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Using the media to call out players

Marguide

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A few days ago, Ron Rivera mildly called out Charles Johnson in a post-practice interview, saying he wanted him to take his play to a higher level (paraphrasing).

In an article in today's Observer, they spoke with CJ, and he didn't sound too happy about being called out. CJ also mentioned that he had not talked with Ron one-on-one concerning his play.

Ron has done this in the past so it's not unique to CJ.

My question is...do you agree or disagree with this approach by Ron? It is very different from how John Fox talked about players in the press, so it makes for an interesting contrast.

Opinions?

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If Rivera truly has a history of it, and one can prove he doesn't normally talk to the player face-to-face as well, then it's a problem. It's almost as if he wants to mildly shame the player into improving. I mean, I know he gives pep talks and one-on-ones, but there has to be a good reason (in his mind) to also go to the media with it. Fox's in-house style was much better, as annoying as it was for us football nerds who crave information.

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Fans and players need to understand this is RIVERA NOT FOX

1. Step One: Reporter Asks Question

2. Step Two: Rivera Answers the Question Straight Forward

3. Step Three: Players Response

In sports the athlete is always told to respond in the right manner and even the superstars need to learn this.

Take the criticism and move a long, it's not that difficult.

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I think Ron Rivera is just straight forward. I doubt he goes looking to call players out but if the media or whomever asks him a question regarding a player or players, he'll answer it. I'll take that over the Fox version.

Reporter: Coach, how do you feel about the awful play of the safeties last year, ranking dead last in all categories?

Fox: Everyone on the team needs to improve.

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Fox's in-house style was much better

I completely disagree. The players could barely speak to the media at that time. It was like the staff/team were totally cut off from the world to a laughable point. What Kalil did recently would have never been allowed by Fox. Oh and how can we forget about his complacency with under performing players and loyalty to a fault being known as a "players coach". We should totally go back to that!

If you want Fox style football he does reside in Denver currently ya know.

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Agree with Montsta. I don't think it is calculated; he is just being honest.

But he needs to be a bit careful. Some guys are more sensitive than others, and we don't need conflict that's not needed. Ron will probably learn that many guys need to be called in for face-to-face discussions rather than taking it public.

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From a moral perspective I'd rather our coach be straight forward and truthful in a respectful manner (which Rivera always is) then beat around the bush and leave much to infer from the fans view.

I agree with this. There's a difference between what Rex Ryan does and Ron Rivera. Ryan's way is the worst.

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