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Pittsburgh Steelers' Art Rooney II says NFL will consider more ways to improve Rooney Rule

The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams who develop them.

More interviews didn't equal more hirings this offseason.

According to an analysis of candidates known to have interviewed for seven head coach openings this month, 11 were minorities and 16 were white. Only two of the seven jobs went to minorities.

Some consider it progress but most agree there's a long way to go.

"There's still work to be done in this area, no question about it," Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II said Thursday.