NFL owners expand Rooney Rule to broaden leadership access
NFL owners advanced expanded Rooney Rule measures to require more minority interviews for head coach and senior roles and broaden the rule to executive positions. By 2021 clubs must interview external minority candidates for coach and senior front office roles and include minorities or women in senior level interviews. The plan also allows external coaches to pursue coordinator jobs and sets rules for disputes and signing timelines.
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Power Five lobbyists push NIL changes amid NCAA pay debate
The Power Five conferences and NCAA lobbyists push for a national NIL framework while players could earn from their name image and likeness. ACC, Big 12, Pac-12, Big Ten, and SEC hired Washington lobbyists, with PAC-12 spending 70,000 and others paying 60,000 to 60,000 for firms. Rep Walker criticizes NCAA spending during the pandemic as calls for a legal backdrop grow amid ongoing pay talks and potential future implications.
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Browns face uphill work with new staff in pandemic era
In mid May the Browns face a slow build as Stefanski and staff, new to head coaching, have limited in person time. Berry should pursue a veteran on defense, with receiver depth and cornerback help next. Media coverage plans remain unsettled, and undrafted backs offer limited roster hope.
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Olivier Vernon
Adrian Clayborn
Denzel Ward
Greedy Williams
Kevin Johnson
A.J. Green
Odell Beckham Jr
Jarvis Landry
Tretter calls for safe NFL return plans amid COVID challenges
Tretter describes biweekly calls with players and spouses to assess what playing in 2020 could look like and to ensure safety in daily routines. He warns that passing viruses through close contact is inherent to football and outlines the need for many ideas and ongoing discussions to create a safer environment. NFLPA medical director Thom Mayer mentions testing prototypes for face masks with N95 materials as part of safety measures.
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Browns Notes Zoom bonding amid off season virtual sessions
Browns center JC Trotter describes Zoom workouts as players bond and review plays while awaiting in person team gatherings in Berea. The piece notes preseason schedules with Chicago Green Bay and Tampa Bay fixtures, Stefanski’s Vikings past, Barry’s focus on offense, and Trotter’s NFLPA presidency activity.
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