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He drew comparisons with other highly protected black athletes and coaches, such as Deion Sanders, Colin Kaepernick, Lamar Jackson, and Mike Tomlin—all of whom receive a degree of shielded praise that, in Whitlock’s view, often stalls their development. Whitlock claimed that honest criticism, including humble setbacks like Bryce Young’s benching, is what truly fosters growth and maturity.