Nepotism is when a person in power favors a relative over others, especially when giving a job. It’s seen as a negative because you can leave qualified candidates behind just so your family member has a prime position. The 2016 Buffalo Bills are another pristine example of this practice writes the NY Daily News.
“According to a well-placed source, Rex Ryan basically dedicated the 2016 season to resurrecting the reputation of his brother Rob, who most recently had been fired by the Cowboys and Saints,” writes Gary Myers.