Journalist defends Patriots from claims of 'sham' Rooney Rule ...
Jan 14, 2025 · The implication is that Patriots owner Robert Kraft never had any real interest in Leftwich or Hamilton and simply wanted to get to Vrabel as soon as possible.
Multiple Patriots personnel 'disapproved' of Rooney Rule handling
Jan 10, 2025 · 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. …
Rod Graves blasts Patriots for making 'mockery' of Rooney Rule
Jan 17, 2025 · Pep Hamilton, a former offensive coordinator at Stanford, talks during a news conference ahead of the 2012 Rose Bowl. AP Even the selection of Hamilton and Leftwich …
Patriots reportedly interviewed two candidates for head coaching …
Jan 7, 2025 · The New England Patriots have reportedly interviewed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and former Houston Texans offensive …
NFL rumors: Insiders praise Aaron Glenn's Patriots decision over …
Jan 12, 2025 · Patriots owner Robert Kraft has hired Mike Vrabel but Lions DC Aaron Glenn made a point about the Rooney Rule in the process.
Patriots Show Hosts Believe Mike Vrabel Knew He Was Getting Job …
1 day ago · Many were quick to call out Mr. Kraft and the Pats when they interviewed Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton — two Black coaches who haven't been on any team's radars for …
Patriots facing major backlash for Rooney Rule handling in head …
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 …
NFL insiders accuse Patriots of 'sham' interviews ahead of Mike
Days after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft confirmed he had fired first-year head coach Jerod Mayo following the club's 4-13 season, New England somewhat surprisingly interviewed …
Business of Football: Patriots Expose Problem With Rooney Rule
Jan 15, 2025 · The Patriots hired Vrabel soon after a couple of interviews with two Black former assistant coaches, Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich, the only interviews they received.
NFL insider accuses Patriots of 'sham' interviews with minorities
Jan 8, 2025 · The Patriots have already met that requirement after interviewing Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton. Neither candidate has NFL head coaching experience.
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