Commanders fire Ron Rivera: Top head coaching candidates, including Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel

Ron Rivera is out as the Commanders’ head coach after four seasons in Washington. The former Panthers coach was widely credited for helping to restore the culture of the franchise early in his tenure, but he failed to lead a single winning season from the sidelines, finishing 26-40-1 — with an 0-1 playoff record — from 2020-2023.

Rivera’s exit is not surprising, but it confirms a forthcoming overhaul of the Commanders in the 2024 offseason, when the team’s new ownership group led by Josh Harris will also own the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, plus a league-leading $78 million in projected salary cap space. Which coaches figure to be on Washington’s radar moving forward?

Here are some of the top potential candidates for the Commanders’ opening:

11. Aaron Glenn

Current position: Lions defensive coordinator

Glenn, 51, hasn’t dominated on paper running Detroit’s defense, but he’s a widely respected leader both in the building and around the NFL, drawing from a 15-year playing career to connect with his mentees. It’s probably why Washington was quick to request him for an interview following Rivera’s dismissal.

10. Todd Monken

Current position: Ravens offensive coordinator

Monken, 57, has spent more time in college than the NFL over the course of his career, but he’s helped Lamar Jackson find new levels of efficiency in the quarterback’s latest MVP bid, bringing more balance to Baltimore’s attack. He’s also got head coaching experience, overseeing gradual improvement at Southern Miss from 2013-2015.

9. Raheem Morris

Current position: Rams defensive coordinator

Morris, 47, has helped Sean McVay guide another unlikely playoff run after an unofficial offseason tear-down, and he also oversaw Los Angeles’ “D” when the team won the Super Bowl in 2021. Widely heralded for his player-friendly approach, he also has head coaching experience from his days with the Buccaneers (2009-2011). Washington’s…

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Author : Cody Benjamin

Publish date : 2024-01-08 16:46:46

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