Hunt For A Head Coach

[BigKen]

Patriots have interviewed Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich.

Albert Breer is screaming that the Patriots are conducting a "scam" search because those two meet the two minority interviews required by the Rooney Rule. How come there was no screaming last year when he hired a black coach, who they wanted, and didn't interview any Hispanics, Arabs or Jews??

Vrabel is officially interviewing Thursday morning.

Ben Johnson can interview Thursday because it's the only free day before the weekend games start.

Rumors have said that Mike McCarthy spoke with the Krafts yesterday.

 

[BigKen]

What to know about Patriots candidate Byron Leftwich

The Patriots interviewed Byron Leftwich on Tuesday. Here's what to know about the coaching candidate

www.masslive.com

 

[BigKen]

What to know about Patriots candidate Pep Hamilton

The Patriots spoke with an under-the-radar candidate for their head coaching vacancy.

www.masslive.com

 

[BigKen]

NFL insiders accuse Patriots of 'sham' interviews ahead of Mike Vrabel meeting

New England has long been linked with Vrabel and reportedly will interview him on Thursday.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[BigKen]

Report: Surprise candidate has interest in Patriots head-coaching job

The New England Patriots have been one of the worst teams in the NFL over the last two seasons, but they may still have a chance to hire arguably the top head coach candidate available.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Patriots have interviewed Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich.

Please no.

Albert Breer is screaming that the Patriots are conducting a "scam" search because those two meet the two minority interviews required by the Rooney Rule. How come there was no screaming last year when he hired a black coach, who they wanted, and didn't interview any Hispanics, Arabs or Jews??

Vrabel is officially interviewing Thursday morning.

Ben Johnson can interview Thursday because it's the only free day before the weekend games start.

Rumors have said that Mike McCarthy spoke with the Krafts yesterday.

No to Mike.

 

[BigKen]

Raiders fired their head coach Pierce and minority owner Tom Brady supposedly has been asked by majority owner Mark Davis to help him find the next victim.

 

[BigKen]

Raiders fired their head coach Pierce and minority owner Tom Brady supposedly has been asked by majority owner Mark Davis to help him find the next victim.

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Mark Davis has reportedly called Bill Belichick to inquire about his interest in taking the HC position with the Las Vegas Raiders.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

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Mark Davis has reportedly called Bill Belichick to inquire about his interest in taking the HC position with the Las Vegas Raiders.

1) I doubt Bill will leave North Carolina this fast.
2) I shared a rumor that Tom was selling the BB HC idea as soon as the NFL OK'ed his ownership.
3) Maybe next year?

 

[nefansince75]

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Mark Davis has reportedly called Bill Belichick to inquire about his interest in taking the HC position with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Is it me, or is Davis' haircut his best quality?

 

[BigKen]

Ben Johnson ill interview with the Patriots today via zoom.

Jerry Jones has refused to allow Mike McCarthy to interview anywhere.

Vrabel will interview in person today.

The Patriots ill have a new head coach before the sun sets in Foxboro today.

 

[BigKen]

Everyone sidesteps the Rooney Rule but the Patriots get called out for following it.

Patriots facing major backlash for Rooney Rule handling in head coach search

The Patriots are under fire for their handling of the Rooney Rule

patriotswire.usatoday.com

 

[BigKen]

Flores will interview Friday so there won't be a head coach announcement today.

‘He became a dictator.’ Ex-QB warns NFL teams about former Patriots coach

Ryan Fitzpatrick is warning teams when it comes to a former Patriots coach. "By the end of his time there, he became a dictator."

www.masslive.com

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Flores will interview Friday so there won't be a head coach announcement today.

‘He became a dictator.’ Ex-QB warns NFL teams about former Patriots coach

Ryan Fitzpatrick is warning teams when it comes to a former Patriots coach. "By the end of his time there, he became a dictator."

www.masslive.com

I believe Johnson will interview tomorrow as well.

 

[cdumler7]

Patriots have interviewed Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich.

Albert Breer is screaming that the Patriots are conducting a "scam" search because those two meet the two minority interviews required by the Rooney Rule. How come there was no screaming last year when he hired a black coach, who they wanted, and didn't interview any Hispanics, Arabs or Jews??

Vrabel is officially interviewing Thursday morning.

Ben Johnson can interview Thursday because it's the only free day before the weekend games start.

Rumors have said that Mike McCarthy spoke with the Krafts yesterday.

I think the NFL needs to figure out a new way to handle coaching interviews. Unfortunately teams have been doing this for a long time of doing what it takes to meet the rules set up, but there are times like this situation with the Patriots where they have a clear path they want to go with Vrabel. Is it worth wasting the times of others because of some rules put in place?

I think it is great that the NFL wants to help minority coaches get more opportunities but forcing teams to interview them might not be the answer.

 

[nefansince75]

The Rooney rule isn't just about getting minority candidates immediate jobs. It's also about getting them in the door and gaining experience with interviewing as well as breaking stereotypical understandings within organizations.

 

[BigKen]

breaking stereotypical understandings within organizations.

Most owners and teams have gotten beyond the stereotypical biases of the past. Just as they have gotten beyond the old black quarterback biases.
The problem is being 'forced' to interview two minority candidates. No one like being forced to follow rules when hiring anyone. Why aren't teams forced to interview at last two female candidates for every position???

The Rooney Rules is a bullshit, save face. for the NFL.

I can't wait for a woman to sue the NFL because she didn't get an interview for a GM position. Half a trillion in damages???

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Most owners and teams have gotten beyond the stereotypical biases of the past. Just as they have gotten beyond the old black quarterback biases.
The problem is being 'forced' to interview two minority candidates. No one like being forced to follow rules when hiring anyone. Why aren't teams forced to interview at last two female candidates for every position???

The Rooney Rules is a bullshit, save face. for the NFL.

I can't wait for a woman to sue the NFL because she didn't get an interview for a GM position. Half a trillion in damages???

Isn't a woman already considered a minority?
If they interviewed a woman would that count as 1?

 

[justanidiot]

I believe Johnson will interview tomorrow as well.

there were reports Johnson was interviewing with the bears on saturday the 11th, Games start at 330 central time.

I dont know about your fans, but I really do not want a head coach who is taking any, I mean absolutely ANY TIME away from his playoff preparations. Players are off recovering, but coaching should never be shut off to interview for the next job.

Also wondering if the Mayo firing was due to the Lovie Smith deal in Houston of winning away the number one pick. I think that was the best thing to happen to Houston. Nobody is saying they would not have chosen CJ anyway, but it did save them a few million dollars, right?

 

[Southieinnc]

there were reports Johnson was interviewing with the bears on saturday the 11th, Games start at 330 central time.

I dont know about your fans, but I really do not want a head coach who is taking any, I mean absolutely ANY TIME away from his playoff preparations. Players are off recovering, but coaching should never be shut off to interview for the next job.

Also wondering if the Mayo firing was due to the Lovie Smith deal in Houston of winning away the number one pick. I think that was the best thing to happen to Houston. Nobody is saying they would not have chosen CJ anyway, but it did save them a few million dollars, right?

I would not be happy.
Note that not only can it affect the job performance but can also affect the interview!