the interview was just a formality, so the team looked as though it was considering a minority candidate when it really wasn't. the league man dates teams interview majorities under what's called the rooney rule. the new york giants are pushing back saying brian flores was in discussion to be our head coach until the 11th hour. it's not just the giants flores is accusing in his lawsuit. he claims the denver broncos feigned interest too and after a similar bogus interview in 2019 gave the head coaching job to a white candidate. the broncos denied the allegation. >> just the entire process doesn't feel like you're an actual candidate. and that's -- that's unfortunate. >> reporter: flores' lawsuit claims the nfl is rife with