{
  "id": 3437485,
  "title": "Anthony Weaver wants the Ravens defense to look complex and play fast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/anthony-weaver-wants-the-ravens-defense-to-look-complex-and-play-fast",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T05:38:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/anthony-weaver-wants-ravens-defense-053831929.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is focusing on creating a defense that appears complex to opponents while remaining simple for his own players to execute. He believes that versatility is not just about individual players learning multiple positions, but also about the collective intelligence and communication within the defense. Weaver praises the Baltimore defense for its intelligence and versatility, citing recent signings like defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike and cornerback Nate Wiggins as examples. His goal is not to build the most complicated scheme, but to utilize his team's assets effectively and present a confusing yet predictable defense. The key is to make the defense look different to the offense without slowing down the players' movements. This philosophy allows the Ravens to maintain unpredictability while ensuring their defenders understand their responsibilities.",
  "summary": "Anthony Weaver explains why the Ravens value versatility and intelligence without making the defense too complicated for its players.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anthony Weaver aims for complex, simple defense",
    "Highlights versatility of Baltimore defense",
    "Focuses on effective use of team assets"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Weaver's approach aims to balance complexity for opponents with simplicity for his players, allowing them to play fast while maintaining unpredictability and clarity on their responsibilities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Anthony Weaver compares Aeneas Peebles to a six-time Pro Bowler",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/anthony-weaver-compares-aeneas-peebles-to-a-six-time-pro-bowler",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:08:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}