I don't think there were very many people who were happy with the HR points system. And it was subsequently changed.
Good Ol' Boy is totally dependent on your perspective.
I think after the first round of hiring, the Chiefs couldn't defend themselves on some of the guys they didn't hire, so they adjusted the criteria.
6yrs as an FO here with no end in sight.
As far as the minimums, there was no shortage of applicants with degrees, types, and examiner experience.