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Rivera says punt blocks on personnel, not coaching


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@josephperson: Rivera on whether he still has confidence in special teams coordinator Rock Rodgers: "Yes, why wouldn't I?"

Another classic example of Rivera's buddies being in the "untouchable" inner-circle, and everyone else gets grown under the bus to save face.

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David Newton ‏@DNewtonespn · 2m2 minutes ago

Rivera said he's still not sure why the person who blocked down the wrong way on first block did what he did. #Panthers

Durr maybe cuz uhh he wasnt made aware of the situation. Zimmerman told the media he saw holes in carolinas punt scheme that he wanted to exploit. So maybe, ronnie boy, the scheme had flaws. But rons correct it was personnel, coaching personnel, along with the players on the field. You got out what you put in. Thats what u get for giving the team the week off during the bye you idiot.
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