When the Tennessee Titans added veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph in free agency earlier this offseason, they didn’t just add a solid player, they also brought in a leader and a mentor for younger players.
During a Zoom call with the media on Thursday, Titans defensive backs coach Anthony Midget, who also spent time with Joseph during his days on the coaching staff of the Houston Texans, raved about how the veteran has fit in and what he has brought to the team.
.@Titans secondary coach Anthony Midget raving about @JJOE2424 on video call. Said he's fit right in with the team, and has been a great mentor and leader for some of the younger guys. Said he's already developed a nice connection with @AdoreeKnows
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 13, 2020
With young corners on the roster, like Adoree’ Jackson, who is developing into a star, and 2020 second-round pick, Kristian Fulton, Joseph’s role on the team is more than just about what he does on the actual football field.
But even there, the Titans are getting a good player who can make a significant contribution during his first season in Nashville.
In 2019, Joseph posted a Pro Football Focus coverage grade of 65.0, which is impressive when you consider it was better than that of Malcolm Butler (64.2) and Logan Ryan (60.6).
Joseph can also provide good enough coverage that the Titans could consider moving Jackson to play in the slot occasionally, which is something general manager Jon Robinson floated as a possibility earlier this offseason.
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