Mike Tomlin is excited about the discussion around an incentivized minority hiring process in the NFL.

While speaking on "Coffee with Cal," hosted by John Calipari, Tomlin said he likes the idea of a change to the Rooney Rule that rewards teams for hiring minority candidates.

"We've always taken it from the approach of, punitive if you don't interview minority candidates or things of that nature," the Pittsburgh Steelers coach said. "I just like the different approach in terms of spinning it 180 and talking about maybe incentivizing those that develop the talent and those that hire the talent."

It was reported earlier this month that owners were considering a proposal that would have improved teams' third-round draft picks by 6 or 10 spots if they hired a minority candidate for vacant general manager or head-coaching openings, along with other compensation for hiring minority candidates for roles like quarterbacks coach.