Ron Rivera
Cumulative stats (All positions)
| Years Coached |
Record |
Win % |
Playoff record |
Playoff win % |
| 22 |
199-149-1 |
57.16% |
13-13 |
50.00% |
Coaching Tree
Parents:
Lovie Smith, Andy Reid
Biography
Ron Rivera is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) working as the head coach for the Carolina Panthers. He held this position since 2011. During this time period, the Panthers compiled a 70-54-1 record. During his career he was the head coach of the Carolina Panthers from 2011 until the 2018 season. The Panthers went 70-54-1 during their eight seasons with Rivera as head coach. Throughout Rivera's coaching career his teams led the league in victories during the 2015 season. Rivera won the NFL's Coach of the Year award two times throughout his career, most recently in 2015 after guiding the Panthers to a 15-1-0 record and a berth in the championship game. During his time as head coach and defensive coordinator he coached multiple players to outstanding seasons. Three players have received awards at the end of the season under Rivera's coaching. As the head coach for the Panthers Cam Newton won AP Offensive Player of the Year, AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Most Valuable Player and Luke Kuechly won AP Defensive Player of the Year and AP Defensive Rookie of the Year. As the defensive coordinator for the Bears Brian Urlacher won AP Defensive Player of the Year.
Last modified: 12/11/2018
History
| Year |
Position |
Record |
Playoff record |
| 2018 Carolina Panthers |
Head Coach |
6-7-0 |
0-0 |
| 2017 Carolina Panthers |
Head Coach |
11-5-0 |
0-1 |
| 2016 Carolina Panthers |
Head Coach |
6-10-0 |
0-0 |
| 2015 Carolina Panthers |
Head Coach |
15-1-0 |
2-1 |
| 2014 Carolina Panthers |
Head Coach |
7-8-1 |
1-1 |
| 2013 Carolina Panthers |
Head Coach |
12-4-0 |
0-1 |
| 2012 Carolina Panthers |
Head Coach |
7-9-0 |
0-0 |
| 2011 Carolina Panthers |
Head Coach |
6-10-0 |
0-0 |
| 2010 San Diego Chargers |
Defensive Coordinator |
9-7-0 |
0-0 |
| 2009 San Diego Chargers |
Defensive Coordinator |
13-3-0 |
0-1 |
| 2008 San Diego Chargers |
Defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers Coach |
8-8-0 |
1-1 |
| 2007 San Diego Chargers |
Inside Linebackers Coach |
11-5-0 |
2-1 |
| 2006 Chicago Bears |
Defensive Coordinator |
13-3-0 |
2-1 |
| 2005 Chicago Bears |
Defensive Coordinator |
11-5-0 |
0-1 |
| 2004 Chicago Bears |
Defensive Coordinator |
5-11-0 |
0-0 |
| 2003 Philadelphia Eagles |
Linebackers Coach |
12-4-0 |
1-1 |
| 2002 Philadelphia Eagles |
Linebackers Coach |
12-4-0 |
1-1 |
| 2001 Philadelphia Eagles |
Linebackers Coach |
11-5-0 |
2-1 |
| 2000 Philadelphia Eagles |
Linebackers Coach |
11-5-0 |
1-1 |
| 1999 Philadelphia Eagles |
Linebackers Coach |
5-11-0 |
0-0 |
| 1998 Chicago Bears |
Defensive Quality Control Coach |
4-12-0 |
0-0 |
| 1997 Chicago Bears |
Defensive Quality Control Coach |
4-12-0 |
0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win |
Seasons with a conference championship |