ESPN: Redskins to Interview G. Williams Today

[WillH]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I think Tomlin got the job because he was a good coach not because of this rule.

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack
Personally I think it's a bit unfair to say Tomlin got the job because of the Rooney Rule. He may have gotten the interview, but he earned the job through his previous work, and his interview. IMO.

WillH (bottom of page 3):

Oh no doubt, I did not mean to imply he only got the job because he is a minority, only that he was given the opportunity. Apparently Russ Grimm was the heir apparent in that situation, but the Rooney Rule gave Tomlin the opportunity to present his case, and he obviously was the best candidate.