BuffaloBill Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/rooney-rule-placed-under-legal-171136325.html The NFL’s “Rooney Rule” is being challenged in court. Knowing the nature of this topic is likely to be a political lightening rod, I am immediately moving it to PPP. The redirecting link will briefly sit on the main page as this is an important NFL topic. Enjoy the exchange. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 It's not fair to overlook left handed Polynesian Genderqueers in favor other other potential candidates. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Callahan Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Good. it could have easily been called the "PR rule." It didnt do a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I get what the intent is. However it does seem like a slap in the face to people who are interviewed in some cases. Look at the Bills OC job. It was pretty much Bradys job but they still had to interview 2 minority candidates. Everyone knew they didn't have a shot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBUNDY4TDS Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 The whole process is a shame. If you're talented, the nfl will find u. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokebball Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 27 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/rooney-rule-placed-under-legal-171136325.html The NFL’s “Rooney Rule” is being challenged in court. Knowing the nature of this topic is likely to be a political lightening rod, I am immediately moving it to PPP. The redirecting link will briefly sit on the main page as this is an important NFL topic. Enjoy the exchange. The best way to end racism is to quit being racist 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 What standing does this group have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 This could derail the entire 2024 season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardFan Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 This gets moved to the boondocks, but "Wheel of Fortune" re a Bill's fan winning on WOF stays? The Mods must be Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with No Name Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 This forum is the absolute worst with moving and merging threads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 6 hours ago, Roundybout said: What standing does this group have? It's a complaint filed with the EEOC, not a suit. Anyone can file a complaint, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 I wonder what Taylor Swift thinks about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Its never been clear to me what the baseline expecation of what coaching staffs should "look like" America - if "equity" 50% women head coaches, with a commensurate number of Asian and Hispanic coaches? NFL player base. Being an NFL player does not obviously make for a better NFL coach. People who coach football - ie the universe of high school, college and NFL coaches who make educational and career decisions to focus on coaching rather than playing or something else (think Sean McDermott, MIke Tomlin among many others in this group) Separately is it assumed that everyone regardless of race/color/creed/gender ethinticy is exactly equally likely to have the same coaching capabilities? Clearly the NFL does not believe this when it comes to players. If it is not true for players why would it be true for coaches? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 18 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: It's a complaint filed with the EEOC, not a suit. Anyone can file a complaint, apparently. The EEOC typically issues a right to sue letter then cases like this move to court. Even where they do not issue the letter, the case may still be moved forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 On 2/8/2024 at 12:45 PM, Pokebball said: The best way to end racism is to quit being racist Ha! Try telling that to the “Anti-Racists”…They believe being racist is the ONLY way to end racism…🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 The Rooney Rule mandates interview quotas, not hiring quotas. I don't see how you can challenge that. This lawsuit is just a dog whistle for the election. I favour keeping the Rooney rule awhile longer but not indefinitely. I don't know that we would have discovered great leaders like Dungy, Caldwell, Edwards, Tomlin and Bowles absent the rule. The challenge today is not overt racial bias but the fact that todays' rules favour offensive coaches. Most black coaches are defense oriented. Some of which was a direct result of past bias from the era of white only QBs. Warren Moon's best years were spent in Canada when he was graded on par with Joe Montana by the 49ers. He went north because he didn't think he'd get a fair shot as a starter in the NFL. College QBs Tony Dungy and Marlon Brisco were advised to change positions as pros to fully realize their "athletic potential". It wasn't that long ago that Jackie Harris and Doug Williams received death threats when they were starting NFL QBs. Then there was Bill Polian's cringeworthy advice for Lamar Jackson to switch to WR. We can rest assured that the merit principle is still in place by the fact that Eric Bienemy has not been offered a head coaching job. We should keep the Rooney rule unless it becomes irrelevant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 35 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: Ha! Try telling that to the “Anti-Racists”…They believe being racist is the ONLY way to end racism…🤣🤣🤣 Ya, the people fighting racism are the real problem... The KKK agrees with this 100% 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBUNDY4TDS Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 29 minutes ago, Tiberius said: Ya, the people fighting racism are the real problem... The KKK agrees with this 100% Oh please righteous one. Care to share your daily battles against racism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 3 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: The EEOC typically issues a right to sue letter then cases like this move to court. Even where they do not issue the letter, the case may still be moved forward. On who's behalf would a suit be brought? Who is the potential plaintiff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 3 hours ago, Tiberius said: Ya, the people fighting racism are the real problem... The KKK agrees with this 100% You don’t fight racism with more racism…so while “Anti-Racists” aren’t the whole problem, they certainly are a major part of the problem, as their ideology, unfortunately, now governs most of our institutions… And you’re right about the KKK agreeing with them, because both groups are extremist groups, that believe in discrimination and segregation of the races…👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStime Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 46 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: so while “Anti-Racists” aren’t the whole problem, they certainly are a major part of the problem, as their ideology, unfortunately, now governs most of our institutions… WTF - you sound a lot like Nikki Haley and this guy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStime Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 2 hours ago, JaCrispy said: You don’t fight racism with more racism…so while “Anti-Racists” aren’t the whole problem, they certainly are a major part of the problem, as their ideology, unfortunately, now governs most of our institutions… And you’re right about the KKK agreeing with them, because both groups are extremist groups, that believe in discrimination and segregation of the races…👍 This must be one of those “Anti-Racists” you talk about… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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