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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
NFL Insider accuses Patriots of 'blatantly sidestep' Rooney Rule
An NFL insider believes the Patriots are ignoring the Rooney Rule in their pursuit of Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.
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 ...
Chicago Bears coaching search tracker: Trade inquiry for Mike Tomlin reportedly rebuffed by Pittsburgh Steelers
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 ...
Jets HC candidate Aaron Glenn says he’s more than just a defensive coach
After missing the playoffs for 14 straight years, the Jets need someone like Glenn, who can influence all three phases.
Head coach candidate breaks silence on snubbing Patriots for interview
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn had a simple response when asked why he turned down a request to interview ...
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2025 NFL coaching/GM tracker: Bears to interview Eddie George for HC vacancy
Vrabel has been hired as New England's next head coach, replacing Jerod Mayo. Ben Johnson, Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich were also interviewed for the job. This will be Vrabel's second time as a ...