Ron Rivera, DC, San Diego Chargers

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Chargers | Rivera named new defensive coordinator
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:55:50 -0700

The San Diego Chargers have announced they have named linebackers coach Ron Rivera as their new defensive coordinator.

Bears | Smith discusses Rivera
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:23:39 -0800

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith discussed the departure of former defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, who was not offered a contract extension after serving three seasons with the team. "I really appreciate the job Ron did for us for three years and I'm excited about his future going in a different direction," head coach Lovie Smith said. "But it's my job to put us in the best situation to move forward and I think this will give both of us a chance to go in the direction we'd like to. Ron had a contract. I don't see it as a firing or anything like that. His contract expired and he wants to go in one direction and I'd like to go in one, no more than that." As reported, the Bears are expected to promote linebackers coach and assistant head coach Bob Babich to defensive coordinator this year.

Chargers | Rivera hired as LB coach
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:20:25 -0800

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the San Diego Chargers have hired Ron Rivera as their linebackers coach. Rivera worked as the Chicago Bears' defensive coordinator in 2006.

Bears | Rivera not renewed, team likely to promote Babich
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:47:12 -0800

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Chicago Bears have opted not to renew the contract of defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, leaving one of the top defensive minds in the game without a job. The team wanted to pursue a long-term plan for the position due to Rivera's candidacy for numerous head coaching positions and head coach Lovie Smith felt the need to move in a different direction sooner rather than later. Smith will likely promote linebackers coach Bob Babich to the newly-vacated defensive coordinator position.

Bears | Team wants to sign Rivera to contract extension
Sun, 18 Feb 2007 09:21:53 -0800

John Mullin, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears would like to sign defensive coordinator Ron Rivera to a contract extension.

Chargers | Team will interview Rivera Friday
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:08:34 -0800

Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports the San Diego Chargers will interview Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera Friday, Feb. 16. Rivera is a candidate for the Chargers head coaching vacancy.

Chargers | Team requests permission to speak with Rivera
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:13:29 -0800

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers have requested permission to speak with Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera regarding the team's head coaching vacancy. Rivera is scheduled to arrive in San Diego Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Bears | Rivera focused on strengthening defense
Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:55:37 -0800

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera appears likely to return to the club next season after being turned down for the head coaching job with the Dallas Cowboys. While Rivera will need a new contract from the team, he discussed the upcoming evaluation of personnel heading into the offseason. ''I want to get a real good feel for what our shortcomings were and how to correct them,'' said Rivera, who stated he would review the Super Bowl tape. ''This last season, coming into this year, there were some things in the defensive backfield we needed to shore up, some technique things. Charles Tillman had the type of year that he should have gone to the Pro Bowl."

Bears | Babich could be candidate to replace Rivera
Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:18:46 -0800

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports should the Dallas Cowboys hire Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera as their new head coach, a likely in-house candidate to replace Rivera would be linebackers coach and assistant head coach Bob Babich.

Cowboys | Receive permission to interview Rivera
Tue, 06 Feb 2007 09:08:36 -0800

Updating previous reports, Ed Werder, of ESPN.com, reports the Dallas Cowboys requested and received permission from the Chicago Bears Tuesday morning, Feb. 6, to interview defensive coordinator Ron Rivera in regard to their head coaching vacancy, according to unidentified sources. A source close to the Chicago Bears said that Rivera is on his way to Dallas and is intending to interview with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones Tuesday afternoon. Jones said he would not name a new head coach until Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the earliest.

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