As is usually the case every year, some teams that disappointed during the NFL regular season showed their coaches or managers the exit door at the end of the calendar in the hope of turning things around.
At the Washington Commanders, no one was surprised to learn of the dismissal of head coach Ron Rivera, as confirmed by various sources, including the ESPN channel. In the American capital, he kept a poor record of 26-49-1 during his stay and saw his troop finish in last place in the Eastern section of the National Association in 2023. The club also holds the second selection in the next draft.
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According to the network, the organization also called on a former general manager of the Golden State Warriors in the NBA, Bob Myers, as well as the former general manager of the Minnesota Vikings Rick Spielman to identify the next driver who will have the mandate to revive the Commanders, winners in only four matches of the campaign. Myers was twice named Silver Executive of the Year and won four NBA championships.
The Panthers too
As for the Carolina Panthers, who ended up in the NFL cellar with two triumphs, GM Scott Fitterer also suffered the ax. This departure comes in addition to that of former head instructor Frank Reich, dismissed after the team lost 10 of its first 11 games. In office since January 2021, Fitterer has helped the Panthers win 14 of their 51 games during his reign.
Some observers mentioned the transaction concluded last year with the Chicago Bears by Carolina, who obtained the first pick of the 2023 auction in order to get their hands on quarterback Bryce Young. However, the club gave the opposing party its initial round selection in the draft scheduled for next spring.
A new coach for Bergeron
As for the Atlanta Falcons, the team of Quebec guard Matthew Bergeron, they thanked their coach Arthur Smith during the night from Sunday to Monday. The Georgia team suffered a 48-17 thaw at the hands of the New Orleans Saints to close the season, finishing with a 7-10 record. In fact, it was with this sheet that she ended each of Smith’s three years at the helm.
The Falcons have lost four of their last five games, including a 9-7 loss to the miserable Panthers.