TK Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 For Immediate Release January 1, 2020 REDSKINS ANNOUNCE RON RIVERA AS HEAD COACH LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins today announced Ron Rivera as the team’s new head coach. “After several meetings with Coach Rivera, it was clear he is the right person to bring winning football back to Washington D.C.,” said Dan Snyder, Washington Redskins Owner. “He is widely respected around the league as a man of great integrity and has proven to be one of the finest coaches in the country.” With more than 20 years of coaching experience, Rivera is a passionate and skilled leader who has earned the respect of his players, coaching staff and the community. He most recently served as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers for nine seasons, where he led the team to three straight divisional titles and an appearance in Super Bowl 50. Rivera was also recognized twice as the NFL Coach of the Year by the Associated Press, in 2013 and in 2015. “While I love the storied history of the franchise, I am focused on the future and excited for the opportunity to win football games with this talented young team,” said Rivera. “After meeting Dan Snyder, it was clear we are aligned in our passion for the game and he supports my vision to turn the team around. I look forward to surrounding myself with great people and getting to work.” Rivera began his NFL career as a linebacker for the Chicago Bears in 1984 and became a Super Bowl champion in his second season when the Bears beat the New England Patriots 46–10 in Super Bowl XX. Following nine seasons as a player, Rivera went on to be a TV analyst covering the Bears and college football. Rivera began his coaching career in 1996, ultimately serving on the coaching staffs of the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers where he earned the respect of players, coaches and fans alike thanks to his football prowess and his dedication to his players, both on and off the field. In college, Rivera was a consensus All-American linebacker, at the University of California Berkeley, leading the Golden Bears in tackles in his last three years. He once held Cal's all-time sack and career tackles records and still holds the record for most tackles for loss in a season, set in 1983. Rivera was inducted into the Cal Sports Hall of Fame in 1994. January 1, 2020 RON RIVERA INTRODUCTORY PRESS CONFERENCE Included below are details pertaining to Head Coach Ron Rivera’s introductory press conference. WHO: Head Coach Ron Rivera WHAT: Introductory press conference following the hiring of Head Coach Ron Rivera WHEN: Thursday, January 2 2:00 p.m. ET WHERE: Team Auditorium Inova Sports Performance Center at Redskins Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Have they announced when the press conference is schedule for? I can't find anything on twitter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 There it is. Welcome coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakedtater1 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I've always loved the way Ron has coached. This is absolutely amazing..alot of folks saying it's the most excited they have been for a hiring of a coach since Gibbs 2.0..respectfully..I'd say this is Snyder's greatest hire scince he bought the team. All Hail Joe Gibbs..A Redskins God...2.0 was fun...it was...magical..ment to be or not?...not sure..but I think this hiring is even bigger than the gibbs 2.0 hiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 22 minutes ago, HigSkin said: Have they announced when the press conference is schedule for? I can't find anything on twitter! Tomorrow at 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cooleyfan1993 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 @spjunkies you mean tomorrow at 2😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Cooleyfan1993 said: @spjunkies you mean tomorrow at 2😂 I'm almost positive they changed that lol. I'll take the L on it though I posted that a few minutes after waking up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD0506 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 <wheww!> I've been holding my breath waiting for a shoe to drop, waiting for something to screw this up, you know, that whole "We HAVE to be cursed!" weight we all carry like Marley's chains. Now that it's official I am.........giddy...... What a way to start the New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Updated his twitter avatar. Through it looks like the twitterverse is pushing Ron Burgundy hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MisterPinstripe Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Sounds good so far, liking the staff. I guess he’s learned something from Carolina if he’s deciding to have Del Rio call the defense so he can focus on being the HC, I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Welcome to the family Coach Rivera. Intrigued to see how this all plays out going forward. Give it everything you have for the cause, every single day, whilst staying humble and maintaining the highest standards of integrity that go hand-in-hand with the honour of being the guardian of this wonderful franchise (if one that has sadly lost its way for much of the last 3 decades) you're now so privileged to be. And in return, you'll get unequivacal backing, from most of us, every step of the way. We can't ask for any more than that commitment and dedication to do your best the right way for the Washington Redskins. Good luck Coach. Now let's get to work! Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Welcome Riverboat Ronnie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Absolutely stoked about this. Great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86 Snyder Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Please dont break out the Super Bowl trophies tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Said for years our biggest problem was unqualified gumps and cronies being in charge of this team. We needed leaders and teachers first. That's how you win. There are a million Pat Shurmur's out there.If you cant get grown men that get paid millions of dollars to follow you, you'll get nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice_of_Reason Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, HigSkin said: This actually is a fantastic answer. Ron taking the time to interview Kevin O’Connell means it wasn’t discussed with Snyder, and Ron makes the final decision. If he likes what he hears from KOC, great. If not, then he can choose his own guy. This is refreshing. And points to MAYBE a change in the way Dan owns the team. MAYBE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roanoker Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 It's good to be excited again! It's been too long in football hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profusion Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Welcome Ron! The new year is off to a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyst Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, 86 Snyder said: Please dont break out the Super Bowl trophies tomorrow. 100% agree. Lets move forward and start a new path. Once we start winning consistently then we can talk about the glory years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, 86 Snyder said: Please dont break out the Super Bowl trophies tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86 Snyder Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 20 minutes ago, SkinsGuy said: Lol Those belong to him, he can do whatever he wants! It's a pretty small thing, but to me it says something about the mindset of the franchise if they get trotted out tomorrow or stay on the shelf. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butchie_T Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio..........I have more hope today than I have had in over a decade. The draft should be interesting once again. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejay183 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 27 minutes ago, 86 Snyder said: Lol Those belong to him, he can do whatever he wants! It's a pretty small thing, but to me it says something about the mindset of the franchise if they get trotted out tomorrow or stay on the shelf. We shall see. I agree, Joe Gibbs won those trophies so makes sense to have them out there. Were the Super Trophies out during Shanny's press conference? Or Gruden's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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