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Originally Posted by MTK
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The #Redskins are making Ron Rivera their new coach and giving him a 5-year deal, sources say. A big commitment.
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5 years is the right length for a contract. I am cautiously optimistic about the hire AND the differences I see in Snyder's approach.
Ron Rivera should bring a sense of discipline and drive that Jay Gruden just never showed. He can use the defensive talent far more effectively, and makes the potential Chase Young selection far more meaningful than it might have been. I like that he has worked with a young breakout qb, and can bring that knowledge into Haskins' development, even if he isn't directly guiding the offense. I also like that he is from the Andy Reid coaching tree. I think he will have a hunger to prove he should not have been released like he was.
As for Snyder's approach. I think it is clear that while we were ALL bemoaning the possibility of BA staying, Snyder was meeting, evaluating and developing a plan of action. The difference between this time and when he fired Vinny, is that there is no evidence of Skins Legacy in the decision. He has brought in a very highly respected defensive mind to take this franchise forward. He is cleaning a lot of house that survived the past purges (most likely because of cronyism with BA).
That is not to say there isn't strong concern that a GM is not hired but I the importance of a strong coach, and getting him in place gives the organization time to re-build the FO, and bring a GM in that is on the same page.
People also don't want Snyder involved, but when a corporation is at Rock Bottom, it's up to the CEO, owner, president to get their hands dirty and put the ship in order, and use the immense available resources available to them to do that. It sounds, from reports, that this is what Snyder is trying to do.