The next four games may determine Zorn's fate.

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I don't entirely understand the Rooney rule but I'm not sure if we can just hire Shanahan mid-season just like that

I don't think we can. I'm in no way racist, but I think the Rooney rule is crap. Teams should be able to hire whomever they feel will do the best job leading their franchise, completely independent of ethnicity. With this rule, a team that may already have their mind made up on a coach has to interview a minority candidate just because. In cases like this it's a totally fake interview and a waste of time for both parties.

I highly doubt guys like Lovie Smith and Mike Tomlin have their jobs because the Rooney rule bought them an interview. They are head coaches because they are damn good at what they do. Skill level should get you an interview, not skin color.