How many black starting Qb are in the nil?

Answer 1

In the 2013 NFL season, there are 8/9 (see Manuel/Lewis note) black starting quarterbacks in the NFL. They are:

• Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins
• Geno Smith, New York Jets
• Russell Wilson*, Seattle Seahawks
• Colin Kaepernick**, San Francisco 49ers
• EJ Manuel+, Buffalo Bills
• Thad Lewis+, Buffalo Bills
• Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
• Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles
• Terrelle Pryor, Oakland Raiders

* - Russell Wilson ethnicity is described as African American and American Indian

** - Colin Kaepernick ethnicity is described as African American and Eurpoean

+ - EJ Manuel was the Buffalo Bills starter, but was injured in Game 5. He was replaced by Thad Lewis. Manuel is projected to return to the starters role when he recovers from his injury.