How many black quarterbacks have the Eagles had?

Counting backups, the Eagles had at least nine minority quarterbacks in the past 30 years - and that's not counting a running back who tossed six touchdowns. Which makes us wonder: Can Eagles fans name them all? Here's a series of trivia questions.

How many black quarterbacks did the Philadelphia Eagles have?

Drafted 37th overall in the 1985 NFL draft, Cunningham played 11 seasons in Philly before injuries caused him to be benched in favor of another black quarterback, Rodney Peete in 1995. Cunningham, Peete, Donovan McNabb, and Michael Vick – each led Eagles teams to the playoffs.

What NFL team has had the most black QB?

• Philadelphia Eagles – 344 games.
• Tennessee Titans / Houston Oilers – 336 games.
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 234 games.
• Minnesota Vikings — 213 games.
• Seattle Seahawks — 212 games.
• Carolina Panthers — 162 games.
• Washington Football Team — 148 games.
• Jacksonville Jaguars — 127 games.

Who is Lions quarterback?

(Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions). Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12) and Detroit Lions guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (72) during a NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, GA.

Who is the best quarterback in Eagles history?

Donovan McNabb

The next five seasons saw the team make the playoffs and win at least one postseason game. All five of these years landed him in the Pro Bowl. Statistically, McNabb is the most prolific QB in franchise history. He is the only Eagle to collect over 30,000 career passing yards and 200 passing TDs.

Has a black QB ever won a Super Bowl?

Black History Month: A look back at Doug Williams becoming the first Super Bowl-winning Black quarterback.

How many black QB have won the Super Bowl?

For years, the Washington Redskins' Doug Williams was the only Black quarterback to lead his team to Super Bowl victory, in 1988. Eventually, the Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson succeeded in 2014, and now the Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes has joined the elite club.

Have the Chicago Bears had a black quarterback?

The Bears have had very few Black quarterbacks over their 100+ year existence. Fields is only the second Black QB the franchise has ever drafted, and the first since Vince Evans in 1977.

Who was the first black NFL quarterback?

In 1968, Marlin Briscoe became the first Black starting quarterback in modern pro football in America. This is the story of how he came to achieve that, and the legacy he left.

How many black quarterbacks are in the NFL in 2020?

10 of the league's 32 starting quarterbacks were black at the start of the 2020 NFL season, the most in a single week in NFL history.

Is Randall Cunningham related to Sam Cunningham?

He was the older brother of former UNLV and NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham and uncle of Randall Cunningham II and world champion high jumper Vashti Cunningham. Cunningham was the 2010 Inductee to the Patriots Hall of Fame.

What happened to Donovan McNabb?

He officially retired an Eagle in 2013. Since then, McNabb has gone the familiar route of TV analyst. He's worked for the NFL Network, FOX Sports, and ESPN, but controversy has followed McNabb off the field and into his studio career.

How many black quarterbacks are in the NFL in 2021?

This season, nine of the league's 32 opening weekend starting quarterbacks will be Black. Most aren't only the faces of their franchises, they're being pushed as the faces of the league.

Has a black QB won MVP?

Most experts predict that the style and flair with which they play will become a staple in the NFL over the next 10 years. Mahomes, 23, became the second African-American quarterback to win the NFL's MVP award outright. Steve McNair shared the award with Peyton Manning in 2003.

Which quarterback has lost the most Super Bowls?

Jim Kelly and Frank Reich are tied for losing the most career games by a quarterback in Super Bowls, with 4 losses.

How many black quarterbacks have there been?

Progress, it seems, has stalled. Two decades into the 21st century, 11 Black quarterbacks playing a significant amount of time somehow remains the NFL's high-water mark, even though there are 32 teams and the league's player population is majority Black.

What percent of the NFL players are black?

But wow—about 70% of NFL players are black.

Who was the Eagles quarterback before hurts?

Hurts, 23, was the Eagles' second-round draft pick in 2020, and his arrival changed everything. Former Eagles QB Carson Wentz was reportedly upset that the team picked a QB in the draft, and that created a rift between him and essentially everyone who wasn't a player.

Who are the three quarterbacks for the Eagles?

The Eagles have used five different opening-day quarterbacks since Donovan McNabb made his 10th straight opening-day start in 2009: Kevin Kolb in 2010, Michael Vick 2011 through 2013, Nick Foles in 2014 and 2018, Sam Bradford in 2015 and Carson Wentz in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

Who was Calvin Johnson's QB?

Seven of Johnson's nine seasons in Detroit were with Stafford as his quarterback.