Blake was involved in a controversy towards the end of his tenure as defense line coach for the Dallas Cowboys. According to The New York Times, Blake made claims to head coach Barry Switzer that Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman treated his black teammates differently and was a racist. In response to this, many members of the Cowboys organization, including black coaches and players, came to the defense of the quarterback.
Blake was embroiled in a dispute towards the end of his tenure as defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys. According to The New York Times, Blake made allegations against head coach Barry Switzer that Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman treated his African American teammates unfairly and held racist views. In response, many members of the Cowboys organization, including black coaches and players, rallied in support of the quarterback.