Could this just be Ron auditioning for his next job elsewhere as a DC?

[t96]

Anyone think it's possible that Tepper already told Rivera he'll be fired after the season, and now the changes today are just Ron trying to prove himself as a defensive play caller again so he's highly sought after in the offseason? Not sure I believe it but it was an interesting thought that crossed my mind,

[Pejorative Miscreant]

Extremely possible.  I think Rivera is still a viable HC candidate in the NFL but a coordinator job might be up next.  

[Daddy_Uncle]

Ron Rivera doesnt have to prove himself as a defensive coordinator. Everyone knows he is one of the best 

[Shocker]

I hear Ringling Brothers is rebooting. 

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

That makes Ron sound like a real asshole lol. Firing coaches to make himself look better for another job.!

[KillerKat]

I always wanted Ron as a DC. Of course we hire him as a head coach =\

No way he can be DC now for us permanently. I'm not sure now if I would want that. It's been years since he was a DC and don't know if he still has the magic.

[RumHam]

IF John Fox can get a job, Rivera will be the highest sought after NFL coach

[Jon Snow]

No, this is his attempt at saving his ass.

[top dawg]

If Rivera is fired, he'll likely get a shot at HC once more, so I doubt that he's auditioning for a demotion. 

[t96]

1 minute ago, top dawg said:

If Rivera is fired, he'll likely get a shot at HC once more, so I doubt that he's auditioning for a demotion. 

Not so sure about right away. I bet more along the lines of Kubiak after the Texans fired him and he got the Broncos job after a stint as OC. Especially in this day of coaching where most teams are looking for young, promising offensive minds...

[Randolph Panther]

I think he has been looking over his shoulder for weeks.  Thats why he has been ultra aggresive going for 4 and 3 against Seattle and two against Detriot.  He never would have done that before.  

[Prowler2k18]

25 minutes ago, t96 said:

Anyone think it's possible that Tepper already told Rivera he'll be fired after the season, and now the changes today are just Ron trying to prove himself as a defensive play caller again so he's highly sought after in the offseason? Not sure I believe it but it was an interesting thought that crossed my mind,

It's entirely possible. I think Ron sees the writing on the wall. 

[JARROD]

I just think he’s been slow to change until the season is now done for.

he should have made that change after Pittsburgh.

i mean had we won the 3 games since Pitt and came in 9-3 instead of 6-5 and then had this game with 4 ints, we probably still pull it out at 10-3 but if we don’t we 9-4, season still a maybe.

him waiting put us out.

[top dawg]

1 minute ago, t96 said:

Not so sure about right away. I bet more along the lines of Kubiak after the Texans fired him and he got the Broncos job after a stint as OC. Especially in this day of coaching where most teams are looking for young, promising offensive minds...

I think that teams are just looking for coaches that can win. Sean McVay is an anomaly. 

Of course this doesn't mean teams don't want "young, promising offensive minds," but I'm not so sold quite yet that most of these owners want to make them head coaches without some legit experience.