Is Ron Rivera an NFL Top 10 Coach?

[WolfpackRob]

Definitely not top 10. I'd probably rather have him than Coughlin but then again, Coughlin has 2 super bowls. I'd rather have Chip Kelly too but that's another story. Bottom line, Riverboat had one good season that saved his job. He's improving and in the top 20...nothing more.

[PandaPancake]

He's in my top 8 on MySpace

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[Mr. Scot]

I wouldn't put him that high just yet.

But as far as the list, I don't consider John Fox a top ten coach either. And Mike Tomlin is overrated.

[SCP]

All I know is I was frustrated as hell with Ron after the 1-3 start. Not top 10 yet. Show me the money Ron.

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[Rise of The Hive]

No but Riverboat Ron is!

[BigBoss]

the salt over John in top 10 but not Ron, lol.

 

 

Ron is in a great position to prove his worth as a coach this season. If you wanna chalk up the first two seasons as learning as a coach fine. I'll give him all credit for last year, the call in the Saints game was balls to the walls. 

 

So if he can have us in playoffs again, he'll deserve top 15 for sure. I hope he does it! :)

[KendrickPanther]

I think Ron is a great at Xs and Os but his devotion to Mike Shula will cost him his job if he doesn't can him after this season. Even if he's winning. Tony Dungy cost himself ringS by not addressing the offense.

[TheMaulClaw]

No he's not.  One winning season out of 3 and a 1st round playoff lost doesn't qualify you for any top ten poo.

[OneBadCat]

No he's not

 

He's done about as much as Fox has.

 

Fox rode his talent. He always has. He never had the balls to Riverboat Ron. He's a fundamentals guy but he can't adjust when things don't go well for him. Ron adapts his plan to his players, not the other way around.

 

The best season Fox ever coached was 2004. He's been riding Steve Smith and Peyton Manning ever since.

[London Loves Luke]

Hypothetically, if we were to go 6-10 or worst... What becomes of Rivera? Does Gettleman keep him knowing Rivera brought the team to the playoffs before or go with someone else?

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Hypothetically I'd say give McDermott the job. He's gone at end of season for a head job anyway. Hypothetically.

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[ChinaPanther]

RR is excellent at the X and O.s of football but also developing football players. Defensive strategy is also a strength. The defensive game plans he showed last year were pure brilliance. His defensive game plans last year were game plans that Dick LeBeau would be proud of.  

[rmoneyg35]

I don't see Pete Carroll as number 2, yet atleast.

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[camycamcan]

Fox=manning

[KeepCarling]

Can't give him top 10 for one good year.  He made huge changes though to his decision making so it's a good indicator he has an understanding of what it takes to be a good coach.