ASHBURN, Va. -- Coach Ron Rivera's second season of his Carolina Panthers' tenure wasn't going so great in 2012 when his mentor, Andy Reid, reached out. Reid provided a simple reminder that not only reinforced Rivera's belief, but has stuck with him to this day.
It highlights their relationship; it also explains why Rivera isn't about to make drastic changes to his Washington Football Team despite a 2-3 start featuring an underachieving defense. When Washington plays host to Reid's Kansas City Chiefs (2-3) Sunday (1 p.m. ET, CBS), it will be the third meeting between Reid and Rivera.