The Washington Commanders were supposedly ready to compete for the NFC East when they signed Eric Bieniemy as their offensive coordinator. The mastermind behind the success of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> would be the key to develop a promising young quarterback like Sam Howell.



However, the 2023 season has been a disaster for the Commanders with a 4-8 record and virtually no chances of making it to the playoffs. In a telling stat, Washington’s defense has allowed at least 29 points in 8 of those 12 games.



That’s why, after a 45-10 loss against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys">Dallas Cowboys</a> on Thanksgiving Day, Jack Del Rio has been fired as defensive coordinator of the team. Ron Rivera would take over those play calling duties and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer is also out.



Rivera is in his fourth season with the Washington Commanders. While he won the NFC East in 2020, it came with a record of 7-9 and they were eliminated in the wild card round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a>. In his four years at the helm, he hasn’t achieved a winning record (7-9, 7-10, 8-8 and 4-8).



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231124_BUS_87512_ron_rivera-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-87523" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/ron_rivera-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/ron_rivera-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/ron_rivera-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/ron_rivera-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/ron_rivera.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Ron Rivers is on the hot seat with the Washington Commanders (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Ron Rivera might be replaced by Bill Belichick with the Commanders</h2>



Of course, this move comes amid a plethora of rumors suggesting that Ron Rivera is on the hot seat and that his replacement could be Bill Belichick in the event he does not continue as the head coach of the New England Patriots.







These were the words of Rivera after losing on Thanksgiving Day against the Cowboys when asked about his job security. “I’ve told you before I’m not worried about anything. All I’m going to do is do my job and see how things go. That’s the only thing I can do.” 


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In fact, Sam Howell already hinted at the possibility of coaching changes before Jack Del Rio’s announcement. “It really doesn’t impact anything in the locker room. We just focus on what we can control, try to get better. Obviously, when things aren’t going well people are going to talk about jobs for everybody. Not only coaches, players, too. We just have to zone it all out.”



<h2>Will Ron Rivera remain as head coach of the Washington Commanders?</h2>



It doesn’t look good for Ron Rivera. Josh Harris just bought the team from Dan Snyder and, though he gave the head coach a full first season, it’s probable that the owner would like to go with his own people in 2024. 



Considering this scenario, Belichick’s name has surfaced in the last weeks as he is having a terrible season with the Patriots. If Robert Kraft fires him or makes him available via trade, the Commanders will be ready. 


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/brian-robinson-jr-profile-age-weight-contract-and-injury-20221009-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Commanders</a> have been <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/washington-commanders-rb-brian-robinson-set-to-return-after-shooting-20221003-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a big mess</a> for years. Top to bottom and starting with Dan Snyder, the team has failed to win on the field and has established <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/former-kicker-josh-lambo-sues-jaguars-over-urban-meyers-physical-abuse-20220511-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a negative, toxic workplace</a> off of it.
Ron Rivera entered the season in the hot seat, and his team hasn’t done much to help his case through the first weeks of the season. The frustration was evident, and he seemingly blamed Carson Wentz for their shortcomings in the NFC East.
That’s why, following their narrow road win over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-justin-field-clarifies-disrespectful-comments-about-bears-fans-20220922-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chicago Bears</a>, the coach tipped his hat off to his players for dealing with so much pressure. He also clarified that his comments weren’t a shot at Wentz, but at the organization’s failure to build around a QB.
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“What’s important is these guys, OK. For the last couple of weeks, honestly — I’m going to speak my mind for a second,” Rivera said. “Honestly, it’s been hard. It really has. You lose four games in a row, and everybody wants to get you — get on you. And they’ve played their asses off. They have.”
“Everybody keeps (saying) I didn’t want anything to do with Carson. Well, bulls—,” Rivera said. “I’m the f—ing guy that pulled out the sheets of paper, that looked at the analytics that watched the tape in the fricking — when we were at Indianapolis (for the NFL combine last spring). OK? And that pisses me off because the young man doesn’t deserve to have that all the time.”

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<h2>Wentz Says Playing For Rivera Is Special</h2>
Moreover, it seems like Wentz didn’t take things personally, either. If anything, he had plenty of praise for coach Rivera, stating that it’s special to play for him and that he knows he won’t sugarcoat things:
“Coach Rivera, he’s awesome,” Wentz said. “I have a ton of respect for him playing in this league from afar, but getting to play for him is even better. It’s definitely special. . … He’s going to speak his mind. And he’s going to be very direct and to the point. And in this business, that means a lot. And I think guys love that about him.”
Rivera’s comments on Wentz weren’t that far-fetched, though. He’s been mostly bad this season, which is nothing new. However, it’s not like the rest of the offense, their defense, their special teams, or even their playcalling have been any better.

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