NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will continue to develop diversity initiatives and its policies are consistent with the current administration.
At a Super Bowl Week press conference, he called the theory of umpire favors “silly.”
“It's no secret that the White House fought against diversity,” the reporter enveloped his question. “Other things that aren't secret: the majority of NFL owners have supported the Republican Party to say the least, something that gives you confidence that it doesn't affect everything you're saying, the NFL Does it believe in diversity?
“Our owners are involved in everything we do,” Goodell said in response. “Our policies are designed to be within the scope of law and within the scope of practice.”
The executive said there was “no allocation” in the NFL system, and that its hiring initiative was intended to “open a 'funnel' that brings the best talent to the NFL.
Goodell said he is confident that the league's policies are “in line with the current administration and the last administration,” after speaking with his “Diversity Committee.”
He added, “I believe we are doing the right thing for the NFL.”
“…We felt that was the right thing for the National Football League.”
Goodell later mentioned it Rooney Rulesthe league's 2003 Diversity Recruitment Initiative is based on the recommendations of its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
Under the rules, when hiring for a general manager or head coach, NFL teams must conduct in-person interviews with at least two candidates deemed “diverse” outside the club. This includes “minority and/or female” candidates.
Teams must also interview at least two “minorities and/or women” for all coordinator positions, and at least one “diverse candidate” for QB coach positions or senior level executives. is required.
Goodell defended the rules at a press conference and made it clear that there are “no requirements” to hire a particular person.” [the] Race or gender basics. ”
However, he said the rules are net profits for the league, adding that the NFL will “continue those efforts.”
“We got caught up in diversity efforts because we felt that was the right thing for the National Football League. And we're not only convinced ourselves, but we're going to continue with those efforts. . The NFL is better.”
Conclusion that the diversity rules are a clear reflection of fans and players, Goodell said that the league did not implement the rules because of trends, but because it was the right thing to do.
At the same time, the NFL is removing the “final racism” message from the end zone before the Super Bowl and selecting the “Love Choose” message.
A league spokesperson said the message changes were due to recent US disasters, including a California wildfire and a DC passenger helicopter crash. The league has previously removed racial diversity messages from other initiatives, including the 2023 preseason.
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