Ron Rivera Thread

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by mooby

First things first welcome back Joeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Good to be back - even if it is only on a conditional basis. The last two seasons, I just couldn't. I. Just. Could. Not.

After 20 years of Cerrato/Allen (particularly these last two years of Allen), it is hard to going back to giving a damn. I had been a devoted fan and follower of the team for 45+ years and had never felt that beaten down, dispirited, and uninterested in how or what they did. Allen's complete obliviousness to the fan base finally sucked all enthusiasm out of me. For the first time since I was eight years old, I just did not give a rat's ass what the team did.

There is now a brief heartbeat to my fandom again. The GTFO'ing of Allen and the hiring of RR (and now JDR) has me saying "Okay. I'll watch for a bit but I need some wins, some solid moves, SOME F'ING G/D PROFESSIONALISM FOR MORE THAN SIX MONTHS OR THE FIRST F'ING CRISIS, before I invest again."

I don't know if a single hire can turn this sh** show around, but I am willing to reengage - but not necessarily drink any kool aid - and see how it plays out. Be warned, my interest is tenuous at the moment and it won't take much for me to say "Nope. I am out" because I have cared too much, too often only to be kicked in the balls repeatedly by the Snyder/Cerrato/Allen "F' you fans!" attitude of this team -- No. F' you Daniel F'ing Snyder. I will not get ball-kicked anymore so prove to me that I should even be in the same G.D. room with this G.D. team.

TLDR: For now, I am back, but I am just looking for an excuse to nope out.

[SkinzWin]

Ron Rivera interview:

“I’ve had four weeks off and time tired of getting up and doing dishes. You guys think I’m joking, but I’m not.”

Love this guy.

[skinsfaninok]

Sounds like Dan was all in on Ron right after he was fired

[jamf]

Dan Snyder opening the press conference "Happy Thanksgiving", LOL!

[SFREDSKIN]

Fucking Ron Rivera!! What is there not to love about this guy? A winner!! Discipline, loyalty, teacher, no nonsense. I’m ready for next season.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by jamf

Dan Snyder opening the press conference "Happy Thanksgiving", LOL!

I knew I wasn’t the only one who caught that.


What in God’s name was that shit about?

[rome108]

Two Things on that press conference:

1) Rivera is balls. I actually got intimidated watching and listening to the guy and I was streaming this 1000 miles away, clearly he commands the room. No more "Club Jay" atmosphere that's for sure.

2) Got to give Dan credit, I know 90% of the fans hate him, but I always felt he wants to win. Clearly, he went all out to land Ron. You can tell, from not knowing what holiday just passed (New Years not Thanksgiving), to the bags under his eyes, he has been working his ass off to make this happened. Thank you Dan Snyder!

[SunnySide]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I knew I wasn’t the only one who caught that.


What in God’s name was that shit about?

Public speaking is the no. 2 fear after the serpent.

I think he is an introvert with social anxiety. A big reason he doesnt speak much and needs to have an Allen or Vinny around to do all the talking for him. just 100% my uneducated uninformed personal opinion

Good for him to get out there.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Good to be back - even if it is only on a conditional basis. The last two seasons, I just couldn't. I. Just. Could. Not.

After 20 years of Cerrato/Allen (particularly these last two years of Allen), it is hard to going back to giving a damn. I had been a devoted fan and follower of the team for 45+ years and had never felt that beaten down, dispirited, and uninterested in how or what they did. Allen's complete obliviousness to the fan base finally sucked all enthusiasm out of me. For the first time since I was eight years old, I just did not give a rat's ass what the team did.

There is now a brief heartbeat to my fandom again. The GTFO'ing of Allen and the hiring of RR (and now JDR) has me saying "Okay. I'll watch for a bit but I need some wins, some solid moves, SOME F'ING G/D PROFESSIONALISM FOR MORE THAN SIX MONTHS OR THE FIRST F'ING CRISIS, before I invest again."

I don't know if a single hire can turn this sh** show around, but I am willing to reengage - but not necessarily drink any kool aid - and see how it plays out. Be warned, my interest is tenuous at the moment and it won't take much for me to say "Nope. I am out" because I have cared too much, too often only to be kicked in the balls repeatedly by the Snyder/Cerrato/Allen "F' you fans!" attitude of this team -- No. F' you Daniel F'ing Snyder. I will not get ball-kicked anymore so prove to me that I should even be in the same G.D. room with this G.D. team.

TLDR: For now, I am back, but I am just looking for an excuse to nope out.

I'd prob. be in the same boat after 45 years, but my drug of choice is sports, and Redskins football in particular. I still watched all 60 min. of the Cowboys game even though I knew the outcome halfway in. For me it was "I have to wait 8 months to see the Redskins play again, I want my full 60 one last time."

Glad to have you back even if it is only for a bit.

[skinsfaninok]

"Multiple players were in attendance Dwayne was not one of them"

[mooby]

Originally Posted by jamf

Dan Snyder opening the press conference "Happy Thanksgiving", LOL!

LOL!

Credit where it's due, Dan is obviously uncomfortable with being a public speaker and the first step is confronting that fear head on.

I am happy he chose to come out and speak to the media directly instead of finding any staffer willing to do it for him. I wish he would do it more often. There is no one man more responsible for how far the Redskins go.


Also, idk why but I got a serious Jeremy Piven in Entourage vibe from Dan up there. I know he's probably not that bad but that's the vibe I was getting.

[skinsfaninok]

Dan said Happy Thanksgiving on purpose per Guice

[Chico23231]

Maybe the most meaningful presser since Gibbs left. Im really excited by Coach Ron and Jack Del Rio as DC.

Dan sounds like he understands that discipline and culture change is much needed in the org...I swear to god if he fucks this up....

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

"Multiple players were in attendance Dwayne was not one of them"

He must have had a more important engagement. /s

Dwayne improved his on field play dramatically over the course of the season. The off-field stuff and leadership... He's definitely a work in progress.

Rivera admitted he was a project and had a ways to go (don't remember the exact phrasing), but did say he could be a franchise QB.

[Giantone]

I like RR ,I wanted him in NY just to mess with the press! I think him and Del Rio will make a good pair ,.........do you think Dan has learned his lesson or will he micro manage like he did with Gibbs and Shanahan?