NFL, Patriots and Rooney Rule

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.
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.
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? 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.
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.
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.
Business of Football: Patriots Expose Problem With Rooney Rule
The business of the NFL soon moves in front of the games to be the top story, and multiple stories are already in play.I ...
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 ...
Patriots coaching news tracker: Keep tabs on Mike Vrabel’s new staff
The Patriots spent Tuesday interviewing Chicago Bears interim coach Thomas Brown for their vacant post, MassLive confirmed.
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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Giants' Brandon Brown will have second GM interview with Raiders
New York Giants assistant GM Brandon Brown will meet with the Las Vegas Raiders in person on Monday for their vacant general ...
Report: Bears plan to interview Eddie George for head coach
Former NFL running back Eddie George, an offseason assistant coach in 2023 for the Bears, will have an interview for the vacant Bears coach job.
Cowboys complete interview with Robert Saleh
The Cowboys completed an interview with former Jets head coach Robert Saleh, the team announced Saturday. The interview was in-person. The Cowboys had a virtual interview with Eagles offensive ...
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 ...