The New England Patriots have parted ways with head coach Jerod Mayo after just one season, meaning the search for their next head coach is now underway. Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has ...

The New England Patriots wanted to hire Mike Vrabel, so they did. But how the organization and Robert and Jonathan Kraft got there has come under fire. After firing a minority head coach in Jerod Mayo ...

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 Rooney ...

“The entire football world knew Jerod Mayo was fired so Robert Kraft could hire Mike Vrabel. Vrabel is an excellent choice, but the hiring process made a complete mockery of the Rooney Rule. I know it ...

Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel reacts to a Titans penalty against the Seattle Seahawks during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. Vrabel was fired by ...

Since 2003, the NFL’s Rooney Rule has been in place to ensure that minority candidates receive consideration for coaching vacancies (later expanded to include certain front-office positions). As Fox ...

The controversial mechanics of the NFL’s Rooney Rule are once again coming into the spotlight. This time, it’s the New England Patriots who are the subject of widespread criticism about manipulating ...

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 ...

Patriots owner Robert Kraft made waves mere hours after his team's season finale vs. the Bills on Sunday when he decided to fire head coach Jerod Mayo after just one season. In a statement, the ...

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 ...