Rivera’s poor track record dealing with distractions

[Cary Kollins]

I was worried the Panthers would have an all around poor effort today if the past was any indication, and that’s exactly what happened.

For whatever reason, Ron Rivera teams have had terrible performances on the heels of a distracting week. I can think of several offhand:

The week Greg Hardy/Ray Rice instances blew up.

Last year the Charlotte protest/riot.

Super Bowl week.

Today with the kneeling issue, which rivera addressed with the team Saturday night.

 

I’m sure there are other examples where Rivera was forced to address non-football matters and for whatever reason the team laid an egg the following game.  Can you think of any others?

[KB_fan]

4 minutes ago, Cary Kollins said:

I’m sure there are other examples where Rivera was forced to address non-football matters and for whatever reason the team laid an egg the following game.  Can you think of any others?

J-NO/OBJ & the bat.... in 2015 prior to our loss to Atlanta.  A bit more football-related than your other examples, but yeah, Rivera and distractions are not a good combo

[KillerKat]

and JR made a huge distraction in the offseason

[TheRumGone]

What did Rivera say Saturday about kneeling?

[WelshPanther]

We were shocking last year against the Vikings when the protests really gathered momentum. May not be related but I wondered if there was discontent in locker room.

[WelshPanther]

What a negative first post!

[Mr. Scot]

Valid points, but honestly there are a million things going on every week. Injuries, family issues, disagreements, discontent, etc. We never see the stuff behind the scenes because it doesn't make the news.

Bottom line: If you need ideal conditions to be an effective coach, you're probably not a very good coach.

[Chimera]

Cam's vehicle accident, Ron Rivera's house burning down, Bannergate

 

Way to cherry pick, OP

[Proudiddy]

He's a gutless, spineless excuse for a leader.  He doesn't know how to lead.  It's par for the course.

[Chaos]

Didn't we have to go into Kansas City after one of their players committed suicide a day or two before the game?  Was that when they had Brady Quinn at QB and we still got rolled?

[ickmule]

You can look for reasons if you want, but the bottom line is this is just an average franchise. Always has been. Until we have new ownership nothing will change. 

[Bartin]

1 hour ago, KillerKat said:

and JR made a huge distraction in the offseason

I seriously doubt firing the GM is a major distraction for the players. They have very little interaction.

[arbnranger]

1 hour ago, WelshPanther said:

What a negative first post!

Did your forget to switch to your other user name?

[Pejorative Miscreant]

37 minutes ago, Chaos said:

Didn't we have to go into Kansas City after one of their players committed suicide a day or two before the game?  Was that when they had Brady Quinn at QB and we still got rolled?

Hate to correct you but I think the guy committed suicide at the KC facility.  You make it sound like it was detached.  

(Sarcasm)