Ron Rivera has had recent success in slowing down the Philadelphia offense.
After being fired by Washington, the long-time coach will interview for the Eagles’ vacant defensive coordinator job.
After being relieved of his duties in Washington, Rivera told reporters that it would not be difficult to return to being a defensive coordinator again after spending years as the top guy. He last served as a coordinator with the Chargers from 2008 to ’10 before taking over as the Panthers’ head coach.
He also was the Chargers’ linebackers coach in 2007 — after serving as the Bears’ defensive coordinator the previous three seasons.
Former #Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is interviewing with the #Eagles for their defensive coordinator position, per sources.
The last time Rivera was a DC, his 2010 Chargers led the league in total defense. pic.twitter.com/oZCDKb6nTc
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 22, 2024
The Commanders Wire recently looked at Rivera’s previous success during his seven seasons as a coordinator.
- 2004: No. 12 total defense, No. 13 scoring defense
- 2005: No. 2 total defense, No. 1 scoring defense
- 2006: No. 5 total defense, No. 3 scoring defense
- 2007: No. 14 total defense, No. 5 scoring defense (DC for part of the season after Chargers fired Ted Cottrell)
- 2008: No. 25 total defense, No. 15 scoring defense
- 2009: No. 16 total defense, No. 11 scoring defense
- 2010: No. 1 total defense, No. 10 scoring defense
Rivera has been a head coach for 13 years, compiling a 102-103-2 record. He was 26-40-1 in Washington, including 4-13 this past season. Washington won the NFC East in his first season but did not finish with a winning record during his four years.
