Business of Football: Patriots Expose Problem With Rooney Rule

Vrabel stands with Robert Kraft at his introductory press conference with the Patriots. | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Although there are eight teams still playing the most important games of the NFL season, all teams—including the ones playing—are transitioning to offseason mode in the front offices. The business of the NFL soon moves in front of the games to be the top story, and multiple stories are already in play.

I found two coaching situations and two upcoming quarterback negotiations particularly interesting. Here are my insights.