The New Orleans Saints’ search for their next head coach is off to a hot start. The team has been linked to many names such as Aaron Glenn, Joe Brady, Matt Nagy, Kellen Moore, and several others, and we’re just getting started.
And a new name was just added to the mix: Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that the Saints have put in a formal request to speak with him, too. The Dolphins defense performed well this season as they ranked fourth in yards allowed a game. His unit was also tenth in the league in points allowed.
Weaver played seven years in the NFL (on the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens) and has been coaching for 14 years. He has spent time with the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Texans, and Ravens — where he worked as assistant head coach under John Harbaugh. Weaver has been linked to the Chicago Bears as well while they work to fill their own head coaching vacancy.
While this may not be the hot name most Saints fans want to hear, it’s not surprising the search is vast and intricate. They’re rightfully casting a wide net to get it right after Dennis Allen was fired at midseason.
The Saints are coming off one of their worst seasons in the past few decades. The team needs to nail this hire, or it could drastically impact the future of this franchise.
