The Miami Dolphins have officially found their man.
On Saturday, the team announced that it has tabbed Ravens assistant Anthony Weaver to Vic Fangio’s replacement as defensive coordinator.
The 43-year-old previously served as defensive line coach and associate head coach in Baltimore and interviewed with the Commanders, Falcons and Seahawks.
We have named Anthony Weaver as our Defensive Coordinator.
Welcome to Miami, Coach Weaver! 🐬 pic.twitter.com/1hhwDgETwI
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) February 3, 2024
Fans reacted to the Dolphins’ DC news over the weekend.
“Great addition!” a user said.
Great addition!
— David R (@David954FLA) February 3, 2024
“WE GOT A DAWG,” another replied.
WE GOT A DAWG
— KG ❄️ (@TyreekMVP) February 3, 2024
“YES SIR,” a fan commented in all-caps.
YES SIR pic.twitter.com/MmoyflNjDR
— Kevin Marin (@TheKevinMarin) February 3, 2024
“Officially official,” Reason shared. “Going to be interesting to see how he’s developed since his first stint in Houston as a DC and the philosophical/schematic differences he implements. … Either way, McDaniel has to get this hire right, there’s no two ways about it. Here’s hoping the third time is the charm for him in searching for the answer at DC.”
Officially official.
Former player whose first job in the NFL was in 2012 with the Jets as the Assistant DL coach under Mike Pettine who was the DC and Rex Ryan who was the HC.
Was the DL coach in 2014 with the Browns when Mike Pettine got his first NFL HC coaching job and also… https://t.co/xW72J0vx1c
— Reason (@the_real_reason) February 3, 2024
“Bring the dawgs with you,” another person commented.
Bring the dawgs with you https://t.co/qHOtot9ayT
— Dan Jablonski (@dan_jablonski) February 3, 2024
What do you make of the Anthony Weaver hire?