Rooney Rule, NFL and Patriots

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 —
NFL insiders accuse Patriots of 'sham' interviews ahead of Mike Vrabel meeting
Breer directly noted the Patriots could've run "a sham interview process" simply because they are "desperate" to get to Vrabel, who has attracted interest from several other clubs and could be hired at any time. Additionally, Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz accused the Patriots of "blatantly" sidestepping the Rooney Rule:
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.
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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NFL insiders raise suspicion as Patriots satisfy Rooney Rule overnight in search for Jerod Mayo's replacement
NFL insiders Josina Anderson and Albert Breer questioned the New England Patriots over a decision to interview two coaches from a specific pool on the same day.
Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as HC: Three-time Super Bowl champion bringing winning pedigree back to New England
Mike Vrabel got the call from the Patriots that the team was trading him to the Kansas City Chiefs. Eight years of service in ...
Patriots coaching news tracker: Keep tabs on Mike Vrabel’s new staff
According to Reiss, sources around the NFL also expect former Titans strength coach Frank Piraino to join Vrabel in New ...