The Bears, who interviewed Anthony Weaver for their head coaching vacancy, are going in a different direction.
The New Orleans Saints announce they have completed a second interview with Miami Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for their head coach opening.
The Jacksonville Jaguars' four interviews for the defensive coordinator opening have involved three former Miami Dolphins assistants
For starters, Weaver is a former player. His time with the Ravens and Texans saw him play for Brian Billick and Gary Kubiak. He has coached in the NFL since 2012, working under Rex Ryan and the Jets to start as an assistant defensive line coach. He also played under Ryan when he was with the Ravens. Now, Ryan is of the John Harbaugh tree.
Kellen Moore looks like the favorite for the Saints head coaching vacancy, but don’t count out Anthony Weaver. ESPN reports he made a strong impression:
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Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy does not plan to coach this year. The New Orleans Saints are the only team still looking to hire a head coach, with six other franchises previously filling their vacancies.
Since being drafted in the second round out of Oregon, Jevon Holland has been a cornerstone of the Dolphins’ secondary. But after an inconsistent 2024 season, his future with the team is uncertain. With the Dolphins beginning the offseason $12 million over the cap,
With the New Orleans Saints sitting as the only NFL team with a current vacancy at head coach, they may need to wait a bit longer to fill the position.According to ESPN's Dan Graziano, the Saints flew to Philadelphia to interview Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in-person Monday night after they interviewed him virtually before the divisional round.
New Orleans' remaining candidates include Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi, Miami defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, all of whom have conducted in-person interviews.
Anthony Weaver has a 50% chance to be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints per reports. Tuesday evening former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy stated he is going to take the 2025 NFL season off and that he will not be the next head coach in New Orleans.