Ron Rivera Thread

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by MTK

Great article everyone should read this

Silver: Ron Rivera 'ready to roll' into next HC job

This article is a must read...I posted it the other day and there are numerous take aways but my favorite thing:


"This player said, 'You know -- this is how we did it last year. It worked out great for us. I'm not sure why he wants to change things,'" Rivera recalled. "And I frickin' lost my mind. I had this Powerpoint (presentation) all set, (but instead) I walked into this meeting -- I had the newspaper rolled up -- and I got in front of the team.

"I said, 'Let me tell you guys something, just so you f------ guys understand this. If you do things the way we ask, the way you're coached, the way it's planned, and it works, you guys will get all the kudos. If it fails it's on me, cause that's what I'm telling you. But if you go out and do your own damn thing and we f------ lose it is on you, and I will never fall on the sword for you again. That's f------ bulls----. Sit there and say that what we did last year worked? So 2-14 was f----- good enough for you guys? F--- you.' And I threw the paper down and walked out.

"I was very blunt about it. And that's it. If they're not all in, if they're not willing to do it your way, it's time to f----- get rid of those guys. And that's what happened; we systematically got rid of guys that weren't doing it our way."

Players like Antonio Brown, ODB Jr, need not apply

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

This article is a must read...I posted it the other day and there are numerous take aways but my favorite thing:


"This player said, 'You know -- this is how we did it last year. It worked out great for us. I'm not sure why he wants to change things,'" Rivera recalled. "And I frickin' lost my mind. I had this Powerpoint (presentation) all set, (but instead) I walked into this meeting -- I had the newspaper rolled up -- and I got in front of the team.

"I said, 'Let me tell you guys something, just so you f------ guys understand this. If you do things the way we ask, the way you're coached, the way it's planned, and it works, you guys will get all the kudos. If it fails it's on me, cause that's what I'm telling you. But if you go out and do your own damn thing and we f------ lose it is on you, and I will never fall on the sword for you again. That's f------ bulls----. Sit there and say that what we did last year worked? So 2-14 was f----- good enough for you guys? F--- you.' And I threw the paper down and walked out.

"I was very blunt about it. And that's it. If they're not all in, if they're not willing to do it your way, it's time to f----- get rid of those guys. And that's what happened; we systematically got rid of guys that weren't doing it our way."

Players like Antonio Brown, ODB Jr, need not apply

Love this, exactly what this organization has needed for so long.

[Buffalo Bob]

From the bits and pieces I have seen of his news conference Ron Rivera isn't going to be honoring any of the Club Jay membership cards. It will be interesting to see how everything shakes out. It will definitely have a good long term benefit, but there maybe more of an intial roster purge than expected.

[OnceWeWereKings]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

From the bits and pieces I have seen of his news conference Ron Rivera isn't going to be honoring any of the Club Jay membership cards. It will be interesting to see how everything shakes out. It will definitely have a good long term benefit, but there maybe more of an intial roster purge than expected.

In the keim article on espn he said that he believes he can win with the current roster. I'm sure there will be some cuts and changing (obviously), but it also sounds like he feels he can do well with the squad hes inheriting.
I'll be honest...the more I read from Rivera, the more I'm getting that kool aid taste in my mouth.

[MTK]

Another good read here

Redskins, Ron Rivera envision 'right fit' as new era begins in D.C.

Sounds like Gibbs was a big factor

[SkinzWin]

I was listening to the morning show on Sirius XM NFL radio and Bob Papa was talking about the Rivera hire. They were discussing Snyder’s past history of meddling and Bon said he has a friend in the Skins organization he spoke with during the week 16 Giants game and Bob was asking the guy about this topic. Bob said the guy from the Skins organization said you would be surprised how hands odd Snyder has been the last couple of years despite what the media would tell you. He said it basically had been the Bruce Allen show.

Hopefully this guy is right and Dan has been trying to stay away, he was just letting the wrong person lead things. I’m hopeful!!!

[Chico23231]

Welp, Im officially motivated and will be returning to a Redskins game the coming season.

[OldSkinsGuy]

I have followed Ron Rivera since his collegiate days at Cal. Heck, I even attended a Cal pre-game pep rally where he gave a pep talk! I love his grittiness & toughness and, IMO, he fits the old Redskin culture. I think he will be a great hire. This is the first time I've been excited to be a Redskin fan in quite some time. Bring on 2020!

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by OldSkinsGuy

I have followed Ron Rivera since his collegiate days at Cal. Heck, I even attended a Cal pre-game pep rally where he gave a pep talk! I love his grittiness & toughness and, IMO, he fits the old Redskin culture. I think he will be a great hire. This is the first time I've been excited to be a Redskin fan in quite some time. Bring on 2020!

He was a stud at Cal, same goes for Del Rio at USC.

[skinsfan69]

Scott Turner is interviewing? Not sure how I feel about that, or why would he want to come here since Snyder basically treated his dad like shit.

[SunnySide]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Scott Turner is interviewing? Not sure how I feel about that, or why would he want to come here since Snyder basically treated his dad like shit.

This may be the only OC interview he gets. Hes still young, inexperienced and the new Panthers Coach (when they pick one) may very well not retain him.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Scott Turner is interviewing? Not sure how I feel about that, or why would he want to come here since Snyder basically treated his dad like shit.

I'm gonna take a wild guess and say it's because he'd like the opportunity to continue and/or advance his career in the NFL while also working with a coach he knows and respects in Rivera.

[OmahaRedskins]

Originally Posted by mooby

I'm gonna take a wild guess and say it's because he'd like the opportunity to continue and/or advance his career in the NFL while also working with a coach he knows and respects in Rivera.

Money talks and bull shit walks. Plus memories fade after time.

8 years ago, i worked for a company as a consultant. My boss came to me and said his boss did not like the current arrangement. I needed to work more hours or take a pay cut. I walked and 6 months later i returned as the manager. Last year, the same guy (who is no longer a director) comes to me and really needed a favor. He asks me if i could hire his son. His son had been out of work for a while and needed employment. I asked him if he remembered 8 years ago and the ultimatum. He had forgotten the whole incident. In short, it was just business and you do what you have to do to get ahead.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by OmahaRedskins

Money talks and bull shit walks. Plus memories fade after time.

8 years ago, i worked for a company as a consultant. My boss came to me and said his boss did not like the current arrangement. I needed to work more hours or take a pay cut. I walked and 6 months later i returned as the manager. Last year, the same guy (who is no longer a director) comes to me and really needed a favor. He asks me if i could hire his son. His son had been out of work for a while and needed employment. I asked him if he remembered 8 years ago and the ultimatum. He had forgotten the whole incident. In short, it was just business and you do what you have to do to get ahead.

Nah, I like my imaginary version better, where Norv Turner and Dan Snyder are still bitter enemies to this day and Norv forbids his son from working for a sheisty bitch like Dan.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by OmahaRedskins

Money talks and bull shit walks. Plus memories fade after time.

8 years ago, i worked for a company as a consultant. My boss came to me and said his boss did not like the current arrangement. I needed to work more hours or take a pay cut. I walked and 6 months later i returned as the manager. Last year, the same guy (who is no longer a director) comes to me and really needed a favor. He asks me if i could hire his son. His son had been out of work for a while and needed employment. I asked him if he remembered 8 years ago and the ultimatum. He had forgotten the whole incident. In short, it was just business and you do what you have to do to get ahead.

So did you hire the guys kid?!?! Come’on, don’t leave me hangin’ !!!!