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.

The New Orleans Saints will be bringing in Weaver for an in-person second interview this week, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, following a previous Zoom interview. Another candidate getting a second interview for the Saints job this week,

The New Orleans Saints are hosting New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for a second interview for their head coaching job Tuesday, while Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator will get a second look later this week,

Clearly impressing New Orleans with his first interview, Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is brought back as a finalist for the Saints’ head coaching job.

As New Orleans whittles down its list of candidates for the 19th head coach in franchise history, the Giants’ offensive coordinator has emerged as a leading contender.

The troubling downturn for the Giants and their offense the past two years seemingly has not touched or damaged Mike Kafka’s reputation.

The Saints have completed their in-person interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. New Orleans made the announcement on Friday afternoon.

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The Saints have completed another in-person head coach interview, this time wrapping up one with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka. New Orleans is also compliant with the Rooney Rule now. Kafka is the third in-person interview the Saints have conducted, with Anthony Weaver going on Friday and Darren Rizzi over a week ago.

Remember, coming out of 2023, Daboll refused to let Kafka interview for Seattle’s play-calling offensive coordinator job under new defensive-minded head coach Mike Macdonald. Then Daboll, after forcing Kafka to return to East Rutherford, essentially stuffed him in a broom closet, fully stripping his play-calling duties.

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, New Orleans has scheduled in-person interviews with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. Kafka’s interview is slated for Tuesday while Weaver will be in town to meet with the club on Wednesday.