Where did this guy go?

[Mr. Scot]

To be honest, when have we ever run an attacking style of defense for an entire game under Rivera?

Even last year, once we got a lead it was soft zones all the way. Corners playing up on their man was a rarity even at our best times.

What happened to that aggressive philosophy?

[tiger7_88]

25 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I'm not advocating his firing or anything of that sort, but when I remember how he introduced himself, it just doesn't match with the guy that we've seen coaching in the years since.

He's completely and utterly by-the-book and predictable.

He likes to claim that he "threw away the book" when he became Riverboat.  No, he didn't.  What happened at those times was that the flames were growing so large and hot around him, his copy of the book got burnt to a crisp, so he had to improvise to get the flames to go away.

After the flames went away?  He bought a new copy of the book.  And he's protected it close and dear to his bosom every since.

(P.S. The flames started getting a lil hotter again last night in the 2nd half.  So the Riverboat Signal was lighted and reflected off the clouds on 4th down and Riverboat came and saved the day.  Then, after that, Ron pushed Riverboat off the top of the building.)

[Steve_Smith_Sr.]

5 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

To be honest, when have we ever run an attacking style of defense for an entire game under Rivera?

Even last year, once we got a lead it was soft zones all the way. Corners playing up on their man was a rarity even at our best times.

What happened to that aggressive philosophy?

All true.  Now it's even worse with the LB's having to drop back to help the corners, and our D line gets run through like a liquor store during a riot.

The CB's aren't "doing their job".  They need help and that is a big reason we suck monkey balls.  Last year the LB's could focus on making plays near the LOS because they trusted everyone behind them.  

[SOJA]

Rivera seemingly destroys all good will we've had for him every other season, and somehow manages to get it back. 

 

Not sure if he's going to be able to get it back this year. Going to take an impressive win streak from here on out. Like maybe undefeated/one loss

We can't start every year slow, and for those of you thinking "But last year!" Calm down, we were the most amazing INT in panthers history from losing to Luke McCown. 

[top dawg]

41 minutes ago, Harbingers said:

Come on Scot, not you too.

He may not admit it, but he jumped off Rivera's bandwagon early on.

[Zaximus]

Rivera is just an average coach.  I don't care he won a couple COTY awards, because when he faces the top coaches he always gets outcoached.   This is who he is.  He's the coach that settles for a FG unless of course his job is on the line.   He knows now with the extension, JR won't let him go most likely.

To defend him a bit though, Gettleman didn't exactly help him out with help, unless you count drafting three forgettable corners.  

 

[arbnranger]

When most people get a taste of the sugar they lose their hunger. 

I only see a handful of guys that are playing or coaching with the eye of the tiger right now. 

Its the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight. Rising up to the challenge of our rival. 

 

[Chaos]

There is a fine line from wanting to be everyone's friend that you manage, and being a boss first.  I think his pendulum has shifted all the way into the friend zone.

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, top dawg said:

He may not admit it, but he jumped off Rivera's bandwagon early on.

You're probably remembering a few years back when I thought Rivera would be fired and we might take a look at Kubiak.

Knowing now that Kubiak is a dirty son of a b--ch, I'm glad that didn't happen, but yes I've been highly - and openly - critical of Ron for a while.

Zimmer was my guy.

[MGH1989]

I think Rivera is angered me the most. I understand injuries happen, players don't always execute, etc. But this team is been so undisciplined. That is a DIRECT reflection on Rivera. He seems to be lacking something this year. Just read his presser last night. He harped on the Ealy face mask saying he didn't grab it? Like dude, it doesn't matter. We should not have ever been in that position, there were so many others mistakes made. We are 1-4 and you have the audacity to blame the game on the refs?

[UNCrules2187]

That guy in the presser? I don't know who he is, but his mentality is in Minnesota roaming the sidelines at US Bank stadium.

[dcpanther89]

Rivera needs minds on the team that aren't in tune with his both coordinators are too complacent he needs someone to light a fire under him and see that it's a new age in football he has to adjust


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[Snake]

40 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

See, I don't buy that. I think this is who he really was at the time.

But after slow starts the first few seasons, I wasn't seeing that same guy. He looked like he'd been defanged.

Somewhere along the way I just think he went too far in the direction of being a "players coach".

I'm starting to wonder if this organization just doesn't do that to coaches. Or maybe he was just that way to begin with. I think JR should not settle for less and he does sometimes. 

[Anybodyhome]

Ron RIvera when his team is winning..... and losing:

Ron Rivera when his MVP QB takes repeated head shots from opposing players with no penalties:

Ron Rivera when his backup QB gets pancaked long after the whistle:

 

Ron Rivera when his kicker misses yet another FG:

Ron Rivera when his WRs get called for another offensive holding downfield:

Ron Rivera when the OC calls 3 straight running plays and goes 3 and out ahead of the 2-minute warning with 3 TOs and the game on the line:

Remind you of anyone else you know?????