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The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams who develop them.
More interviews didn’t equal more hirings this offseason.
According to an analysis of candidates known to have interviewed for seven head coach openings this month, 11 were minorities and 16 were white. Only two of the seven jobs went to minorities.
The NFL shield logo is seen following a press conference held by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (not pictured) at the George R. Brown Convention Center on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams who develop them. More interviews didn t equal more hirings this offseason. According to an analysis of candidates known to have interviewed for seven head coach openings this month, 11 were minorities and 16 were white. Only two of the seven jobs went to minorities. Some consider it progress but most agree there s a long way to go. There s still work to be done in this area,
Brunell played the final years of his lengthy career for the Jets, where Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn was coaching running backs at the time.