It is not about whether or not racism exists.  Remember, one of the coaches not mentioned for the Kansas City job was Tim Lewis.  The bottom line is (similar to other situations) people have their own preferences when hiring somebody.  Can someone's preferences include a certain race?  Sure it can.  It probably has happened countless of times.  Still race is in line with age, experience, family, friendships etc.  With the number of African-American players and assistant coaches that have gone through the league, one would not be wrong for thinking that there should be more African-American head coaches.  Though before screaming bloody murder, look at the relationship between those potential candidates and the people who are doing the hiring.  Herman Edwards was in good standing with the "right" people.  Often that is the most important thing, no matter what color a person is.  

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