The Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has acknowledged that 2023 will be a big year in his career, particularly when it comes to determining his future with the team. During his first three years with the team, Rivera amassed a 22-27-1 record, never finishing above .500 and managing just a solitary playoff appearance.
“I could be gone in a year, that’s football,” Rivera told The Washington Times, acknowledging the precarious position he finds himself in as the Commanders undergo a potential ownership change.
“I understand that. But what I want to do is when I leave, I want everybody to go and say, ‘Boy the roster’s in a good place.’ … That’s great. I want to walk away saying that’s what I did. I’m good with it. I understand it. I’m not going to be desperate. I’m not. Because when you’re desperate, you make bad decisions,” Rivera observed.
Rivera spoke briefly about the Commanders’ potential sale, expressing his hope that it goes smoothly and does not turn into a repeat of 2018’s purchase of the Carolina Panthers by David Tepper. Then, Rivera remained manager for just one month before being dismissed from his position.
