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4 critical personnel flaws during former Commanders HC Ron Rivera's tenure
What critical personnel flaws proved to be the undoing of former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera during his four-year tenure?
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Rivera's telling mistake was outlining the need for Williams to prove worthy of a mammoth contract extension. He'd already done that no matter what health concerns Washington was discussing as long-term concerns.
The prove-it scenario didn't sit well with Williams, to nobody's surprise. It was clear the two sides had gone past the point of no return. Washington traded him to the San Francisco 49ers for nothing more than third and fifth-round selections., absolutely horrible choice
The Commanders traded two third-round picks and swapped a second-rounder with the Colts for Wentz. They also absorbed his entire salary - believed to be around $28 million. Wentz lasted just one season in Washington and this is immediately tabbed as one of the worst trades in franchise history for good measure.
Chase Young was tabbed as the next prolific edge presence coming out of Ohio State, His college tape was phenomenal. His elite-level traits were easily transferable to the pros. As it turned out, it was something Rivera couldn't look away from.
Things looked promising enough for Young in Year 1. He flashed moments of promise and won NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. This ended up being the highlight thanks to injury and poor performance. The defensive end was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for nothing more than a conditional third-round selection before the 2023 deadline.
One has to wonder how Rivera's time with the Commanders would have gone if he'd drafted Justin Herbert or Tua Tagovailoa. Things might have been different. Unfortunately for the fired head coach, we'll never know.