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More "truth" on Rivera, from this guy @ Sports Media (panthers101.com)

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I came across this "jewel" today by some dude (or gal) named Jesse Collin. Even though it basically is putting more nails in River's coffin---basically beating a dead horse at this point---within my own mind, it may be what I need to keep my sanity, and not let the little embers of optimism that I have about Rivera catch fire and cloud my judgment about him, and  ultimately lead me sheer disappointment (like the last couple of years).

 

Mr. Collin just gave me some much needed clarity. After reading his words, and identifying with his pain, how can I in good conscience believe in optimism in regards to Rivera anymore? Don't get me wrong, I will not scream for Rivera's firing. That's not my style. I won't smile and fist pump when he gets axed, but I will not discourage nor speak against those who do.

 

 

I wanted to believe in Ron Rivera this season.

 

I wanted to believe that all the close losses – a dozen by a touchdown or less – over the 2011 and 2012 seasons were not in vain.

 

I wanted to believe that after starting slow the last two seasons, the Panthers would find a way to start the 2013 season strong.

 

I wanted to believe that with two years of head-coaching experience under his belt, Rivera would learn from past mistakes and elevate the team to the next level.

 

I believe no more.

 

 

 

 

Once again, Rivera chose to put the game on the shoulders of his depleted secondary instead of his 6-foot-5, 250-pound quarterback or 5-foot-9, 245-pound fullback – both short-yardage specialists.

 

Then, in a flash of déjà vu, McDermott dialed up the infamous prevent defense. Needless to say, it failed again.

 

 

 

 

 

When is Rivera going to figure out that "playing not to lose" is dooming the Panthers? 

 

Despite it backfiring repeatedly, he continues to adopt this ultra-conservative, non-aggressive style – on both sides of the ball – when the team has a lead. 

 

There's no killer instinct; no attempt to deliver the knockout punch.

 

 

 

 

It's clear that Rivera is not an NFL-caliber head coach. He's doesn't give the Panthers an edge – like Jim Harbaugh gives the 49ers or Bill Belichick gives the Patriots.

 

In fact, Rivera puts the Panthers at a disadvantage with poor scheming, ineffective in-game adjustments and dreadful game management.

 

 

He lacks a sense of game awareness that all great NFL coaches must have. He doesn't have a feel for momentum and the ebb and flow of the game. Many times, he doesn't even seem to know what the strengths and weaknesses of his own team are.

 

 

 

 

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I came across this "jewel" today by some dude (or gal) named Jesse Collin. Even though it basically is putting more nails in River's coffin---basically beating a dead horse at this point---within my own mind, it may be what I need to keep my sanity, and not let the little embers of optimism that I have about Rivera catch fire and cloud my judgment about him, and ultimately lead me sheer disappointment (like the last couple of years).

Mr. Collin just gave me some much needed clarity. After reading his words, and identifying with his pain, how can I in good conscience believe in optimism in regards to Rivera anymore? Don't get me wrong, I will not scream for Rivera's firing. That's not my style. I won't smile and fist pump when he gets axed, but I will not discourage nor speak against those who do.

That person repeated everything I and several other posters have said over the past two days. Not a jewel, just the truth about how a fan feels, nothing more.

I'm sure we all feel a lot of the same though.

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The last two plays of the game happened so fast i didn't even think about this. Did we have a timeout left when it was obvious there was a mixup between Moore and Norman on that last play? Someone said in another thread it even looked like Manuel heard it and targeted the reciever immediately. If we did have a timeout left that makes Rivera even more inept.

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Yes we had 2 time outs remaining.

If nothing else Rivera should have burned one just to make the Bills call a different play/formation.

Yes, let's call a timeout despite us actually knowing the exact play the Bills are running to try to win the game...lets let them regroup with real time so they can run something we hadnt seen yet.

Rivera lost is that game.

Last play? Norman actually was given a real shot to win it for us. He failed. It was the most ideal scenario Norman could of had. It was basically perfect for him.

But dumb is dumb. Norman blew it

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jerry = common denominator on all these poor front office/coaching decisions

 

look for him to replace rivera with another safe, predictable ground-and-pound defensive milquetoast straight out of the 70s football philosophical mentality to give us hope and then spill our collective guts all over a 7-9 record while he profits massively.

 

ugh. *runs off to mail jerry that letter*

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Yes, let's call a timeout despite us actually knowing the exact play the Bills are running to try to win the game...lets let them regroup with real time so they can run something we hadnt seen yet.

Rivera lost is that game.

Last play? Norman actually was given a real shot to win it for us. He failed. It was the most ideal scenario Norman could of had. It was basically perfect for him.

But dumb is dumb. Norman blew it

 

Or you can look at it from the other side.

 

Lets call the time out.  Get the guys and the play we want called.  And most importantly with 3 starting DBs in the locker room - MAKE SURE EVERYONE KNOWS THEIR ASSIGNMENT AND LINES UP CORRECTLY.

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