When the Miami Dolphins hired Anthony Weaver to be their new defensive coordinator earlier this month, they made him the third person to hold that title in three seasons with Josh Boyer being fired after 2022 and Vic Fangio parting ways with the team after 2023.
With Boyer and Fangio, their philosophies differed quite a bit. The former brought pressure frequently, often leaving his secondary on islands, while the latter was a bit more reserved in that area.
Still, under Fangio’s tutelage, the Dolphins had the most sacks in a single season in franchise history.
Now that Weaver’s in charge, how much will we see Miami send extra rushers? The new defensive coordinator got into it in his first media availability.
“Blitzing is truly – it’s got to be calculated and not reckless,” Weaver said. “I’ve been around both guys. I’ve been around guys that just call it and let’s see what happens. Let’s throw flies in the windshield and see what sticks. Then I’ve been around guys that have been more calculated in that, and I believe you have to be calculated and not reckless in blitzing. Because when you do blitz, you’re obviously leaving your under coverage and secondary vulnerable. So whenever we do blitz, it’ll be with intent.”
You have to have the talent to blitz, and we won’t know exactly what this Dolphins defense will look like on the field for some time. But, if they return the whole group of starters from last year, they could certainly break that single-season record again.