Breaking down the Redskins power dynamic heading into 2020

With Bruce Allen out of the picture, the pyramid of power has shifted greatly in Washington, with Ron Rivera calling the shots.

Ron Rivera — Head Coach
Oct 13, 2019; London, United Kingdom; Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera before an NFL International Series game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

When Snyder introduced Rivera as the head coach of the Redskins, he noted that the team is transitioning into a ‘One Voice’ type of model where the coach is the decision-maker that matters. All personnel decisions go through the HC, and what Rivera says goes.

Of course, Snyder technically has the power to overrule Rivera on what he chooses, but it’s been made clear that Rivera is the man in charge in Washington, and his vision for the team is what will be realized during his tenure with the Redskins.