The Tennessee Titans are a train running headlong into the 2020 salary cap, but a few smart moves could save them. One of those moves could be the development of rookie safety Amani Hooker.
So, what does a backup safety drafted with the 116th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft have to do with saving money in 2020?
First, let’s look at the Tennessee Titans defensive backfield.
Right now, the Titans base defense is a 4-2-5 look. That means that Tennessee runs four defensive linemen (two iDLs and two EDGEs), two off-ball linebackers and five defensive backs.