Vince Evans, Chuck Ealey, Rodney Peete, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson.
Additional voices include journalists, executives, and cultural commentators who help frame the broader social and historical significance of the position, such as Michael Wilbon, Rich McKay, Joe Gibbs, Michael Eric Dyson, Jayne Kennedy, Bomani Jones, Michael Beschloss and Bob Costas.
The series trailer can be viewed here.
Continue reading...
