Rooney Rule, NFL and Patriots

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 with the New England Patriots bringing in Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich for interviews,
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.
What is the Rooney Rule and why are the New England Patriots accused of breaking it?
Rod Graves, a former NFL executive who worked for teams such as the Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets, said that the New England Patriots did not comply with the spirit of the Ro
Business of Football: Patriots Expose Problem With Rooney Rule
Plus, the Cowboys were on-brand in their handling of Mike McCarthy, and thoughts about future contracts for Sam Darnold and Brock Purdy.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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Super Bowl champ says NFL's Rooney Rule a 'joke' to teams, criticizes how Patriots complied
Ryan Clark, a one-time Super Bowl champion and current ESPN NFL analyst, ripped the New England Patriots for how they complied with the Rooney Rule during their head-coaching search. The NFL’s ...
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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 ...