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NFL Ron Rivera. Do you want to know who is Ron Rivera? Ronald Eugene Rivera is an ex-NFL player who was the first American of Puerto Rican or Mexican heritage to play in the National Football League. Rivera was a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears, who won Super Bowl XX. Rivera was the defensive coordinator for the 2006 Chicago Bears, who won the National Football Conference championship and competed in Super Bowl XLI. He is currently the defensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers.

Rivera learned under coaches who favor aggressive defensive philosophies, such as Buddy Ryan, Jim Johnson and Lovie Smith. He used to employ the 4-3 defensive scheme, but adopted a 3-4 defense as Chargers defensive coordinator.