The Rooney Rule works, but pipeline adjustments are needed, founders say
Two original founders of the NFL's Rooney Rule told ESPN they agree with commissioner Roger Goodell that the league's efforts ...
Why The NFL’s Well-Intentioned Rooney Rule Was Never Going To Address Diversity
The National Football League now has more coaches of color than ever, but it also puts potential coaches who are men of color through the wringer by setting them up ...
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Rooney Rule founders agree with Goodell but point to shortage of offensive coaches
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said this week that the Rooney Rule and other DEI efforts "make the NFL better" but two men who helped write the rule say a paucity of Black offensive coordinators ...
The NFL Is Removing “End Racism” From End Zones. What That Move Means
One way to end racism is to choose love. However, to end injustices, we have to name them, and address them with action. The ...
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Rooney Rule: Roger Goodell Says NFL Will Continue Its Diversity Rules
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed on Monday that the NFL will continue its diversity efforts, despite the Trump ...
The illusion of equal opportunity for minority NFL coaches
Still unresolved is a 2022 lawsuit filed by Black head coach Brian Flores. Despite posting two winning seasons during his three-year tenure, he was fired by the Miami Dolphins. Flores filed a suit ...
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The Rooney Rule works, but pipeline adjustments are needed, founders say
Two original founders of the NFL's Rooney Rule told ESPN they agree with commissioner Roger Goodell that the league's efforts on diversity are bearing fruit, but they say there's more work to do.
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The Rooney Rule works, but pipeline adjustments are needed, founders say
In his pre-Super Bowl news conference this week in New Orleans, Goodell said the league remained committed to the Rooney Rule, not because it is a "trend" but because it is "the right thing" to ...