Xavier Gutierrez:
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Given our priorities on diversity and inclusion, we believe that we are in the best position to guide Mitchell into becoming a leader for this cause and preventing bullying and racism now and in the future. As an organization, we have made our expectations very clear to him. We are willing to work with Mitchell and put in the time, effort, and energy and provide him with the necessary resources and platform to confront bullying and racism. This isn’t a story about excuses or justifications. It’s a story about reflection, growth, and community impact. A true leader finds ways for every person to contribute to the solution. We all need to be a part of the solution.
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This is an amazing opportunity, that should have been earned based on the player doing these things on his own accord. It basically reads to me like he is being provided with the opportunity and platform to be transformed into a leader BECAUSE of his past experience being a decade long bully.
I agree with the premise that a past bully, that matures and comes to these realizations on their own accord without the benefit of having an ample reward at the end of the road, could become a really good spokesperson for this topic. Someone who can share how he became that way, why he didn't see the warning signs, understanding the damage he created in hindsight, and how to repair one's life. That makes sense.
Just doesn't feel like this particular person has demonstrated the leadership skills to be that spokesperson, or earned the opportunity himself. He's getting the opportunity because he represented a "good value" at the draft slot he fell to.