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Ron Rivera: I Don't Want an Atmosphere Where People Are Afraid to Tell the Truth

Ron Rivera is hoping to turn things around with the Washington Football Team both on and off the field, the latter being especially important after 15 former female employees of the team alleged sexual harassment and abuse within the organization.

Rivera was head coach of the Carolina Panthers when owner Jerry Richardson was fined and eventually forced out after an investigation about sexual and racial misconduct in the workplace. Now, in the same role with Washington, the coach is looking to change the environment.

"I really want an open-door policy," he told John Keim of ESPN.