Mike Vrabel interviewed with the Jets, but there was another team also looming to pursue him before the Patriots hired him.

In searching for the successor to Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots adhered to the ‘Rooney Rule’ — not in practice, but merely in principle.

Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach Aubrey Pleasant reacts after a play in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Did the New England Patriots violate the Rooney Rule in hiring Mike Vrabel? Uncover the controversy shaking up their hiring process.

The NFL’s Rooney Rule is a worthy idea clumsily executed. Established in 2003 and tweaked in 2021, it requires teams to interview at least two minority candidates in person before they are permitted to hire a head coach.

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Pep Guardiola offered no excuses after his Manchester City side's dramatic capitulation at Paris St Germain where City surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 at the Parc des Princes and are now in danger of crashing out of the Champions League at the first hurdle if they don't beat Club Brugge next week.

Pep Guardiola offered no excuses after his Manchester City side's dramatic capitulation at Paris St Germain on Wednesday. City surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 at the Parc des Princes and are now in danger of crashing out of the Champions League at the first hurdle.

Micah Hamilton has joined League One side Stockport County on loan for the rest of the season, having struggled to make an impact at Middlesbrough so far.

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