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Snyder, who rarely speaks publicly, introduced Rivera on Thursday and said his new coach will have unique authority.
During his brief remarks, Snyder lauded Rivera, who will turn 58 on Jan. 7, as a proven winner. He pointed out that Rivera, in nearly nine seasons as coach of the Carolina Panthers, was a two-time Coach of the Year and led the team to a 15-1 record and a Super Bowl appearance in the 2015 season. How exactly Washington's football operations will be managed isn't clear, but this isn't the first time Snyder has brought in an established head coach and given him broad authority to shape the franchise.Mike Shanahan
Snyder did not say whether Bruce Allen, who was fired as team president on Monday after 10 years with the Redskins, would be replaced.“This team got me unemployed. We're good now,” Rivera joked.
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