Former Steelers Safety Ryan Clark has drawn heavy criticism online after leaving Tom Brady out of his “generational talent” list during a debate on ESPN. Netizens on X (formerly Twitter) accused Clark of being “racist” following his comments, which sparked a fiery discussion among fans and analysts.

What Clark said

Clark argued that while John Elway, Patrick Mahomes and Andrew Luck should be considered generational talents, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees do not fall into that category. “I think Patrick Mahomes is a generational talent. I don’t think Tom Brady. I don’t think Drew Brees. I don’t think Peyton Manning are generational talents,” he said.

Ex-Lions QB Dan Orlovsky pushed back, while Stephen A. Smith countered that “production” makes someone a generational player.

Backlash on social media

On X, many fans slammed Clark for disrespecting Brady, who is widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time. Some users went further, labeling Clark’s stance as “racist” and biased against white quarterbacks. Posts defending Brady pointed to his unmatched resume, including seven Super Bowl titles, multiple MVP awards, and all-time NFL records for touchdowns, passing yards and quarterback wins.

https://twitter.com/WarChest33/status/1963631135394496795

https://twitter.com/Michael_tHoover/status/1963630374493307183

https://twitter.com/FroemelAndy/status/1963715127141658800

Brady’s legacy in spotlight

Brady’s name continues to dominate debates around talent versus production. Despite Clark’s dismissal, Brady holds the NFL records for most touchdown passes, completions, games started and passing yards. He is also the only player to win Super Bowl MVP for two different teams.

The controversy over Clark’s comments has only reignited the generational talent debate — with social media ensuring Brady’s place in the conversation remains as strong as ever.

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