NFL, Rooney Rule and Patriots

Super Bowl champ says NFL's Rooney Rule a 'joke' to teams, criticizes how Patriots complied
Super Bowl champion Ryan Clark blasted the New England Patriots on "Inside the NFL" for how they complied with the NFL's Rooney Rule when they hired Mike Vrabel.
What is the Rooney Rule? Breaking down the NFL’s policy as Cowboys coaching search begins
As teams begin to shift focus into the 2025 offseason, the league currently features six head coaches of color. Former Cowboys scout John Wooten has been key in the Rooney Rule’s implementation, noting that there’s still work to be done.
Ex-NFL GM rips Patriots' Rooney Rule 'mockery' amid Mike Vrabel hire
Former NFL GM Rod Graves criticized the Patriots' usage of the Rooney Rule by interviewing two black candidates before hiring Mike Vrabel.
Super Bowl Champion Calls NFL's Rooney Rule a 'Joke' After Patriots' Controversial Coaching Search
Ryan Clark, former Super Bowl champion and ESPN analyst, criticizes the New England Patriots for their handling of the Rooney Rule during their recent head-coaching search, reigniting debates about NFL diversity efforts.
NFL’s Rooney Rule explained: Who did the Patriots interview before hiring Mike Vrabel?
The Patriots have a new person in charge of all things football and they expect Vrabel to bring some order to the team.
NFL Insider accuses Patriots of 'blatantly sidestep' Rooney Rule
An NFL insider believes the Patriots are ignoring the Rooney Rule in their pursuit of Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.
Ex-NFL exec eviscerates Patriots for making ‘mockery’ of NFL’s Rooney Rule
In searching for the successor to Jerod Mayo, the Patriots adhered to the NFL’s Rooney Rule — but one former front office executive is not thrilled with how the process played out.
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What Is The Rooney Rule? Everything To Know About New England Patriots’ Violating It
Did the New England Patriots violate the Rooney Rule in hiring Mike Vrabel? Uncover the controversy shaking up their hiring ...
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Former Steelers Safety Ryan Clark Thinks Rooney Rule Has Become a Mockery
Former Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Ryan Clark thinks the Rooney Rule has become a complete joke. That was made evident ...
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Ryan Clark: NFL’s Rooney Rule has ‘become a joke’
The Rooney Rule is an NFL policy that requires teams to interview ethnic-minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs. The rule was created to help coaches who ...
Report: Dennis Allen the “leading candidate” to become Bears’ defensive coordinator
The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints head coach Dennis Allen, per Schefter.
Latest interview could allow Bears coach search to go faster
Eddie George, the Tennessee State coach and former Titans running back star, is a longshot for the Bears job. The Bears are ...
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Saints may force major NFL coaching domino to fall this week because of their latest HC search decision
Finding a head coach in the NFL is a tenuous time for front offices around the league. For the New Orleans Saints, they are ...
Bears to Interview Former NFL RB Eddie George for Head Coach Job
The Bears are planning to interview Tennessee State coach Eddie George on Sunday, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported. In his fourth season with Tennessee State, the team won the Big South-OVC title and ...
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Dallas Cowboys coaching search: Ian Rapoport reveals potential timeline for hire, plan to fulfill Rooney Rule
Through the first week of their coaching search, the Dallas Cowboys’ list of interviews is coming into focus. But as NFL ...