Weaver has learned from working with head coaches who led in different ways.
Weaver has seen various coaching styles, having worked under Harbaugh, former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, and former Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien. He also worked on the Ravens staff with Mike Macdonald, Baltimore’s former defensive coordinator, who has led the Seattle Seahawks to the No. 1 seed in the NFC in his second season as head coach.
Weaver can take something from each of their coaching styles while adding his own personality to the equation. With a deep voice and commanding presence, the 45-year-old Weaver believes in building toughness and discipline that can carry a team into the playoffs and beyond.
“You want coaches that are tough,” Weaver told the “Coach & Coordinator” podcast. “Sometimes when you talk about toughness, that comes with a false bravado. That’s not necessarily what I’m talking about.
“This game is hard. The season is very long, and as the season goes on, some people fade, they start to change. You don’t want that. You want guys that are consistent and calm in the chaos.”