5 Things Sunday Host James Brown explores the NFL's Rooney rule which requires teams to interview minority coaches and staff when positions like head coach, general manager, and coordinator positions open. Former NFL executives Andrew Brandt and Doug Whaley, and USA TODAY sports reporters Tom Schad and Tyler Dragon give their insights on the process of hiring coaches and executives in today's NFL.

Show Notes

The NFL coaches project

What's in it for interims? Carolina's Steve Wilks latest Black coach thrust into challenging role

A family affair: Nepotism and its networks fill many NFL coaching positions

NFL's path to top jobs still narrow, lengthy for coaches of color

Often interviewed, never hired: How hot-shot NFL head coaching candidates go cold

As NFL coaching carousel starts to spin, advocates unsure how Black candidates will fare

What we learned: Four key findings from USA TODAY's analysis of NFL coaches

PODCAST: Exploring USA TODAY Sports NFL coaches project and previewing Week 4

The NFL has a serious diversity problem. Here's what our USA TODAY Sports investigation found.

OG Culture Events

Doug Whaley XFL Profile

Business of Sports Podcast

Andrew Brandt at Villanova

Andrew Brandt on Twitter

Tyler Dragon on Twitter

Tom Schad on Twitter

James Brown on Twitter