Multiple Patriots personnel 'disapproved' of Rooney Rule handling
Jan 10, 2025 · The New England Patriots received significant backlash for their handling of the Rooney Rule in their ongoing search for a new head coach. On Tuesday, the team satisfied the rule that required them to have at least two external interviews with minority candidates by interviewing Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton. Both candidates haven’t coached ...
What Is Rooney Rule? New England Patriots' Violation Explained
3 days ago · New England Patriots violated Rooney Rule (Image Credit: Getty Images) ... Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich. However, critics, including Graves, argue the interviews were mere formalities and not ...
Super Bowl champ says NFL's Rooney Rule a 'joke' to teams, …
The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their next coach about a week after firing Jerod Mayo. The team interviewed Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich to comply with the Rooney Rule – all done before the ...
Business of Football: Patriots Expose Problem With Rooney Rule
Jan 15, 2025 · Skirting the Rooney Rule. ... Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich, the only interviews they received. Another Black coach, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, turned down an opportunity ...
Patriots facing backlash for Rooney Rule handling in head coach …
Jan 8, 2025 · The NFL’s Rooney Rule has been around for years, but watching teams blatantly sidestep its intent never stops being frustrating. The #Patriots checked the box by interviewing Byron Leftwich and...
Journalist defends Patriots regarding accusations of 'sham' Rooney Rule …
Jan 14, 2025 · Last week, multiple noteworthy members of the NFL community accused the New England Patriots of completing "sham" interviews with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich ...
NFL’s Rooney Rule explained: Who did the Patriots interview …
Jan 12, 2025 · Before hiring Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, the New England Patriots adhered to the Rooney Rule by interviewing two minority candidates: Byron Leftwich, the former offensive coordinator...
Patriots Arrange Mike Vrabel HC Interview, Met With Pep Hamilton …
Jan 8, 2025 · While it comes across as cynical, the Pats have now satisfied the Rooney Rule requirement that stipulates clubs must meet with two external minority candidates before hiring a head coach. This is not to outright dismiss Leftwich and Hamilton, but neither has coached in the NFL for the past two seasons.
Patriots coaching search: All signs point to Mike Vrabel - The …
Jan 8, 2025 · Robert Kraft has already satisfied the Rooney Rule by interviewing Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich in person, meaning the Patriots are the first of the six teams with a head-coaching vacancy who ...
Patriots complete interviews with Byron Leftwich, Pep Hamilton
Jan 7, 2025 · The Patriots announced they completed interviews with Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton on Tuesday. That makes them the first team to comply with the Rooney Rule, which requires teams to conduct in-person interviews with at least two minority candidates.