Rooney Rule, New England 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.
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 are minorities but ESPN’s Ryan Clark isn’t convinced it’s effective.
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
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.
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.
Patriots coaching search slammed as rule-bending ‘sham’ with Mike Vrabel front-runner
The Patriots are searching for a new coach after firing Jerod Mayo on Sunday following a brutal first season at the helm.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
Patriots complete interviews with Byron Leftwich, Pep Hamilton
The Patriots announced they completed interviews with Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton on Tuesday. That makes them the first ...
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Bomani Jones on Patriots ‘skirting’ Rooney Rule: ‘I do not think that’s what happened at all’
After the Patriots’ hiring of Vrabel became official over the weekend, Jones spent several minutes on his podcast The Right Time discussing why the team interviewing Pep Hamilton and Byron ...
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 ...
Chicago Bears coaching search tracker: Tennessee State coach Eddie George interviews at Halas Hall
After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears are now embarking on a ...
For the Bills-Ravens winner, relief. For the loser, another year of questions and doubts.
Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson were both first-round picks, and are both on a Hall of Fame track. They also share the same ...