The Miami Dolphins confronted an id disaster with completely different defensive coordinators in every of the final three seasons. After mutually parting methods with Vic Fangio on the finish of final season, Miami signed Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach and line of defense coach Anthony Weaver to run the unit.
Whereas early within the course of, Weaver has the approval of seven-time Professional Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
“It’s been enjoyable thus far,” Ramsey stated on Wednesday. “A whole lot of communication between us two. I believe he’ll let me present my full ability set as soon as once more this yr, so it must be enjoyable.”
Ramsey hardly ever moved across the protection in 2023, taking part in 533 of his 585 snaps at boundary cornerback. The three-time First-Group All-Professional performed simply 14 snaps at slot cornerback after averaging 235 snaps there all through the earlier three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
It’s necessary to think about that Ramsey performed simply 10 video games final season on account of a knee harm. That stated, his 35 snaps lined up within the field had been nonetheless 13 fewer than when he performed simply 9 video games in 2019. Earlier than arriving in Miami, he averaged 102 snaps within the field over the three earlier seasons.
“These are issues that I’ve finished all through my entire profession apart from final yr,” Ramsey stated of lining up in numerous spots. “Final yr was the one time I didn’t observe and solely stayed on one facet of the sector. So final yr was form of a special yr for me fairly than this being completely different.
“That is like again to what I do, again to the place I thrive and made an impression and have a number of enjoyable taking part in the sport.”
Ramsey’s first season with the Dolphins included 5 passes defended and three interceptions. Opposing quarterbacks accomplished simply 56 p.c of passes when targetting him, however feels his function will develop with Weaver calling the pictures.
“I believe he’s a great rent,“ Ramsey stated. “I believe he’ll put guys in place to do actually good issues and present their entire ability units. That’s enjoyable – it makes the sport enjoyable.”