Sep 26, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera walks on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Either Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera was trolling everyone, or he made a fairly embarrassing gaffe after his team’s Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
The Commanders entered Sunday in an unusual spot, as they could conceivably clinch a playoff spot or be eliminated depending on how results elsewhere went. However, the Commanders lost, leaving only potential elimination on the table. A Washington loss, combined with wins for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, would mean elimination. The Commanders lost to Cleveland and the Lions did win in the early window to push Washington to the brink.
Even though this was well-known prior to the game, Rivera acted unaware. When asked after the game if Sam Howell could be in contention to start at quarterback in Week 18 if the Commanders are eliminated Sunday, Rivera’s response was confusion.
This is incredible. #Commanders head coach Ron Rivera clearly didn't know that his team could be eliminated today. (@ChadwikoTWW)pic.twitter.com/c71QvU2Kq2
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 1, 2023
“We can be eliminated?” Rivera asked.
Whether he was being sarcastic or not is up to you to decide.
If he didn’t realize his team could be eliminated, then that would be a pretty awful look for an NFL head coach. He was probably coaching for the win regardless, but that’s important information to know, especially considering their quarterback choice.
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