Super Bowl Champion Calls NFL's Rooney Rule a 'Joke'

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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Dallas Cowboys coaching search: Ian Rapoport reveals potential timeline for hire, plan to fulfill Rooney Rule
Through the first week of their coaching search, the Dallas Cowboys’ list of interviews is coming into focus. But as NFL ...