February 2, 2024
“If you are not in the parade, you watch the parade.” Mike Ditka
In the last 4 years, Ron Rivera has been fired twice as an NFL head coach. The most recent as the Washington Commanders Head Coach. While with the Commanders for 4 seasons, he compiled a record of 26 wins and 40 losses, or .393. He did not have a winning record in any year. This past year the Commanders won only 4 games. His estimated annual salary with the Commanders was $8.5m. Makes no sense.
Prior to getting the Commander’s job, Rivera was the head coach at the Carolina Panthers for 9 seasons. His W/L record with the Panthers was 76/63 or .563. He had 3 winning seasons while at the Panthers.
His overall W/L record in 13 seasons as a head coach in the NFL is 102/103 or .493, with only 3 winning seasons. Ron Rivera has had his chance. He just can’t win.
There is a rumor that Rivera is being considered for another NFL job, perhaps with the Cowboys. What makes Jerry Jones think Rivera can get that team to the Super Bowl and win?
One final thought: I have seen Rivera on the sidelines standing emotionless, like a statue with sunglasses.
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