Rooney Rule founders agree with Goodell but point to remaining diversity needs

Xuan ThaiFeb 8, 2025, 06:14 AM ET

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Two original founders of the NFL’s Rooney Rule told ESPN they agree with commissioner Roger Goodell that the league’s efforts on diversity are bearing fruit, but they say there’s more work to do. One noted an ongoing gap in a key head coach recruiting pool: offensive coordinators.

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