9/24: Rivera talk to the media

[AceMan]

Surprised no one started a topic on this yet...Rivera's comments to the media today via twitter

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2m Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers

Rivera told media that @kealohapilares would get a look at kick return. "We'll evaluate all of our options."

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4m Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers

Rivera says team has been inconsistent. "When we do things the right way, we'll have a chance." Finding consistency is key for success.

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7m Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers

Rivera also says team was soft at corner - but when you have younger players, "you live and die with them. Soon we'll start living."

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8m Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers

Rivera positive about pass rush and happy about performance of Dwan Edwards and Charles Johnson.

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11m Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers

Rivera notes that adjustments were made in first two games of the season, but Giants game "just got away from us."

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12m Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers

Rivera said @Panthers are not considering any personnel changes after loss to Giants.

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13m Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers

Rivera says Jonathan Stewart and Byron Bell have been cleared to practice and will be evaluated today.

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14m Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers

Rivera says Newton was proactive in seeking out mind coach. Noted it was not done thru team, but a case of Cam seeking to better himself.

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17m Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers

Rivera watched the Atlanta/San Diego game closely yesterday. Said the Falcons have an impressive team.

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18m Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers

Ron Rivera about to address the media. We'll live tweet and post the video on http://Panthers.com later today.

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Joe Person ‏@josephperson

Rivera did say rookie CB Josh Norman played soft vs Giants, and S Haruki Nakamura was playing too deep, more like how he aligned w/ Ravens.

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3m Joe Person ‏@josephperson

Ron Rivera a little chippy when asked about defense. Said he thinks pass rush has been good, thought it doesn't show up in sack totals.

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9m Joe Person ‏@josephperson

Rivera says he's not making any personnel changes on defense. Too early. "We've only played 3 games."

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10m Joe Person ‏@josephperson

Rivera says "it's great" if Newton is working w mind coach. Rivera says he's worked w/ sports psychologist since '99.

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12:10 PM - 24 Sep 12 · Details

[Rip Saw]

Mind coach? what the hell is a mind coach?

[csx]

euphemism for therapist

[Silent Majority]

younger corners? Rivera is either clueless or a liar. Giants game got away from you...wtf? Cam seeking help for his issues with losing makes a statement. I like the kid and respect his trying to be proactive.

[AceMan]

Not gonna lie...not really a fan of Rivera's responses nowadays...

I hope Rivera has this team ready to show up in Atl

[YoungPanthers89]

Good that Cam went after the "mind coach" and that the team didnt do it for him, shows that he wants it.

[CRA]

My wife has a life coach......lol. All upper management at her work is required to do it

[TheGreatestOfAllTimeCam]

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Rivera says Newton was proactive in seeking out mind coach. Noted it was not done thru team, but a case of Cam seeking to better himself.

This is positive

[csx]

Watch how those who bent over backwards to insist that there is nothing to Newton's demeanor will now spin the personal mind coach angle to a positive.

[Chaos]

Sounds like the honeymoon period is over between Rivera and the local media. Last year, he was refreshing and engaging with his responses. Almost like he was giving more detail than the question asked for.

Now, it seems win or loss, he's more abrupt and definitely more salty.

[Panthro]

Watch how those who bent over backwards to insist that there is nothing to Newton's demeanor will now spin the personal mind coach angle to a positive.

How long did you play QB in the NFL for?

[csx]

Sounds like the honeymoon period is over between Rivera and the local media. Last year, he was refreshing and engaging with his responses. Almost like he was giving more detail than the question asked for.

Now, it seems win or loss, he's more abrupt and definitely more salty.

I remember when Fox was the same way. First time coaches learn there is no benefit from giving out any info.

[csx]

How long did you play QB in the NFL for?

I can only assume you took it that I was saying having a "mind coach" or anything like that is a negative or bad thing. It's a great thing if it's needed.

I was commenting on how those that denied there was a need will quickly change their tone about it when they find out Newton himself thought it was worth going that route.