Throughout the offseason, Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said he expected his team to take a leap forward in 2022. Rivera noted that his team took a step forward in the third year when he was in Carolina.
After a 1-4 start this season, though, many weren’t convinced and believed Rivera was in over his head. His coaching staff was criticized, and some wondered if the constant off-field issues out of his control had worn Rivera down.
