Ron Rivera answers questions from the media
The Washington Commanders just got blown put by the Dallas Cowboys at home, losing 38-10. They finish the season with a 4-13 record, the worst in Head Coach Ron Rivera’s career. This loss also gives Rivera a losing record as an NFL head coach(102-103-2).
He spoke to the media after the loss, and talked about what went wrong during g this game, and this season. He said he will meet with managing partner Josh Harris tomorrow. He also said fans should be most excited about this new ownership, and that they are just as passionate as the fanbase.
Ron Rivera
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 8, 2024
The game:
Rivera on the game pic.twitter.com/vjdT6rIhRY
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) January 8, 2024
Emotions:
Rivera on emotions and what awaits. pic.twitter.com/m7snB3rkYI
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) January 8, 2024
Meeting with Josh Harris:
Rivera says he’s talking with Josh Harris at some point tomorrow pic.twitter.com/L8b3HTIJYm
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 8, 2024
Ron Rivera: “I’m not sure what to wait for, but I’ll meet with [Josh Harris] at some point tomorrow.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 8, 2024
Ownership group:
I asked Ron Rivera why fans should be excited about the future.
Rivera told me, “this is a very passionate fan base and their expectations are big and I think these are the kind of people (ownership) that can lead that. This is what I think they should be excited about.” pic.twitter.com/n3eidHVhgq
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) January 8, 2024
Rivera: I think there’s enough quality players in that room.
Rivera also praised Josh Harris and the group of partners for willing to invest and create optimism for the future
“This ownership group is just as passionate as the fanbase.”
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) January 8, 2024
Rivera said “this ownership group is just as passionate as this fan base.” Said the ownership group is “what (fans) should be excited about.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 8, 2024
Ron Rivera: pic.twitter.com/bCDUxMQYDw
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 8, 2024
When it started falling apart:
Ron Rivera on when things began to decline for the team pic.twitter.com/wKqHu0rY5c
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) January 8, 2024
Draft a QB at #2?:
Ron Rivera was asked if he thinks Washington should draft a QB with the 2nd pick: “I think the organization has to do what they believe is best for the organization. I really, truly believe that’s what’s going to happen. They’ll make the best decision going forward.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 8, 2024
Sam Howell
Evaluating the seaaon:
Sam Howell on how he would evaluate his season pic.twitter.com/i2FlykKyC8
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) January 8, 2024
NFL starter:
Sam Howell on if he’s proven he can be a starter in this league: pic.twitter.com/toxeFPsjdu
— John Keim (@john_keim) January 8, 2024
Terry McLaurin
Terry McLaurin in the locker room pic.twitter.com/Zju1JXJpmw
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) January 8, 2024
Terry McLaurin: “It’s tough to accept that (turnover/changes) but it’s an opportunity for everybody to look in the mirror and pick some things that they wanna be better at next year, whether here or not.” #Commanders
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) January 8, 2024
Getting 1,000 yards:
Terry McLaurin on surpassing 1,000 yards on the last series.
“literally everybody on the sideline was like, we’re going to get this for you. We’re going to block our ass off for you. it made me a little emotional; it’s a testament to the guys that we have in this locker room.”— John Keim (@john_keim) January 8, 2024
Logan Thomas
Logan Thomas on the end of the season what it’s been like to play for Rivera pic.twitter.com/f17MN4fdq8
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) January 8, 2024
Eric Bieniemy:
Logan Thomas on working with Eric Bieniemy this season: pic.twitter.com/AZSsTV7UZH
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 8, 2024
Ron Rivera:
It might be the end of the road for Ron Rivera in Washington.
But, you better believe these players love him and respect him.
Logan Thomas told me, “beyond thankful, he gave me a chance. He gave me an opportunity to prove myself in this league, so I owe a lot to that man.” pic.twitter.com/q1uSjAW0Ep
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) January 8, 2024
Jahan Dotson
Culture
Jahan Dotson said it earlier in the week and now Emmanuel Forbes chiming in about the “culture” in the Commanders locker room.
Forbes told me, “we have to find out a way to win, just build a culture that doesn’t like to lose. Just play harder. It all starts with leadership.” pic.twitter.com/yZfnD7qQiF
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) January 8, 2024
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