Grimm and Steelers had Verbal Agreement (rumor)

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

Why would Goodell urge Rooney to hire a minority? How to say this. There is not a current shortage of African-American head coaches as far as I can tell. Also, Rooney came up with the rule that requires that teams interview minority coaches, in fact it is known as the "Rooney Rule" so it's not like we're talking about Marge Schott here.

Most likely what happened is that Goodell or someone in his office mentioned Tomlin to the Steelers in passing and he then dazzled them in his interview. It sucks for Grimm. He has patiently waited his turn while turning down offers from other teams. He should get the hell out of there. I think the Steelers will be in for an extended period of losing.

No.

Based on solid reporting Grimm was offered the job on Sat. The speculation part involves Goodell urging Rooney to then change his mind and rescind the offer and hire Tomlin. Basically all of the reporters who have been involved have said they stand by what the wrote and trust the sources. The biggest thing to me is that no one has denied it. The story has been around for a over a week and not a peep from anybody. I tend to believe it.