Anthony Weaver has a plan to make the Ravens defense feared again

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Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver has his work cut out for him, as the defense has taken a noticeable step back in recent years. The Ravens are still talented, but they haven't consistently played to the feared standard the franchise has long been known for.

One of the biggest themes surrounding Baltimore's defense the past two seasons has been getting back to playing with a feared identity. When asked what that should look like under his leadership, Weaver didn't hesitate.

"It's funny, because you say that, and I instantly go back to this shirt from when I was a rookie. They used to say, 'It's better to be feared than loved,' and it had a Baltimore Ravens [logo] on it. I know it wasn't an officially-issued shirt, but I go straight to that. And ultimately, I just think it's about how we play. It is about us going out there and flying around to the ball, having 11 guys connected, that are in a flow state, that kind of know what each other are doing and we're just flying around looks like a pack of wolves. It looks like we have 13 guys out there. That's where we're chasing. [It's about] defeating blocks. If you get a chance to intimidate and hit somebody, let's do it. Let's make sure we do that. But the one thing I know is just, having been with so many of these guys [previously], they have that. It's ingrained in their DNA. Otherwise, they wouldn't be here. So, we're just trying to get back to that standard. I don't know what happened the last two years. I know when I turn on the tape, there's still a lot of things you get excited about. We just have to make sure we're more consistent in those actions to get back to where we want to be."

"11 guys connected in a flow state." pic.twitter.com/paGdn8QCYw

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) February 18, 2026

Weaver's message was clear: the Ravens don't need to reinvent who they are; they just need to get back to it. If Baltimore can play faster, more connected, and with the physical edge he described, the defense has a real chance to reclaim the identity that made it one of the most respected units in the NFL.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens DC Anthony Weaver details “Feared” defensive standard

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