5. Rooney Rule/NFL Draft
On this week’s episode, the panel examines the effectivity, or lack there of, of the NFL’s Rooney Rule in insuring minority candidates a fair shake in the league’s coaching hire process. The policy’s history, shortcomings and potential improvements are all highlighted. But first, Zak describes the conflicting emotions surrounding the optics of last week’s NFL Draft, Ed considers the NBA’s broader responsibility in their plan for a return in the wake of COVID-19, and Andrew attempts to reconcile how an exhibition golf match may qualify as essential business.
