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.

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.

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.

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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 team announced that they met with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Thursday. The Saints interviewed Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver on Wednesday. Per league rules for this stage of the process, both interviews were conducted ...

Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will be interviewing for other jobs. Kafka will talk with the Bears and the Saints on Thursday for their vacant head coaching positions, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported .

Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is set for a pair of head-coaching interviews ... The Saints will interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver on Wednesday. A Division of NBCUniversal. DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered ...

The Saints announced Thursday that they've completed a virtual interview with New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka ... coordinator Anthony Weaver. Kafka's candidacy might seem ...

The New Orleans Saints’ thorough vetting process may delay their head coach decision. There’s a lot of cooks in the kitchen and plenty of candidates available:

The New York Jets reportedly will hold a second interview with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo