Patriots must comply with Rooney Rule in de facto general manager search

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Patriots must comply with Rooney Rule in de facto general manager search

The Patriots began the formal process to officially name a de facto general manager this week, but before they make a decision or change any titles on staff, they must comply with the Rooney Rule. Per an NFL spokesperson, as part of any search for a “primary football position,” a team has to follow the Rooney Rule. So, if the Patriots name one person to the primary role in charge of personnel, they must first satisfy the Rooney Rule by interview…