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• Minority candidates call for change at Fritz Pollard Alliance town hall at Senior Bowl
The NFL’s annual hiring cycle nearly has ended, but the criticism and concern regarding lack of diversity in the various decisions made could extend long after the attention of the league and its teams turns to the next item on the calendar. Jason Reid of ESPN’s TheUndefeated.com reports that the Fritz Pollard Alliance held a [more]...2020
• Fritz Pollard to urge expansion of Rooney Rule
The Fritz Pollard Alliance will suggest that the Rooney Rule be expanded beyond head coaches and general managers in an effort to increase minority hiring throughout the league....2020
• Diversity group rips NFL's 'abysmal' hiring record
The Fritz Pollard Alliance issued a sharp reaction Monday to the NFL's recent coaching hires, saying that the league's "abysmal record of hiring people of color in high ranking levels of NFL management" is due to a "flawed system" that must be changed....2020
• Fritz Pollard Alliance slams NFL hiring practices
There was a time when some thought the Fritz Pollard Alliance failed to show sufficient zeal regarding the league’s hiring practices. Those days definitely have ended. Now led by former NFL G.M. and league executive Rod Graves, who last week called the situation “shameful,” the group issued a strong and clear statement on Monday a...2020
• NFL reportedly considering widening of field
Could the NFL take a page from the CFL? In recent player safety discussions at the owners meetings, the idea of widening the field was discussed, according to Jay Glazer of The Athletic. Currently, the NFL field is 53 1/3 yards wide. Over time, players have gotten bigger, faster, and stronger, but offensive playmakers have the same amount of room t...2019
• 49ers scout Reggie Cobb dies
49ers scout Reggie Cobb died Saturday morning of an apparent heart attack, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He was 50. Cobb had been with the 49ers for more than 10 years. Following a lengthy NFL career as a running back, Cobb entered the scouting profession. He broke into the field as a Redskins scout in 2001 and joined the Buccaneers ...2019
• Opinion: As John Wooten exits, Fritz Pollard Alliance at critical juncture on NFL diversity

With the NFL facing diversity questions, the Fritz Pollard Alliance is in search of a new executive director after John Wooten retired from the role. ...2019
• The Latest: Giants' Barnes receives Fritz Pollard award

The Latest: Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants has been given a lifetime achievement award at the Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation's Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.'s Salute to Excellence Awards. ...2019
• The Latest: Cardinals president Bidwill wins diversity award

The Latest: Cardinals president Michael Bidwill wins diversity award from Fritz Pollard Alliance ...2019
Michael Bidwill
• The Latest: Rams beat Patriots in ‘Madden 19’ simulation

The Latest: Cardinals president Michael Bidwill wins diversity award from Fritz Pollard Alliance...2019
Michael Bidwill

• Book Excerpt: Daniel Snyder and the Unreal Power of NFL Owners
2015

• 49ers scout Reggie Cobb dies
49ers scout Reggie Cobb died Saturday morning of an apparent heart attack, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He was 50. Cobb had been with the 49ers for more than 10 years. Following a lengthy NFL career as a running back, Cobb entered the scouting profession. He broke into the field as a Redskins scout in 2001 and joined the Buccaneers ...2019
• Report: Bucs, Dolphins request interviews with Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy
The Buccaneers and Dolphins have requested interviews with Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, according to Terez Paylor of Yahoo Sports (on Twitter). Bieniemy, 49, was among those recommended by the Fritz Pollard Alliance for head coaching consideration this year and should be a hot candidate given the success of the Chiefs’ explosive offe...2019
Matt Nagy
• Did Browns not meet 'Rooney Rule' before hiring John Dorsey as GM?
Following the firing of Sashi Brown, the Cleveland Browns are moving on quickly and are set to hire John Dorsey as the new general manager (which you can read about here). The process, or lack thereof, has John Wooten, the chairman of the Fritz Pollard alliance, concerned. It is worth noting that while the firing happened on Thursday, it appears to...2017
• 2016 NFL Draft Order: Updated Selection List After Divisional Round
2016
• Vikings block coach from taking position with Browns
The Minnesota Vikings are blocking running backs coach Kirby Wilson from taking a position with the Cleveland Browns. According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Browns wanted to make Wilson their running game coordinator, which would qualify as a promotion. Minnesota, however, told Wilson he couldn’t go, with a source tellin...2016
Cleveland Browns

• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: The Super Bowl Everyone Will Love Hating
2015

• Book Excerpt: Daniel Snyder and the Unreal Power of NFL Owners
2015

• Advocacy group calls for Gruden hiring probe
The Fritz Pollard Alliance is calling on the NFL to investigate whether the Oakland Raiders violated the "Rooney Rule" when they hired Jon Gruden as coach....2018
Oakland Raiders
• Report: “Insulted” Horton leaving Titans for Browns
Ray Horton felt “insulted” by the Titans and will leave to become the Browns’ defensive coordinator, The Tennesseean reported Sunday. The report said Horton had requested and been granted a release from the Titans to join Hue Jackson’s staff in Cleveland. John Wooten, chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, said Horton felt ...2016
• Book Excerpt: Daniel Snyder and the Unreal Power of NFL Owners
2015
• 'His legacy will live on forever'
Dan Rooney was honored by the Fritz Pollard Alliance for his commitment to equal opportunity....2018
• On 80th birthday, Jim Brown's leadership and lessons stay with ex-teammate
2016
• John Wooten, head of Fritz Pollard Alliance, 'livid' over Browns' approach to Rooney Rule
Head of Fritz Pollard Alliance suggests Cleveland ignored spirit of rule given swift hiring of John Dorsey on Thursday. ...2017
• Singletary among coaching candidates on Fritz Pollard list
Mike Singletary among coaching candidates on Fritz Pollard Alliance list. ...2014
Mike Singletary
• Fritz Pollard candidate list includes Mike Singletary
Mike Singletary among coaching candidates on Fritz Pollard Alliance list. ...2014
Mike Singletary
• Mike Singletary re-emerges as coaching candidate
Mike Singletary among coaching candidates on Fritz Pollard Alliance list. ...2014
Mike Singletary
• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: The Super Bowl Everyone Will Love Hating
2015

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