Ron Rivera or John Fox?

[Mr. Scot]

That's the debate on WFNZ right now.

Darin Gantt is arguing that John Fox is the better coach. Kroeger is pushing Rivera.

I'm fairly sure I know what most of the answers here will be, but since the discussion is going on right now I'll ask anyway.

What say you?

[frash.exe]

Darin Gantt still can't let go of panther related talking points from like 2009 lol

[The Huddler]

Time will tell

 

if Rivera can string winning seasons together, he is. Hes already won two division champ in a row. The thing john has on him is superbowl apearances. 

Rivera will get there

[LinvilleGorge]

Fox got canned in Denver and is probably getting canned in Chicago.  He just didn't evolve as the NFL passed him by.  Meanwhile, Rivera's squad is 5-0.  The strength of both is defense and Rivera is fielding a top defense while Chicago may have the worst defense in the league.

Who is the better coach at this point isn't even a debate.  It's Rivera all day long.

[JJT]

Riverboat has the fan base behind him.  Foxy never did.

[2jakefansinva]

Who cares..........

[Mr. Scot]

For context, Gantt lists Marvin Lewis and Bruce Arians as "higher tier" coaches than Rivera.

[LinvilleGorge]

I don't get the love affair the media has with Bruce Arians.  I mean, I think the guy is doing a good job, but they just lost to the Steelers who had their 2nd and 3rd string QBs splitting time.  The Steelers are a good team and all, but that's not very impressive.

[KillaCamNewton]

For context, Gantt lists Marvin Lewis and Bruce Arians as "higher tier" coaches than Rivera.

the guy that's 0-6 in the playoffs?

[pepaw]

Fox failed to adapt to the NFL as it adapted around him. Ron finally showed the humility needed to save his job after the 13 Bufallo game.  

I still remember Troy Aikman during the 09 resurgence at the end calling it "Fox's best coaching job".  If Jake hadn't of gotten hurt at the later part of the season, we would have never put in Moore and not won any games at the end. 

Fox is mediocre at best. 

[CCS]

Rivera. He's had his ups and downs but he has improved a lot. He always provides us with a top tier defense too which is a plus. 

[Mr. Scot]

the guy that's 0-6 in the playoffs?

Gantt specifically stated that he couldn't put Rivera in the higher tier with Lewis and Arians because he only has one playoff win.

[t96]

Gantt specifically stated that he couldn't put Rivera in the higher tier with Lewis and Arians because he only has one playoff win.

Correct me if I'm wrong but Arians doesn't have a single playoff win as head coach...

[L-TownCat]

Short term Fox (contrary to popular belief) has some ingenuity.  

BUT

Rivera is soooo much more in tune with his players and staff.  I think Rivera is on the same career trajectory as a Bill Cower.

Fox can win you a game tomorrow, Rivera will build you a powerhouse from the inside out.