Dec 7, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne (24) reacts after breaking up a pass intended for Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) during the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Kevin Minter (51) during the first half of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
5. Kevin Minter LB
A lot of people on twitter have been clamoring for Kevin Minter if the Tennessee Titans can’t land Dont’a Hightower and I sort of agree.
I haven’t really been a fan of Minter because I have this lingering imagine in my head of him struggling to cover and looking heavy footed.
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Well, a quick look at PFF has made me do a double take as they have him as one of the better coverage linebackers in the NFL. Combine that with the fact that it looks like he is finally progressing and becoming a complete linebacker and I am intrigued.
He is young at just 26, and he could compete for both starting linebacker spots based on his coverage ability and experience in this sort of hybrid defense.
