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When word leaked shortly after the Lions got knocked out of the playoffs that the Bears planned to bring in Tennessee State coach Eddie George for an interview, then proceeded to hire Johnson the next day, it appeared as though George’s interview was primarily to get the Bears compliant with the Rooney Rule.
Chairman George McCaskey denied that, saying George was a legitimate candidate, and George said this week that was his understanding as well.