Las Vegas Raiders add another veteran candidate to their list of head coaches that they would like to interview
The Las Vegas Raiders seem to be in the lead in the Ben Johnson sweepstakes, to see who will land him as head coach. But, they still need to interview more head coaches in case the Johnson deal just doesn't work out, which there is always the chance. So, they added another head coach to […]
The Las Vegas Raiders seem to be in the lead in the Ben Johnson sweepstakes, to see who will land him as head coach. But, they still need to interview more head coaches in case the Johnson deal just doesn't work out, which there is always the chance.
So, they added another head coach to their interview list.
Raiders to interview Ron Rivera
Ron Rivera kicked off his NFL coaching career in 1997 with the Chicago Bears as a defensive quality control coach. He climbed the coaching ladder, becoming the Philadelphia Eagles' linebackers coach from 1999 to 2003. In 2004 he returned to the Bears as a defensive coordinator.
In 2007, Rivera moved to the San Diego Chargers, initially as linebackers coach before stepping up to defensive coordinator in 2008. His defenses were notably effective, with the Chargers topping the league in total defense in 2010.
Rivera's journey as a head coach began in 2011 when he took the helm at the Carolina Panthers. His time there was a rollercoaster. His first year was tough with a 6-10 record, but by 2013, the Panthers had transformed under his guidance, securing a 12-4 record, an NFC South title, and the Coach of the Year award for Rivera.
They made it to the NFC Championship but were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks. The highlight of his Panthers era was in 2015, when they achieved a near-perfect 15-1 record, clinched another NFC South title, and reached Super Bowl 50, though they lost to the Denver Broncos.
Following a decline in performance, Rivera was let go by the Panthers in December 2019. He quickly found a new opportunity, taking over as head coach for the Washington Football Team, now known as the Washington Commanders, in January 2020. His initial season in Washington was fraught with challenges, yet he led the team to a 7-9 record.
He has a great resume, and he's a great coach, but, it's easy to get left behind in coaching, and it feels like that's somewhat what has happened to Rivera and his chances at being a head coach again.
Las Vegas Raiders will have a busy Thursday on their hands when it comes to their search for a head coach
The Raiders have one lined up.
