Like 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 hopes of turning things around.
No one at the Washington Commanders was surprised to learn of the firing of head coach Ron Rivera, various sources, including ESPN, confirmed. In the American capital, he maintained a poor record of 26-49-1 during his stay and ensured that his team finished last in the East Section of the National Association in 2023. The club also holds the second pick in the next draft.
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According to the network, the organization has also hired a former general manager of the Golden State Warriors in the NBA, Bob Myers, as well as former general manager of the Minnesota Vikings, Rick Spielman, to identify the next driver who will be given the mandate to revitalize They are the commanders again, winners in just four games of the campaign. Myers was named Silver Executive of the Year twice and won four NBA championships.
Also the Panthers
As for the Carolina Panthers, who ended up in the NFL cellar with two triumphs, GM Scott Fitterer also suffered the ax. Added to this departure is the departure of former head coach Frank Reich, who was fired after the team lost ten of its first eleven games. Fitterer has been on the job since January 2021 and has helped the Panthers win 14 of their 51 games during his tenure.
Some observers mentioned Carolina's deal last year with the Chicago Bears for the first pick in the 2023 auction to get its hands on quarterback Bryce Young. However, the club gave its first-round pick to the opposing party in the draft scheduled for next spring.