The Baltimore Ravens are hiring Anthony Weaver to serve as the defensive coordinator on Jesse Minter’s new staff. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff, and be sure to add yours
in the comments below!
Welcome home, Anthony Weaver! When you consider the amount of interest Weaver had from other teams in the last few years, it is a small surprise that he ends up back in Baltimore as a non-play-calling DC. But his experience, defensive line expertise, and ability to motivate and connect with his players are all excellent additions to Jesse Minter’s young staff. At 45, Weaver is not old by NFL coaching standards, but he has been in the league for 23 years – seven as a player and 16 as a coach. New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has 30 years on this Earth. Experience isn’t everything, but it is something. Weaver already has relationships in The Castle and has coached a number of players on the current roster. This feels like an absolute home run. – Nikhil Mehta
Anthony Weaver is a home-run hire for defensive coordinator. Having both played and coached for the Ravens in prior years, Weaver is a perfect organizational fit. In hindsight, he probably was the correct choice to replace Mike Macdonald as defensive coordinator back in 2023. Now, in a positive surprise, he’s returning to Baltimore despite being a candidate for several other head coaching and defensive play-calling openings. Weaver won’t be calling plays for Jesse Minter, but his defensive line expertise is a perfect complement in the coaching staff. On top of that, his leadership skills and strong locker room presence will be valuable to assist Minter as a first-time head coach. – Frank Platko
I’m a big fan of this move. By all accounts, Anthony Weaver is a strong leader whom players have expressed admiration and support for in the past. Since Jesse Minter will be calling plays and the main driving force of the defensive scheme, Weaver can focus on the smaller details that Minter may not have the time for as a head coach now. Weaver’s experience working with the front seven also pairs well with Minter’s coaching experience with the secondary. Minter has put together an extremely strong staff to this point. – Dustin Cox
Bringing Anthony Weaver back to Baltimore to be defensive coordinator is a savvy move from Jesse Minter. Although they never worked together, both have a firm understanding of the culture in Baltimore. Weaver brings leadership experience, helping to balance out a defensive staff that is currently filled with more secondary specialists than defensive line gurus. Minter is putting together a stellar staff. – Mark Myers
I’m a big fan of this move. By all accounts, Anthony Weaver is a strong leader whom players have expressed admiration and support for in the past. Since Jesse Minter will be calling plays and the main driving force of the defensive scheme, Weaver can focus on the smaller details that Minter may not have the time for as a head coach now. Weaver’s experience working with the front seven also pairs well with Minter’s coaching experience with the secondary. Minter has put together an extremely strong staff to this point. – Stephen Bopst
