For years, fans wondered when the Washington Commanders would make moves to upgrade the linebacker position. When Ron Rivera took over as head coach in 2020 and hired Jack Del Rio as defensive coordinator, Washington would surely make a significant investment into the position.
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Every NFL team is built differently. For the past four years, former Washington head coach Ron Rivera was the final voice on the team’s roster. Rivera was fired in January after the Commanders finished 4-13 last season.
You probably won’t find anyone who thinks the Commanders won’t be better than they were in 2023. Ron Rivera was a lame-duck head coach, and everyone on the staff knew 2023 was their last season in Washington if they didn’t win.
The post-draft purge has begun The Washington Commanders are entering the next phase of their transformation under the new ownership group lead by managing partner Josh Harris.
Ron Rivera explored options for a potential defensive coordinator position, interviewing with various teams, including the Cowboys. Reflecting on the interview process, he shared his insights.
Cam Newton saw the Carolina Panthers go from perennial contenders to NFL bottom dwellers. That drastic downturn coincided with the firing of long-time
The Dallas Cowboys aren't making much of an effort to create a contractual meeting of the minds with Dak Prescott, and so the two sides are not close to agreeing on the long-planned new deal.
The Dallas Cowboys will let running back Tony Pollard test the waters of free agency, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t willing to spend at the running back position.
Heading into the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys will not have a starting running back. Tony Pollard is a free agent and even backup Rico Dowdle is hitting the open market.
Dak Prescott could be in line for a contract extension this offseason, entering the final year of his current deal. The Dallas Cowboys could not only lock up their guy for another run but also help next season’s salary cap situation by lowering Prescott’s hit of nearly $60 million.
Most major NFL coaching positions are filled but Ron Rivera still seems destined to wear a microphone. The former head coach of the Carolina Panthers and
Ron Rivera may be running out of options for coaching roles in 2024, but he may have one alternative on the table.
Add another former head coach to the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator search.
According to Jonathan Jones, the Cowboys plan to interview former Commanders HC Ron Rivera for their defensive coordinator vacancy. He’s gotten some interest
Ron Rivera is still a name commodity even after his forgettable stint at the lead with the Washington Commanders.
No team gave up more points in 2023 than Ron Rivera’s Commanders. So why are the Eagles considering him for their open DC position? Maybe it has something to do with former head coach, Buddy Ryan.
Ron Rivera has said that he is willing to work as a defensive coordinator in the NFL next season for the first time in over a decade, and he has already landed an interview with one of the top teams in the league.
In four seasons with the Commanders, Rivera won just 26 games and he did not have a winning season.
Ron Rivera is eager to continue coaching. So eager, in fact, that he is willing to accept something of a demotion.
Ron Rivera‘s second coaching stint did not go as well as his first. Washington did not finish over .500 in any of his four seasons, and the well-liked HC once again found himself on the outs after a new owner took over.
Commanders’ former HC Ron Rivera said he is still interested in coaching in 2024 and is open to taking a defensive coordinator job, per John Keim of ESPN. Rivera mentions having “several opportunities” to choose from this offseason. “I have several opportunities right now,” Rivera said.
More updates continue to come in with respect to the Commanders’ coaching search.
It's often said in sports that coaches are hired to be fired.
Black Monday has seen the next head coach dismissed in the NFL.
The Washington Commanders finished a disappointing season with a blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, and they are making another major organizational change.
The 4-13 Washington Commanders have chosen to part ways with head coach Ron Rivera after four seasons, according to Adam Schefter.
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