Super Bowl Champion Calls NFL's Rooney Rule a 'Joke'

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.
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.
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.
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 — still, one former front office executive is less than satisfied with the mere checking of boxes. “[The organization made] a mockery of the process,
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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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What Is The Rooney Rule? Everything To Know About New England Patriots’ Violating It
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Former Bucs playcaller getting interest around the NFL for positions
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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Ryan Clark: NFL’s Rooney Rule has ‘become a joke’
“I think this kind of puts a light on the Rooney Rule, which, to me, the New England Patriots made a mockery of,” Clark said. “To interview Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich, two coaches who ...
Aaron Glenn declines to interview with Patriots
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with every team that has a head-coaching vacancy. Except one. Per ...
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 ...