After two consecutive disappointing weeks for the Washington Commanders, something had to change. It was clear.
It looks like ownership decided that something was going to be the defense. After a 45-10 drubbing by the Cowboys, the Commanders let go of defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
A shakeup in Washington:#Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio has been fired following another crushing loss, sources say, this time to the #Cowboys.
Ron Rivera presumably will call the D now. pic.twitter.com/dz991tj4P2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 24, 2023
It makes sense. The defense hasn’t been good all season long. It’s one of the worst as far as total yards allowed per game by opponents. On top of that, the team just had two consecutive embarrassing losses to the Giants’ backups and the Cowboys — Washington’s biggest rival. It was time for a change.
Fans were excited. But they’re still looking for more change from ownership. Ron Rivera better be careful out there.
Imagine if we’d just beaten these lot and the Raiders https://t.co/t36J1AF8fX pic.twitter.com/9dkWifqtqM
— Joe Turner (@Joe3O3) November 24, 2023
I mean, I get it Chico. Jack Del Rio has been as uninspiring as it gets for the past 3 years as DC for the WFT
That said, it feels like we're cutting our nose off to spite our face
There's no saving yourself here Ron. Everyone will be out the door come Black Monday
Good luck https://t.co/1MqHZo68OR pic.twitter.com/LbQHIR4ErW
— Jordan Silveira (@JordanTSilveira) November 24, 2023
THANK YA LORD https://t.co/l6kvfmOSKs
— Evan Johnson (@thevoiceofevan) November 24, 2023
Ron’s re-arranging deck chairs on the Riverboat…
Too little too late, but something had to be done after that debacle in Dallas…#Commanders #HTTC https://t.co/xofG4fLxEI— Earl Forcey (@EarlForcey) November 24, 2023
Long overdue. Ron Rivera needs to be next. #HTTC https://t.co/TFmIeSq2jH
— DC Sports Buzz (@DCSportsBuzzz) November 24, 2023
Ron & Jack would've been nice. But I'll take this for the moment. https://t.co/EE13zGhhA4
— Cedonia Ave. (@KMBmoreX) November 24, 2023
Finally! https://t.co/SnMLnikPnu
— {TEE•YAH•MOY•YAH} (@jurrsay87) November 24, 2023
Damage has already been done. Smh. https://t.co/nQ8eOzzkDE pic.twitter.com/0jA3E1X8c7
— 🃏 (@life_loves_J) November 24, 2023
This about ten weeks too late but… https://t.co/VZXsBVxoLV pic.twitter.com/QiAmzOX5gy
— Because I Said So (@MsAsh_Renee) November 24, 2023
If Ron made this move weeks ago he might have stood a chance, now it's too little too late. https://t.co/9JwpOCkDa4
— Welp (@Rad_Wizards_Fan) November 24, 2023
