Do you think Rivera would be in more trouble if he didn't luck into the division title in 2014?

[FuFuLamePoo]

I'm not on the Fire Rivera train or anything right now, but I do think his seat should be warm if we aren't a playoff team next year.  We went 7-8-1 in 2014, but lucked into a division title because we were in one of the worst divisions ever.  Normally 7-8-1 has you picking in the top 15 of the draft.  The fact of the matter is we've had four losing seasons in six years under this administration.  This year has been tough with all the injuries and tough breaks, but do you think the conversation would be any different if he hadn't lucked into a division title in 2014?

[TN05]

We didn't luck into anything in 2014. Yes, the division sucked. But we had to be on our A-game to win those last four games, and we did it with a terrible offensive line, little pass rush, and a bad secondary. And we gave Seattle a game in the playoff.

It wasn't luck.

[dcpanther89]

Some say it's bad luck, some say it's coaching, some say it's the front office, some even say ownership. I say a combination of all but you start from the bottom up. When a company bottoms up you weed out the less significant employees to shake things up. Fire a few coordinators and see if that makes a difference, then go from there until you have a winning formula.


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[Kevin Greene]

How many "Coaches of the Year" get fired one year later?

[The Lobo]

10 minutes ago, Kevin Greene said:

How many "Coaches of the Year" get fired one year later?

I have said this a couple times on here and people disagreed with me, which is fine, but you and I are correct. He is not getting fired. 

[Saca312]

Could he be better at time management and game management? Absolutely.

But are there better options out there? No.

To be fair, he's one coach of the year 2 years in a row from what I recall, so I can say his job is safe. I do disagree with some decisions, but honestly many fanbases would talk about how much they hate their coach (i.e. Broncos with Kubiak).

[t96]

The only time Rivera's job was ever not secure was the beginning of 2013.

[Camp Fodder]

Miss the playoffs next year and he could be gone

[TN05]

12 hours ago, Kevin Greene said:

How many "Coaches of the Year" get fired one year later?

Let alone two-time Coach of the Years?

[Jangler]

Fox got 7 years after a Superbowl appearance. JR is not paying 2 coaches for a year...or 2. 

This paddle boat is a turning in 2017.

[Malt Liquor]

Go ask Bill Belichick what does it mean to get coach of the year twice but no championships.

[NJPanthers12]

Mind boggling how many people on this board see Gettleman as an issue, but not Rivera. 

[Malt Liquor]

14 minutes ago, NJPanthers12 said:

Mind boggling how many people on this board see Gettleman as an issue, but not Rivera. 

Gettleman should take some blame. But I put more blame on Ron Rivera and Mike Shula more so than anybody else. Ron has made some terrible decisions this season. Had he made the right choice even with holes in our roster. We would've won at least 3 more games with a shot at the playoffs. Play calling, time management, and not going for it on 4th downs has been downright shitty. So yes it's more of Pussyboat Ron's fault this year.

[FootballLivesMatter]

He would've been fired if not for the amazing season last year.