Commanders make major coaching changes after struggles this season
The Washington Commanders have opted to make some major coaching changes. Sitting at 4-8 heading after Week 12, the team announced that they have relieved defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer Head coach Ron Rivera released a statement following this decision. "Today I have relieved Jack Del Rio and Brent Vieselmeyer […]
The Washington Commanders have opted to make some major coaching changes.
Sitting at 4-8 heading after Week 12, the team announced that they have relieved defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer
Head coach Ron Rivera released a statement following this decision.
"Today I have relieved Jack Del Rio and Brent Vieselmeyer of their duties. I appreciate all that they contributed to the organization over the past four seasons and wish them all the best moving forward."
Managing Partner Josh Harris also released a statement.
"This morning, I spoke with Coach Rivera and he recommended that the team make changes at defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. I accepted those recommendations and want to thank Jack and Brent for their contributions to the Commanders. We wish them and their families well moving forward.
I feel exactly how our fans feel today: disappointed and frustrated. It's how our players and staff feel as well. I knew our first season of ownership would include challenges along the way, and we will not shy away from hard work, nor will we be deterred by adversity. As Coach Rivera and I discussed, all of our energy for the remainder of the season will be focused on playing better, more consistent football and developing our players while intently evaluating the areas in which we need to improve this offseason. Our fans deserve a team that can compete with the NFL's best and win sustainably over the long-term. I will not waver from that mission. Thank you to our fans for the ways in which you've breathed new life into our franchise. We have not been good enough this season, but our resolve for the future is unbroken."
This move came after the Commanders suffered an embarrassing loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, falling 45-10. And before that they fell to the New York Giants.
Rivera is set to take over defensive play-calling duties for the remainder of the season.
