The problem with keeping Rivera . . .

[BrianS]

Obviously, we need a DC.  However, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that Rivera's seat is going to start out warm next season, and he's in the last year of his contract.  What quality DC would want to come here under those circumstances?  Can we even get anyone better than Washington, given our situation?  Honestly, either Rivera needs to be out or he needs to be extended if we want to have any chance of recruiting quality coaches to supplement the staff.  This seems like a really tough situation when looked at as a whole.  We need a lot of help on the defensive coaching side, and a lame duck coach isn't likely to get the sort of help we need.

Thoughts?

 

[Smithers]

I thought about this same thing...it is going to be a tough sell.  I do think an out of work guy like Del Rio would sign on under these circumstances.  But the market would certainly be weak.  

[Daddy_Uncle]

Rivera will either continue to coach the defense or he will bring back Wilkes. Also a great defensive coach that sees the possibility of replacing Rivera if he is fired mid season or next season would want to come here

[TheCasillas]

It’s not his last year on his contract..... he is signed through 2020......

[Waldo]

I vote for Roger's for DC. That would move this whole fiasco along quicker and get us to the point where we could actually talk about fixing this broke team.

[beastson]

1 minute ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

Rivera will either continue to coach the defense or he will bring back Wilkes. Also a great defensive coach that sees the possibility of replacing Rivera if he is fired mid season or next season would want to come here

I don't understand why he can't take over the D, he shouldn't and don't do anything else. Shouldn't be involved in the offense, can't manage the clock right and suck at deciding who should or shouldn't get snaps. The least he could do is ensure the defense is taken care of

[mc52beast]

Would Ron even be willing to hire a DC that would actually be a threat to his job? It’ll be pretty clear what Ron’s thought process is by seeing who he brings in.

[Billy Love]

Our next head coach better be an offensive minded one...not a defense guy.

[Toomers]

  I just don’t want Ron choosing anymore players to fit his antiquated schemes. We draft a 4-3 DE and the next coach changes to 3-4. Box Safeties. Piss poor evaluation. 

 I place a part of the credit/blame on all defensive personnel decisions on Rivera. No matter who is GM? 

[panthernationpc]

Yes, Ron signed a 2-year extension at the beginning of the year. He is our coach through the 2020 season, this is NOT a lame duck year

[PanthersBigD]

Maybe a DC who wants to be an HC, and looks at this job as an audition for either Carolina's HC spot, or someone else's. 

[Heathbrad]

Rivera is a great coach we don't need anyone else to call plays we need him to take over the defense 

[Green-Ghost]

2 hours ago, BrianS said:

Obviously, we need a DC.  However, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that Rivera's seat is going to start out warm next season, and he's in the last year of his contract.  What quality DC would want to come here under those circumstances?  Can we even get anyone better than Washington, given our situation?  Honestly, either Rivera needs to be out or he needs to be extended if we want to have any chance of recruiting quality coaches to supplement the staff.  This seems like a really tough situation when looked at as a whole.  We need a lot of help on the defensive coaching side, and a lame duck coach isn't likely to get the sort of help we need.

Thoughts?

 

Has anyone thought about the offensive line?  I hear a lot of discussion about the Defense. I do not disagree. I just have not heard any conversations regarding the line.

[RumHam]

2 hours ago, TheCasillas said:

It’s not his last year on his contract..... he is signed through 2020......

Tepper will lameduck it unless we go 2-14, which could happen.