The Washington Commanders fired head coach Ron Rivera on Monday as he turned the second head coach to be dismissed within the first few hours of the offseason, based on a number of reviews.
Rivera took over because the Commanders’ head coach in 2020 after spending 9 years with the Carolina Panthers. He was 26-40-1 with Washington and solely led the staff to the playoffs as soon as.
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Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera walks the sphere earlier than the sport towards the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on Jan. 7, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Photographs)
Rivera was on the helm of the staff when former staff proprietor Daniel Snyder determined to drop the Washington Redskins title to change into the Washington Soccer Workforce after which the Commanders. He was additionally on the helm when Josh Harris purchased the staff from Snyder.
It’s obvious Harris desires to start out recent for 2024 and past. Rumors have circulated over whether or not the staff will go after Invoice Belichick, ought to the legendary coach half methods with the New England Patriots.
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Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera takes the sphere earlier than the sport towards the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on Dec. 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Photographs)
In Rivera’s last season, the staff completed 4-13 – one of many worst data within the NFL. Nonetheless, it permits Washington to have a excessive draft choose and presumably enhance upon their future.
Washington completed twenty fourth in yards gained and twenty fifth in factors scored.
Washington Commanders defensive deal with Jonathan Allen, #93, fist bumps head coach Ron Rivera previous to motion towards the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 17, 2023. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Put up by way of Getty Photographs)
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Rivera’s dismissal got here because the Atlanta Falcons parted methods with Arthur Smith. There are actually 5 groups in want of a head coach for 2024 – the Commanders, Falcons, Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers.
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