New interview video with Rivera posted at panthers.com

[CatMan72]

A new interview video with Coach Rivera has been posted on panthers.com

http://www.panthers.com/media-vault/videos/Ron-Rivera-Interview/3a0b4cad-9240-4b5c-b3e2-71d1a4bbf791

Most of it was stuff you already heard in the presser, but I found his comments about DeAngelo interesting, sounded like he intends on having him at his disposal...

[Mr. Scot]

If that's his office, it's pretty nice.

That can't be Rivera though. He broke a smile :sosp:

[Mr. Scot]

ANALYSIS/SYNOPSIS:

- believes that his fresh ideas and connection with Jerry Richardson helped get him the job.

- loves getting the job because it's a young team and a great community

- very big on hard work, discipline, structure and work ethic

- repeated that he wants the defense to be aggressive, attacking and versatile

- likes DeAngelo Williams and looks forward to working with him

- says the offensive line is the key to everything in the run or the pass game

- emphasizes how special teams can get you "hidden yardage"

- happy to get Brian Murphy; said one of the connections is that Murphy was on Norv Turner's "short list" for ST coach (it was known some time ago that Steve Crosby would be out)

- stated that Rich Bisaccia, the former Bucs ST guy who is now with the Chargers, was the other guy on the Panthers short list as well (good choice)

- taking longer than he wanted to get his staff in place

- eager to get to work with the players

- sounds like his wife and family will still be on the West Coast for a while; he's obviously anxious to get them moved

Going a little deeper, one of the biggest things I liked in this clip is that he discussed the notion of whether you run to set up the pass or pass to set up the run. In Rivera's mind, that's not a valid debate. You have to be able to do both effectively or your offense just isn't going to work.

All in all, more to be happy about

[TheRealDeal]

Was just going to ask for that, thanks Scot

[Ruff]

He also said he wants his offense to be a "vertical passing" game, then using the run to set-up the pass, and vice versa.

[KillerKat]

Going a little deeper, one of the biggest things I liked in this clip is that he discussed the notion of whether you run to set up the pass or pass to set up the run. In Rivera's mind, that's not a valid debate. You have to be able to do both effectively or your offense just isn't going to work.

All in all, more to be happy about

Totally rapes Fox' old logic

[JawnyBlaze]

Sounds like he doesn't plan on putting much attention on the O-line in the draft or FA, said something to the effect of "it starts with the offensive line and we have the pieces here to carry this football team".

[BigCPantherFan]

I like him and what he has had to say so far. Hope they are able to make it happen!!!

[Mr. Scot]

He also said he wants his offense to be a "vertical passing" game, then using the run to set-up the pass, and vice versa.

Essentially, the Coryell offense done right.

[monstercat]

Essentially, the Coryell offense done right.

We hope.

[vorbis]

can't wait to start seeing results of Rivera at the helm. gotta say I feel really good about him to this point.

[bleys]

can't wait to start seeing results of Rivera at the helm. gotta say I feel really good about him to this point.

there is always the question "what is he actually going to do for our team".. but I can't point to any other coach and tell anyone that I feel as confident about them as I do about Ron Rivera..

yes, he has to prove he is legit... and in 2-3 years, perhaps this is a huge mistake, but damn, right now, that doesn't seem possible...

there are certain things I am looking for in the next coaching staff, and he has nailed every aspect...

except of course, he's most likely a racist and doesn't want to see a black QB under center....

[Mr. Scot]

I'm optimistic. That's enough for now.

[ThaJackal]

Is there another coach in the league that you would put money on whuppin' Rivera's ass? I can't think of a one (Singletary is gone).