Las Vegas interviewing 2-time former NFL coach
The Las Vegas Raiders have started to request interviews for the coaching opening left by the firing of Antonio Pierce. They have requested to talk to five candidates so far: Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson, Steve Spagnuolo, Todd Monken, Robert Saleh, Pete Carroll, Vance Joseph and now Ron Rivera.
Let’s get to know Rivera some more:
Last job:
He was the head coach of the Washington Commanders from 2020-23.
Age:
63.
Coaching experience:
In addition to Washington, Rivera coached the Carolina Panthers from 2011-19 and led the franchise to a Super Bowl appearance in the 2015 season. He’s been an NFL coach since 1997 and he has six seasons of defensive coordinator experience with the Chicago Bears and the Chargers
Other interest:
He will interviewed with the New York Jets and Bears.
Playing experience:
The Cal product was a linebacker for the Bears from 1984-92.
Why the Raiders are interested:
Rivers is a quiet leader who connects well with his players. He’s known as a strong teacher and he head-coaching experience.
