70 % of NFL players are black but no recent head coach or GM spots were filled by minorities . Baltimore Ravens GM Steve Newsome is the NFL 's first black general manager . Newsome has been the Ravens ' general manager since 2002 . That is , if other blacks are given a chance in team decision-making roles . Under Newsome , the Ravens have made the playoffs seven times .
70 % of NFL players are black but no recent head coach or GM spots were filled by minorities . Baltimore Ravens GM Steve Newsome is the NFL 's first black general manager . Newsome has been the Ravens ' general manager since 2002 . Under Newsome , the Ravens have made the playoffs seven times .