""I'm old school," Weaver began when talking about the problems his defense has had through three games, "I may sit up here, I'm a nice guy, I smile, I do all those things. But all of our problems that we need to solve can be solved through violence.""
""Yeah, they want to legislate it out of the game," he said. "But we play defensive football. And in defensive football, at some point, you draw a line of sand and you say, 'I'm going to set the edge. I'm going to stick my helmet under this guy's chin and I'm going to set the edge. I'm going to violently take the ball away.'""
Anthony Weaver, the Dolphins' defensive coordinator, projected seriousness and urgency and demanded more violent, physical play to correct defensive problems through three games. Weaver emphasized old-school defensive football and insisted that many issues can be solved by playing with violent intent within the game's rules. Weaver highlighted setting the edge, driving a helmet under an opponent's chin and ripping the ball away. Weaver noted the defense lacked major offseason upgrades and contrasted his message with the team's laid-back, finesse reputation. Weaver's grave demeanor and pointed language suggested readiness to impose tougher standards and accountability.
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