Weddle's familiarity with Phillips' system makes him a scheme fit for L.A.McVay’s praise of Weddle’s smarts is one thing — and it makes sense given that the safety is now entering his 13th season in the NFL. But Weddle’s ability to properly operate in coordinator Wade Phillips’ defensive system is another.
Fortunately for Weddle and L.A., the 34-year-old veteran is already plenty familiar with the Xs, Os, and terminology of Phillips’ scheme.
Weddle added that even though he feels like he has the versatility to play in any system, he thinks his skillset is best utilized with a coordinator like Phillips — who will have him be more active than passive at the free safety spot.
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