Overview

• Weaver repeatedly said the unit's problems "can be solved through violence," outlining forceful techniques he expects on the edge and at the point of attack.
• Through three games, Miami has allowed the most points and yards per drive in the NFL and is one of three teams without a turnover, with few punts forced.
• He rejected talent concerns, saying the roster is sufficient and that coaching and execution must elevate to produce results.
• Coverage notes major personnel changes from last year, including a rebuilt secondary, rookies Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips playing up front instead of veterans Calais Campbell and Da'Shawn Hand, and the gradual reintegration of Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips.
• Local reporting has tied the defensive slide to heightened scrutiny of the staff, with speculation about head-coach stability contextualizing Weaver's forceful message.