Ireland and Fontenot

Saint Droopy said

And if that's their way of thinking they'll continue to suck. you don't worry about what another team gets... if this is YOUR guy you make the move. 3rd round picks are far from a "sure thing", and if you pass on a great GM just because your rival will get a couple 3s... you're an idiot franchise.

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I agree with this sentiment, but what if everything else is equal?

Your reasoning is why it's never been hard for quality franchises to set aside any potential bias to hire minority candidates. If it's the right person, it's the right person.

Now, in addition to overcoming any potential bias, a minority candidate has to be good enough to stand above the rest, plus offset awarding draft capital to your competitor. Maybe this rule results in more assistant coaches being hired/groomed, but if ever there was a "glass ceiling" for minority candidates to claim the biggest jobs, it just got a little thicker. I am not suddenly in favor of the rule just because the Saints might benefit.