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Rivera expects to be hired quickly

Mr. Scot

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Silver: Rivera ready to roll into his next job

As others have said, he's a popular man...

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"I'm ready to roll, and I'm ready to make a quick decision," said Rivera, who has attracted interest from multiple teams pondering coaching changes. "In a roundabout way, word gets to you -- but nothing's for sure (until an actual offer comes). So all you can do is prepare and be ready. That's kind of what I've tried to do."

If losing his job after nine years with the Panthers showed Rivera anything, it's that the two-time Coach of the Year is a very popular man in NFL circles. Though there may be fewer openings than in recent years, Rivera appears to be at or near the top of virtually every team's list (other than the Panthers, of course). Having received enough back-channel signals early on to convince him of the possible suitors gazing his way, Rivera has been breaking down film and preparing presentations in a manner consistent with his professional ethos.

A little more info about what he's looking for...

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Having successfully changed a culture once, Rivera is supremely confident that he can do so again. In evaluating teams with potential openings, he is not squeamish about the possibility of rebuilding. Four criteria loom above all else.

"I'm gonna look at the whole picture," Rivera said. "Personnel. Am I gonna be able to get the coaching staff I want? Am I gonna get the collaboration and cooperation I'm looking for (from the general manager)? And ownership. When I get a chance to talk to these people and go through all this stuff, that's what I want to know. Location? Division? Those things don't matter to me."

Specifically, Rivera wants to be assured that he can have input on personnel decisions, though he does not expect final say over the roster.

"I don't want personnel control," he said. "I just want to be able to pick which 46 are active for game day, and have a collaborative relationship (with a GM)-- and, if there's a conflict, be able at least to go to the owner and state my case."

Chances are, Rivera will be comfortable enough to resume his coaching career; clearly, waiting is not a preferred option. While he has enjoyed time with family members and friends in the weeks since his dismissal, he is clearly not wired to spend an extended amount of time away from the game.

An anecdote with an unexpected character...

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Rivera also got a call from a former coaching rival who was fired from his first head coaching job but had considerably more success the second time around.

Said Rivera: "Coach (Bill) Belichick called me, and we talked a little bit about it. And he said, 'Hey, the second time, you'll know more.' And that was really cool, to have him reaffirm that to me."

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Rivera recalled a story from early in his Panthers tenure, when he publicly took the blame for his players' failure to execute the coaches' plan. The following day, he read a quote from one of his players in the newspaper that set him off.

"This player said, 'You know -- this is how we did it last year. It worked out great for us. I'm not sure why he wants to change things,'" Rivera recalled. "And I frickin' lost my mind. I had this Powerpoint (presentation) all set, (but instead) I walked into this meeting -- I had the newspaper rolled up -- and I got in front of the team.

"I said, 'Let me tell you guys something, just so you f------ guys understand this. If you do things the way we ask, the way you're coached, the way it's planned, and it works, you guys will get all the kudos. If it fails it's on me, cause that's what I'm telling you. But if you go out and do your own damn thing and we f------ lose it is on you, and I will never fall on the sword for you again. That's f------ bulls----. Sit there and say that what we did last year worked? So 2-14 was f----- good enough for you guys? F--- you.' And I threw the paper down and walked out.

"I was very blunt about it. And that's it. If they're not all in, if they're not willing to do it your way, it's time to f----- get rid of those guys. And that's what happened; we systematically got rid of guys that weren't doing it our way."

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24 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

"I said, 'Let me tell you guys something, just so you f------ guys understand this. If you do things the way we ask, the way you're coached, the way it's planned, and it works, you guys will get all the kudos. If it fails it's on me, cause that's what I'm telling you. But if you go out and do your own damn thing and we f------ lose it is on you, and I will never fall on the sword for you again. That's f------ bulls----. Sit there and say that what we did last year worked? So 2-14 was f----- good enough for you guys? F--- you.' And I threw the paper down and walked out.

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(Follow-up question: Can a blatant and frequent liar be a “good person”?)

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13 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Nothing wrong with being confident (so Demi Lovato tells me) but I gotta admit, the man sure does seem to think highly of himself.

I don't remember getting that vibe quite as strongly when he was coaching here.

His pride got absolutely wrecked by a mid season firing 

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3 minutes ago, TheRumGone said:

His pride got absolutely wrecked by a mid season firing 

 

4 minutes ago, punkpanther said:

That dude is so full of crap

 

4 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Good for him 

 

6 minutes ago, tiger7_88 said:

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(Follow-up question: Can a blatant and frequent liar be a “good person”?)

 

10 minutes ago, tiger7_88 said:

Please let it be the Redskins Please let it be the Redskins Please let it be the Redskins Please let it be the Redskins Please let it be the Redskins Please let it be the Redskins Please let it be the Redskins Please let it be the Redskins 

 

12 minutes ago, stbugs said:

Not a chance, but if we get Lawrence in 2021, I’m happy. 

 

15 minutes ago, Harbingers said:

Superb owl first year to his next team. Meanwhile panthers 0-16.

 

17 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Nothing wrong with being confident (so Demi Lovato tells me) but I gotta admit, the man sure does seem to think highly of himself.

I don't remember getting that vibe quite as strongly when he was coaching here.

 

22 minutes ago, Panthercougar68 said:

Dan Snyder writing him a blank check. I hate it however because he's too good of a man to deal with that franchise.

 

24 minutes ago, davos said:

I hope he likes Cleveland.  At least he won't have to do much to ruin Baker. 

 

24 minutes ago, ickmule said:

I’m sure he will be and I expect he’ll do well.  

 

26 minutes ago, TheRumGone said:

Lol shut up rivera 

 

32 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Silver: Rivera ready to roll into his next job

As others have said, he's a popular man...

A little more info about what he's looking for...

An anecdote with an unexpected character...

And then, there's this...

:thinking:

 

Rivera to NYG if Dave is not fired

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