No Contract Extension for Rivera

[deerayfan072]

oh, and yea MIA has the highest paid DC in the NFL, Dom Capers

[joelamosobadiah]

I would like to see Rivera go to Dallas. I would absolutely LOVE to see that.

[deerayfan072]

I would like to see Rivera go to Dallas. I would absolutely LOVE to see that.

Problem is he has not ran a 3-4 before and Wade is basically a glorified DC, IMO, so it would kinda be a step down as an assitant DC

[joelamosobadiah]

I would like to see Rivera go to Dallas. I would absolutely LOVE to see that.

Problem is he has not ran a 3-4 before and Wade is basically a glorified DC, IMO, so it would kinda be a step down as an assitant DC

I know. That is the problem. Even though I would love to see that, it probably wouldn't be the best situation.

[RocketsDWM]

Rivera is now the linebackers coach for SD.

[killiansjmd]

from rotoworld.com

The Chargers hired Ron Rivera to fill a role as a defensive assistant on their staff, most likely as their linebacker coach.

The Bears announced that they wouldn't renew Rivera's contract Monday, likely over philosophical differences with Lovie Smith. It's a surprising hire for the Bolts considering Rivera interviewed for the head coaching job, and was passed over for Norv Turner. Ted Cottrell got the defensive coordinator job.

[joelamosobadiah]

Rivera is now the linebackers coach for SD.

WOW!!!!!

That is EXTREMELY surprising. I can't believe that he is going to be a LB coach instead of a DC somewhere.

[deerayfan072]

Rivera is now the linebackers coach for SD.

WOW!!!!!

That is EXTREMELY surprising. I can't believe that he is going to be a LB coach instead of a DC somewhere.

Take the job you can get i guess. I bet he is thinking its only for one year so why not

[joelamosobadiah]

Rivera is now the linebackers coach for SD.

WOW!!!!!

That is EXTREMELY surprising. I can't believe that he is going to be a LB coach instead of a DC somewhere.

Take the job you can get i guess. I bet he is thinking its only for one year so why not

Yeah, I guess so. I am surprised at how fast this went too. I mean, he didn't even seem to test the market out unless he had done that before he was "fired"

[Kilroy]

Wow.

I guess Ron's thinking was a one year "placeholder" gig in the hopes of getting a HC job in '08 but still, why not wait a few days in the hopes of getting a DC gig somewhere? Maybe he figures he can get a ring while he's waiting.

Should be interesting to see what effect his tutelage has on Merriman.