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 Saints coaching search is heating up, and Ravens head coach John Harbaugh isn’t surprised to see an ‘absolute star’ like Anthony Weaver in the thick of it:

Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is one step closer to landing a head coaching job this hiring cycle. The New Orleans Saints are bringing in Weaver for a second interview for their head coaching vacancy on Wednesday,