We’ve seen Ron Rivera reach back to his most recent team, the Carolina Panthers, as a source of position coaches, one coordinator, and the Head Athletic Trainer for the Redskins staff. This has caused consternation among some fans, though there’s nothing particularly unusual in what Rivera is doing. Cronyism is a part of life in the NFL, and is probably more prevalent in American business than most seem willing to acknowledge.
The fact is, when people enter a new organization at a high level, they typically bring in key people with them who understand their philosophies and practices in order to make the cultural transition smoother and more immediate.