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Originally Posted by pilight
I'm surprised the league would allow that. It sets a dangerous precedent.
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From somewhere on the world wide web:
The rapid promotion of Mayo, arriving less than 24 hours after Belichick’s departure, results from a clause within the Rooney Rule that allows teams to bypass that minority interview requirement with a written succession plan. If a team has such a contractual plan in place prior to the season in which the vacancy occurs, hires and promotions can be made immediately.
Mayo was the center of the Patriots’ succession plan when he received a contract extension a year ago. Other examples of NFL succession plans permitted within the Rooney Rule:
- The Baltimore Ravens transitioned from GM Ozzie Newsome to Eric DeCosta in 2019.
- The Indianapolis Colts moved from coach Tony Dungy to Jim Caldwell in 2009.
- The Seattle Seahawks turned from coach Mike Holmgren to Jim Mora in 2009.
Even if there was no succession plan but - like many instances over the years - a team knows who it wants, I don't see why they'd need to proceed with the charade of the Rooney Rule if the candidate they are targeting is a poc. I mean, that's the idea, right? When there's no doubt about who a team wants and that guy (or gal) is a poc, that's a win for the overall goal. I'd think.