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'I don't want to be the Rooney': Inside the NFL's coach hiring process
Brian Flores' lawsuit finds the NFL's Rooney Rule at a crossroads as more than 20 coaches spoke to ESPN about the issues they face.
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The NFL's coach hiring process is being scrutinized, with many coaches expressing frustration with the Rooney Rule. This rule, designed to increase diversity in hiring, requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching positions.
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