If the MLB or NHL player said it was about race then it would be about race. There are plenty of govt workers who are ignorant. What does longevity have to do with being knowledgeable?
http://fortune.com/2017/09/29/air-force-academy-leader-addresses-racism/ The Air Force Academy superintendent actually had to call out racism in the cadets.
That is why really good QBs take extra time to throw with guys so they get their routes right and make sure everyone is on the same page. Joe has done that 1 time by my memory in his whole tenure.
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/92594/joe-flacco-has-completed-twice-as-many-deep-passes-to-defenses-than-ravens At least someone is catching Joe's balls.
What timing plays? Joe only throws to open guys. He almost never throws a receiver open. But he also doesn't throw with guys in his off time either. He is a 9-5 QB. Nothing extra in him.