A New Start! (the Reboot) The Front Office, Ownership, & Coaching Staff Thread

[Est.1974]

9 hours ago, Peregrine said:

 

But man these hires seem quick and suspiciously like Snyder is trying to reactionarily placate the critics at all costs

The recent hires look like very good moves to me. But I wouldn’t disagree with some of the above sentiment, is does have an undercurrent of reputation building at the same time. The difference here might be that as well as rebuilding that reputation, we are also actually getting highly qualified individuals for the roles. That appears the case.
 

Therefore, dare I say they become really smart moves by ticking all boxes.

[JSSkinz]

The pads are on!

 

 

 

[Skinsinparadise]

 

 

[Skinsinparadise]

 

 

Edited August 18, 2020 by Skinsinparadise

[Riggo#44]

 

[Riggo#44]

 

[Skinsinparadise]

Sad.  I looked it up, cure rate is very good if discovered early. 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 21, 2020 by Skinsinparadise

[JSSkinz]

This is terrible news but cancer can be beaten, I can't imagine going through treatment while having to coach a football team.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if he steps away from the team until he completes treatment.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 21, 2020 by JSSkinz

[Mr. Sinister]

I saw Shaq Thompson on Twitter talking about how he's praying for Ron, and was like wtf.

 

Jesus, this sucks.

[Hoover-ball]

2020 the hits keep coming. Good Luck RR

 

[benskins26]

23 minutes ago, Riggo#44 said:

 

Goes without saying i hope, but his health is number 1. My dad almost died from this. Hope he recovers quickly. 
 

as for the WFT- now what? This is very on brand for 2020

[CommanderInTheRye]

Turned on Sirius NFL radio and almost had an accident.

 

Prayers up for Ron and his family. Do whatever it takes to make a full recovery. Football is a secondary issue. 

[Snagletooth]

We will be in good hands if JDR has to step up.  He is a true patriot!

[evmiii]

Who runs the team if Ron has to miss time?  OC and DC have full time jobs, I’m guessing DC because of his experience.

[dyst]

On a human level, I hope him the best. His health is more important than football. But man the hits keep coming.

[88Comrade2000]

We are cursed.   Get well Ron.  Do whatever you need to do, to beat the cancer.

 

If he has to step away, I assume they will have Jack Del Rio as interim coach; since he has previous head coaching experience.

 

A team can survive if their head coach has to step away for medical treatment; see Colts when Bruce Arians took over for Chuck Pagano.

[ggarriso]

I hope this man is okay, all class by all accounts..  Hope he takes extra precautions with everything going on with the pandemic

 

[justice98]

I would think he'd be extra high risk now with Covid out there.  Is he really gonna be out there during cancer treatment?  

Edited August 21, 2020 by justice98

[VeroViper]

Now on NFL Network the ticker says he has been diagnosed with skin cancer. Was the original report of of lymph node cancer incorrect? 

[COWBOY-KILLA-]

Man, this is terrible, I feel for him and his family. Time to Fight!  Hope Ron gets well quickly. 

[kleese]

First, no need to jump to conclusions. None of us know obviously and I seriously doubt that RR, his family, his friends, or his docs would advise him to do anything that wasn’t in the best interest of him besting this. Meaning, if he continues to coach and be at the park daily that means the people that know have deemed it a good/safe decision and that’s good enough for me. Plenty of cancer treatments can coincide with a fairly “normal” day to day existence. Other treatments are much more invasive and would force someone to take a step back for awhile. 
 

Unlike a player, if a head coach does have to take a step back, they can still do their job and have a positive effect on the team. And right now, everyone is sort of used to doing things at a distance anyway. So if RR had to step aside for a bit, I think he could still make his presence felt and do his job via a proxy. Del Rio is more than capable of handling that role if needed. 
 

We don’t know if RR will have any success here and considering our track record it’s perfectly reasonable to question that. However, one thing we can be certain about is that RR IS highly regarded and respected by pretty much everyone. Players will play hard for him and won’t want to let him down. I don’t worry about any sort of emotional damage this could cause the team. Hell, I’m not sure much more damage could be done right now anyway. 
 

Hopefully RR will be just fine, handle treatment well, recover quickly, and miss little to no time at the park. But I don’t think it’s necessarily a season-sinker if he does have to take an absence. He’s the kind of guy with a large enough presence that it will remain even if he’s not there physically for awhile. 

[Spearfeather]

 

 

 

Adam Schefter

 

@AdamSchefter

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To be clear and specific, Washington HC Ron Rivera has Squamous cell cancer of his neck. He was diagnosed with it two weeks ago. He told his team

about it tonight. He plans to go on coaching this season, but has set up backup plans as well.

 

 

 Squamous cell carcinoma is a treatable form of skin cancer.

Edited August 21, 2020 by Spearfeather

[Springfield]

**** cancer. May Rivera have the best possible outcome of all this.

[Warhead36]

Thankfully it appears to still be in the early stages and you know he's gonna have access to the absolute best medical care money can buy. Thoughts and prayers to him and his family.

[Burgundy Yoda]

This ****ing sucks. I feel beat down before the season has even started as a fan. Get well soon Riverboat.