Rooney Rule, NFL and Patriots

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 process.
Ex-NFL exec eviscerates Patriots for making ‘mockery’ of NFL’s Rooney Rule
In searching for the successor to Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots adhered to the ‘Rooney Rule’ — not in practice, but merely in principle.
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.
Multiple Patriots personnel 'disapproved' of Rooney Rule handling
People in New England reportedly “disapproved” of the team’s handling of the Rooney Rule in the head coach search
The Patriots Are Taking Heat For How They Handled Rooney Rule
The NFL's Rooney Rule has been in place for more than 20 years as a way to help ensure that minority coaching candidates get a fair shot at jobs. But as time has gone on it's increasingly become a box that owners just check off on the way to hiring the candidates that they already had in mind —
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.
Patriots facing major backlash for Rooney Rule handling in head coach search
Mike Vrabel is believed to be the frontrunner for the head coaching job in New England, and the team quickly cleared a path to hiring him by interviewing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and former Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton on Tuesday.
NFL rumors: Insiders praise Aaron Glenn's Patriots decision over Rooney Rule 'sham'
Patriots owner Robert Kraft has hired Mike Vrabel but Lions DC Aaron Glenn made a point about the Rooney Rule in the process.
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Journalist defends Patriots regarding accusations of 'sham' Rooney Rule interviews
During the latest edition of his "The Right Time" podcast, sports journalist Bomani Jones defended the Patriots even though ...
Jets Rival Getting Ripped For Alleged Rooney Rule Fraud
Patriots owner Robert Kraft has always gone outside the box with many of his coaches and roster management. He didn't offer a ...
NFL insider accuses Patriots of ‘sham’ interviews with minority head coach candidates
One NFL Insider called the Patriots' head coaching search a "sham" aimed at circumventing the league's Rooney Rule ...
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Robert Kraft reveals Patriots’ next steps in head-coaching search
FOXBORO — After firing Jerod Mayo as his head coach Sunday, Robert Kraft is moving quickly ... a head coach until they satisfy the NFL’s Rooney Rule, which mandates two in-person interviews ...
All signs point to Robert Kraft picking Mike Vrabel | Karen Guregian
Dumping Jerod Mayo not long after game's end suggests Robert Kraft might already have someone in mind as the next Patriots ...
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Patriots Legend Slams New England Over 'BS' Coaching Decision
The New England Patriots made a lot of headlines after their Week 18 win over the Buffalo Bills. The Pats lost out on the ...