PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Owner Art Rooney ll of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Heinz Field on November 10, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
The NFL has gotten a deal done to further promote its diversity in terms of Coaches and GMs. Here’s why Steelers Art Rooney II wants a change.
You may have heard of the Rooney Rule – an equality rule derived by Steelers ownership. It is the rule that when searching for a head coaching candidate, a team must interview one minority candidate for the job.