Ron Rivera’s four hits and Harris’ command could be a rebuilding job

Ron Rivera’s four hits and Harris’ command could be a rebuilding job.

Washington’s pro football organization, despite its name, is returning to the major leagues. It may take some time to build it properly, but construction has begun. With Four and Ron Rivera released, the Washington Chiefs are looking for a new head coach and director of football operations. Team insider JP Finlay detailed what owner Josh Harris said Monday. The front rows have dropped. Slam dunk trades only go one way. Hall of Fame coaches fail. No one knows when or why injuries will occur. However, it is clear that strong leadership and a healthy organizational structure can produce winners over time. It’s not easy or simple, but it can work. Now that Commander Washington is going through another rebuild, it’s reasonable to think it could work.

For the first time in 25 years, Washington could return to football without Dan Snyder. And new managing partner Josh Harris will handle the situation without tantrums or false promises. Harris wants to build winners, but there are no shortcuts and he’s keeping his eyes wide open for the effort required. Our new 4Front newsletter makes it easier to find events that matter to you. Sign up here to receive important news straight to your inbox. “If you could script it, it would be a quick turnaround, but on the other hand, you have to make long-term decisions and you have to take one person, one player at a time, so sometimes it takes longer.” Mr. Harris said Monday. His comments came after Ron Rivera was fired. Harris handled the predicament of firing Rivera, a respected coach who failed to produce enough wins, with the greatest skill. Many fans celebrated when the Harris Group acquired the Commanders last summer, but the mere act of timing prevented it from making an immediate impact.

The NFL approved Harris’ purchase of the team on July 20, 2023. Training camp began on July 27. With the 2023 season starting soon, Harris hasn’t had time to make the necessary changes. Now he is.

“I think we want it to happen as quickly as possible, but the ultimate goal is to be an elite team that competes for championships,” he said. After the Chiefs fired Ron Rivera as head coach, owner Josh Harris talks about his efforts to rebuild the team. “We weren’t good enough this year and we couldn’t do it on the field, so we decided to go in a new direction,” Harris said. In her comments on Monday, Harris relied on the phrase “carefully but quickly.” He doesn’t expect anything from the NFL, but he understands that taking shortcuts will lead to diminished gains in the short term. Long-term success (championship success) takes work. Harris looks ready.

“I want to bring the best people in here and hold them accountable,” says the managing partner. It is easy and obvious to point out that there was very little accountability in Washington during Snyder’s tenure because he was not held accountable for his actions.

At this point, continuing to undermine Snyder is boring and kind of tiresome because it’s no longer relevant. Ruined maroon and gold? Absolute. But he is not there now.

Now there is real reason for hope. Because Harris isn’t just a man of his word. He is a man of action and has the necessary experience. Although his income was limited, Harris pursued other sports interests, playing with the playoff teams Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. His business acumen is undeniable.

Perhaps more importantly for Commanders fans, this rebuilding approach is based on humility and honesty. Harris, casting a wide net using experts from a variety of fields, assembled a search team to find the next football boss and manager. Bringing in a successful leader like Bob Myers, who had several years of championship campaigns with the Golden State Warriors, is a good example. Yes, Myers can’t speak for pro football, but at the same time, Myers knows how to produce a winner. The addition of Rick Spielman, a seasoned football fan to the Vikings front office, means Harris is leaning on people with significant experience.