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Old 01-24-2009, 01:43 PM   #7
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The real problem with it, IMO, is that the minority candidates might see the writing on the wall as far as the Chiefs looking hard at Shanahan or Cowher, and refuse to bother interviewing. It's not a problem taking the time to interview them, but nobody wants to be seen as just fulfilling the requirements of the rule.
Well, IIRC the coach at Pitts was not high on their list but was their Rooney rule guy. He got hired. So, the rule does work and as Kclee said, it prepares them for future interviews.

In a way it can help teams not rush into a decision.
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