Report: NFL tables move to incentivize hiring of minority coaches, executives
On Monday, the NFL expanded its "Rooney Rule" to require clubs interview at least a pair of external minority candidates for head coaching positions and one minority candidate for a coordinator job.
But a controversial aspect of a proposed change seems to have been returned for future consideration.
Tuesday afternoon, NFL insider Jim Trotter reported plans to reward organizations that hire and maintain minority head coaches won't immediately be adopted by the league:
As Judy Battista of NFL.com explained, the motion could pass down the road:
Last Friday, Trotter reported for NFL.com that the league was contemplating bolstering third-round draft positions for teams that hire diverse candidates for coaching and executive positions.
An organization that filled multiple positions with such candidates could potentially move up as many as 16 slots in future drafts.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn criticized the idea last week while speaking with Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio.
"I think sometimes you can do the wrong thing while trying to do the right thing," Lynn said.
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