KDawg Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Just got the ESPN alert on my phone. Â Rivera relieved of duties. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) Getting help from former Warriors GM to help restructure the front office? Â Â Edited January 8 by Renegade7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 The Josh Harris era has officially just begun. Let's see what you got, sir! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 One down. Now it’s time for the Martys. Let the red wedding begin!! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max21 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Has wright been fired yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsinparadise Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 https://x.com/granthpaulsen/status/1744349833630998693?s=20 Â Â Â 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillBill26 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 One down. Every other coach and front office member to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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veteranskinsfan Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Profootball talk has confirmed Riverboat has been fired. No other details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillBill26 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Ok, I'm excited, I'm ready for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 44 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 2 minutes ago, KillBill26 said: One down. Every other coach and front office member to go. Get rid of Wright, then Im fine with slowing down and letting the new GMs' pick from whats left and decide who is worth keeping on for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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actorguy1 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) Ron Rivera fired; former GMs to advise on Commanders' overhaul Adrian Wojnarowski Adam Schefter Jan 8, 2024, In a sweeping overhaul of the franchise's football leadership that started with the dismissal of coach Ron Rivera on Monday morning, Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris has hired two prominent executives - ex-Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers and ex-Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman -- to assist his ownership group with searches for a new head of football operations and a head coach, franchise officials told ESPN. Myers - architect of four championships with the Warriors and a current ESPN NBA analyst - and Spielman - a 30-year NFL front office executive - will work with Harris and his limited partners Mitch Rates, Magic Johnson and David Blitzer as part of an advisory committee designed to reshape the Commanders' front office and coaching staff, team officials told ESPN. In a search that'll commence immediately, Myers will take a lead role in identifying and coordinating interviews with candidates for both the top football operations and head coaching jobs - with Spielman set work to closely with him, officials said. The allure of the Commanders searches will be buoyed by a No. 2 overall pick in a quarterback-rich 2024 draft, and a projection of amongst the most salary cap space in NFL free agency this offseason. Harris will be intimately involved in the search processes, but his longstanding relationship with Myers - a two-time NBA executive of the year - evolved in recent months and convinced the owner that Myers' championship pedigree and industry relationships could play a significant role in building out Washington's new NFL leadership structure. The Commanders current front office, including general manager Martin Mayhew, and Executive VP of Football/Player Personnel Marty Hurney, will remain on staff through the search process, officials said. The new head of football operations and head coach will determine their long-term futures with the Commanders, team officials told ESPN. "This is a crucial offseason for us, and we won't shy away from the work needed to get back to a place where we can deliver a winning culture top to bottom," Harris said in a statement shared to ESPN. "...I've known Bob a long time and watched him construct four championship teams and a highly successful organization in Golden State...He is innovative, thoughtful, well-connected across sports and understands what it takes to solidify and sustain championship infrastructure. I think he's going to be incredibly additive." Myers stepped down as GM of the Warriors in June - concluding with four championships in his final eight years on the job. The Warriors reached the NBA Finals six times in Myers' 11 seasons as GM, losing only to Toronto (2019) and Cleveland (2016). Myers led the Warriors' 2016 free agent pursuit of Kevin Durant, who was part of two titles with the Warriors before tearing an Achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals. Myers was hired as an assistant GM in 2011 and promoted to GM in 2012, and outside of Steph Curry's arrival predating his own, had overseen two Curry contract extensions, drafts, trades and signings that sculpted one of the league's modern dynasties. Myers was a prominent player agent prior to joining the Warriors' front office in 2011. Myers joined ESPN as an NBA studio and game analyst in August and will continue in that role. "I have been fortunate to know Josh Harris for many years and his commitment to building championship-caliber teams is what drew me here," Myers said in a statement. "In my experience, championship infrastructure begins with a strong ownership group that prioritizes culture and invests in attracting the industry's most talented and innovative leaders...This is the type of opportunity that really inspires me, and I look forward to contributing to the next chapter of this storied franchise." Spielman - who had been the Vikings GM for nine years until leaving in 2021 - has 30 years of NFL front office experience. Harris purchased the Commanders for an NFL-record $6.05 billion in May. He replaced Daniel Snyder, whose 24-year run as the franchise's owner was mired in scandal, dysfunction and losing. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39264819/ron-rivera-fired-former-gms-advise-commanders-overhaul Edited January 8 by actorguy1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veteranskinsfan Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I have followed the Golden State Warriors for years now. Myers made some good trades. He had of course a few clunkers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LetThePointsSoar Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Just now, Skinsinparadise said: Â Â 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FootballZombie Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Myers is an interesting assist. Â Can't doubt his chops, even if he if from another sport I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Just now, FootballZombie said: Myers is an interesting assist. Â Can't doubt his chops, even if he if from another sport I guess. We're building a basketball team. Â Probably better than what we've been fielding, though. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DJHJR86 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8  Mayhew wasn't fired 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaSkins21 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Thank God this is finally over. We can now begin the process to look like a competent organization Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 44 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 16 minutes ago, Skinsinparadise said: Schrager just said he knows Harris has been asked others around the league how to do this right, to build a modern FO. Â Â We just hire Ben Stiller? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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