RON RIVERA RUMORS & GOSSIP
CBA Has Panthers Kicking Players Out Of OTAs
Ron Rivera had to do something last week he probably never had done in 16 years of coaching: Kick players out of the team facility for studying too long according to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer. Rivera, the Panthers second-year coach, learned there were players who had been at Bank of America Stadium longer than the six-hour limit spelled out in the NFLs collective...
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Panthers LB corps packed with potential
It's still a little early to characterize the linebacker situation in Carolina as an embarrassment of riches. Heck, because of injuries to two projected starters, the Panthers' linebacker corps was an embarrassment, period, at times in 2011. But coach Ron Rivera and coordinator Sean McDermott seem to be pleased with the potential for the unit to dramatically improve...
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Ron Rivera: Cam Newton won’t succumb to sophomore slump
There have been several forces working against Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton this offseason.
The first was the “Madden Cover Curse,” which Newton seemingly avoided by losing the vote to Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson.
Now, fans are worried that Newton will fall victim to a “sophomore slump” after putting up ridiculous numbers during his rookie season.
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Ron Rivera cautious about hype surrounding Carolina Panthers
Expectations have quickly raised for the Carolina Panthers.
Just two years after a 2-14 season, many are expecting the Panthers to be a legit playoff contender.
Much of this can be attributed to the success of Cam Newton, whose record-breaking rookie season caught the attention of the rest of the NFL.
However, Ron Rivera, Rob Chudzinski and the rest of the coaching staff that...
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Ron Rivera Doesn’t Think Cam Newton Will Have Sophomore Slump
Ron Rivera does not have to worry about a lockout, a rookie quarterback, less than 100% participation at OTAs, or the severe number of injuries that occurred last year. He has a second-year quarterback in Cam Newton who has an incredible work ethic and wants to do even better this year.
When asked whether he thought Newton would be susceptible to a sophomore slump, Rivera responded...
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Panthers' pick Silatolu adds nastiness to O-line
CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Aminiasi "Amini" Silatolu's life changed one evening in late December, though he had no idea at the time.
That's when Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera walked into general manager Marty Hurney's office after practice and was struck by what he saw on video. Hurney was watching film of Silatolu pancaking defenders, and after one play, in...
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April 27, 2012
Rivera looking forward to fixing defense
Going into his first year as a head coach, Ron Rivera wasn't given much of a chance to think.
When the lockout wiped out his first chance at an offseason program and its quick end forced a rapid-fire installation, it left him without as much of a chance to draw Xs and Os as he'd have preferred.
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March 08, 2012
Ron Rivera understands Defense is primary concern for 2012 Carolina Panthers
Ron Rivera is not blind to the Panther’s offseason needs and knows his fifth-to-last defense is the main area of concern. “That’s one of our priorities – to improve on the defensive side,” Rivera said. The Panthers have also gone on record to say that they will draft the best available player with their first-round pick, and won’t blindly pick a defensive...
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February 26, 2012
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February 26, 2012
Rivera's favorite memories from his first season
In a season filled with firsts for Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, there's been little time for him to reflect on all that happened.
But asked Monday about his favorite moments this season, Rivera mentioned several.
"There really were a lot of them," Rivera said. "Everything from the very first practice we had to getting...
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January 03, 2012
Rivera: Panthers must improve or move on
Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera said there will be plenty of evaluation in the offseason after his team failed to finish with a .500 record this season.
"This is an evaluation process," Rivera said of his 4-9 Panthers, can finish no better than 7-9. "I'm going to evaluate me. I've taken a lot of notes from my first year and there are a lot of things that...
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December 15, 2011
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