2018 NFL Power Rankings: Top 32 Head Coaches in the NFL

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 07: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

player. 87. . HC. Carolina Panthers. Ron Rivera . 9

“Riverboat” Ron Rivera has been the best head coach in Carolina Panthers history. Amidst all the hoopla of the NFC and the ever-growing string of media darlings, he’s continued to go about his business with steady efficiency. After a slow start to his tenure, his success has grown to include four playoff trips in the past five seasons and a Super Bowl appearance in 2015.

Most see him as a defensive specialist. While this is true, it’s overshadowed the phenomenal job he’s done developing Cam Newton into a true NFL passer, culminating in his MVP year. People talk about needing an offensive coach to do such things. Rivera proves yet again this is false. What you need is a good coach and he continues to prove he’s a good coach.

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