What are your thoughts on Ron Rivera as Defensive Coordinator?

[darthseinfeld]

If Quinn gets the Washington, I think this is the likely hire. A downside here is that outide of the last 5 games when he took over for Del Rio, he hasn't been a DC since 2010.

When he was a DC, he was very highly regarded and known for being flexible with systems. His first DC was in Chicago where he ran a Tampa 2. After that he was in SD where he ran a 3-4.

Here is an article with a summary of his record as a DC

https://sports.yahoo.com/look-ron-rivera-track-record-104537491.html

 

[JW82]

rather have a younger guy or at least a guy with more recent experience as a successful DC in this league with creative offenses.

 

[darthseinfeld]

rather have a younger guy or at least a guy with more recent experience as a successful DC in this league with creative offenses.

So would I, but I have a feeling this is the direction they will go

 

[TwoCentPlain]

He stinks as a coach.

 

[The Quest for Six]

If Quinn leaves, I'd prefer MIke Zimmer over Rivera

 

[JW82]

So would I, but I have a feeling this is the direction they will go

Agreed. Unfortunately.

 

[JW82]

If Quinn leaves, I'd prefer MIke Zimmer over Rivera

Me too

 

[G2]

I guess I'm thinking of some younger guy.

 

[visionary]

Go with a DC from Ravens or niners

 

[big dog cowboy]

Rivera is just like Wade Phillips. A good DC but bad HC.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Need to get some young blood in here

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Rivera is just like Wade Phillips. A good DC but bad HC.

Actually, no DC can match Wade Phillips's first 1-2 years with a team. It's years 3-4 his defense starts coming apart ( he puts that damn hand on his hip like he didn't it coming ) But you want immediate short results.......Wade's your man (lol)

Oh, BTW......he will go after the HC job (LOL)

 

[rangers71]

Hell no but this is the route they would go. Perfect in house replacement for Mike when he gets fired next year. No one wants this guy but we will act like he is the second coming of Tom Landry.

 

[Polkton31]

I would rather have Vrabel than Rivera if Quinn leaves.

 

[Havic]

Vrabel is also my dc pick

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Rivera is the perfect Jerry hire.

A guy at the end of his career thankful to have a job.

Jerry can control those types easily.

 

[RS12]

What i dont want is Rivera next in line as HC when the MM era ends. He seems like a guy that would make Jerry comfortable. We all know how that ends.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Hell no but this is the route they would go. Perfect in house replacement for Mike when he gets fired next year. No one wants this guy but we will act like he is the second coming of Tom Landry.

Which we did with Quinn the last two years. People wanting to promote Quinn so we didnt lose him

 

[darthseinfeld]

What i dont want is Rivera next in line as HC when the MM era ends. He seems like a guy that would make Jerry comfortable. We all know how that ends.

One question I have with River is why take a DC job after being a HC for the last 13 years. He could probably make more money on TV. My guess is he sees it as a potential launching pad with a lame duck HC. You have to be concerned what the working relationship with McCarthy could be like. Could be messy like 2019

 

[Coogiguy03]

If Quinn gets the Washington, I think this is the likely hire. A downside here is that outide of the last 5 games when he took over for Del Rio, he hasn't been a DC since 2010.

When he was a DC, he was very highly regarded and known for being flexible with systems. His first DC was in Chicago where he ran a Tampa 2. After that he was in SD where he ran a 3-4.

Here is an article with a summary of his record as a DC

https://sports.yahoo.com/look-ron-rivera-track-record-104537491.html

I think he's become too nice of a person or something, I need a DC to look mean, i'll take a pass right now. If he would sign, I guess I have to deal with it just like you!!