Ron Rivera wants a new nickname

Straight-laced Ron Rivera decided to let his hair down in 2013. Almost losing his job woke something in the third-year head coach, causing him to take risks on fourth-and-short. Now he’s known as “Riverboat Ron,” the gambling, fun-loving boat captain. Ron wants you to call him something else, however -- because, frankly it’s all a bit childish.

Here are some other nicknames Ron wants to dispel.

NICKNAME: French Rivera

PREFERS TO BE CALLED: Côte d’Azur

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NICKNAME: Ron Jon Surf Shop

PREFERS TO BE CALLED: Sitting sensibly with a John Grisham novel

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NICKNAME: Zany Ron

PREFERS TO BE CALLED: Creatively expressive Ron

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NICKNAME: Ron White

PREFERS TO BE CALLED: Tater Salad

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NICKNAME: Big Poppa Rivera

PREFERS TO BE CALLED: Responsible father Rivera

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