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Interestingly, the flexibility of the Rooney Rule has come into focus. While the rule mandates interviews be conducted, it does not require the hiring of candidates based solely on the quality of those interviews. There's a recognition that while the Rule is in place, teams will ultimately hire whom they believe fits their organization best. This reflects a broader acceptance within the NFL of the contemporary landscape, where the simple act of interviewing a minority candidate now serves as a means to increase visibility for these individuals.