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

Former NFL GM Rod Graves criticized the Patriots' usage of the Rooney Rule by interviewing two black candidates before hiring Mike Vrabel.

People in New England reportedly “disapproved” of the team’s handling of the Rooney Rule in the head coach search

Ryan Clark, former Super Bowl champion and ESPN analyst, criticizes the New England Patriots for their handling of the Rooney Rule during their recent head-coaching search, reigniting debates about NFL diversity efforts.

In searching for the successor to Jerod Mayo, the Patriots adhered to the NFL’s Rooney Rule — still, one former front office executive is less than satisfied with the mere checking of boxes. “[The organization made] a mockery of the process,