Action Packed News: Rams, Belichick, and Ron Rivera Making Headlines on Get Up

The NFL playoffs are in full swing and the action on the field is heating up. But off the field, there are some major storylines developing that have the football world buzzing. On a recent episode of Get Up, ESPN’s morning show, the panel of Dan Orlovsky, Rex Ryan, and Domonique Foxworth discussed some of the biggest headlines in the league.

Scariest Team in the NFC?

The Los Angeles Rams have been dominating on the field, especially in recent weeks. Their high-powered offense, featuring stars like Jared Goff and Cooper Kupp, has been nearly unstoppable. But it’s their defense that has caught the attention of the panel on Get Up. Orlovsky called them “the scariest team in the NFC” and Foxworth agreed, saying “when you have Aaron Donald, you have a chance to beat anybody.” The Rams have the top-ranked defense in yards allowed per game and have been relentless in getting after opposing quarterbacks. If this trend continues, the rest of the NFC better watch out.

Belichick’s Last Game?

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has been at the helm in New England for 21 seasons and has a record six Super Bowl wins. But as the Patriots were eliminated from playoff contention this season, questions have been raised about Belichick’s future with the team. On Get Up, Rex Ryan speculated that Belichick may only have one more season at the helm, saying “I think this could be his last season in New England.” While this is just speculation at this point, it could have major implications for the Patriots and the rest of the NFL if Belichick were to step down at the end of the season.

Ron Rivera’s Firing

The Carolina Panthers made a surprising move this week by firing their head coach Ron Rivera. Despite leading the Panthers to multiple playoff appearances and a Super Bowl appearance, Rivera was let go in the middle of the season. The panel on Get Up discussed the decision, with Ryan saying “I thought he had one of the safest jobs in the NFL” and Orlovsky adding “it was a dumb move.” This move by the Panthers raises the question of how patient teams should be with their coaches, especially when they have had previous successes together.

With the NFL playoffs in full swing and major off-field storylines developing, there’s never a dull moment in the world of football. And with ESPN’s Get Up coverage, fans can stay up to date on all the latest news and analysis. Tune in to see what the panel has to say next as the playoffs continue and the NFL offseason approaches.