The New York Jets interviewed Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy in January 2019 for their head-coaching vacancy. Had the Jets hired Bienemy instead of Adam Gase (and all other variables remained constant), they would’ve received the 73rd pick in the 2020 NFL draft, not the 79th pick, in accordance with a proposed update to the Rooney Rule.
"Clearly we are not where we want to be on this level," Roger Goodell said in January regarding head coach and general manager opportunities for minorities. "It's clear we need to change. We have already begun discussing those changes, what stages we can take next to determine better outcomes.