Ruff 3,839 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 Reports are that Lovie Smith could be out as the Bears' head coach, with Schefter reporting that the Bears have sent out "consent forms" to interview for head coaches. Honestly, I would say that if Smith was let go, Rivera would be one of the top options to go to Chicago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefuzz 4,812 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 Doubtful. They need offense in that division now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proudiddy 10,699 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 They can have him. Maybe they want a Gruden like trade for him, lol... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruff 3,839 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 Steve Reed @SteveReedAP Players say Ron Rivera did not address his future with them but thanked them for their efforts and playing hard. NFL Network @nflnetwork Also from @michaelombardi: Ron Rivera expected to be fired today.#blackmonday Interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruff 3,839 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 Annnnnd... Lovie Smith has been fired. Ian Rapoport @RapSheet BREAKING: #Bears have fired coach Lovie Smith, I'm told#BlackMonday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UNCrules2187 2,831 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 Lombardi's the only one who insists that Rivera will be fired today. I don't buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Scot 41,480 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 It's already been stated that he won't be. Jerry Richardson isn't even in Charlotte. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dpantherman 558 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 Lombardi has been saying that for a week though. Don't think he has any new information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruff 3,839 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 Tell Lombardi that, I'm just posting the tweets. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuech the Sneak 1,187 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 Lombardi is the only one driving that train, I'm anxious to see what happens. I think they'll be more focused on getting a new GM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruff 3,839 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 Rotoworld Football @Rotoworld_FB Report: Panthers expected to fire Ron Rivera http://dlvr.it/2k8qhk The link leads to a report about Lombardi saying he'll be fired today. Rotoworld says that the question the "today" part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Scot 41,480 Report post Posted December 31, 2012 He could turn out to be right about the firing, though not likely today. Still, if he doesn't even seem to know that Richardson is out of town, I gotta wonder a little about his sources. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
