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Ravens' Safety Hamilton: Minter's 'Weapon'
1 Feb
Summary
- Kyle Hamilton is a versatile, positionless defensive player.
- New coach Jesse Minter calls Hamilton a 'weapon' on defense.
- Minter previously coached Derwin James to career-best seasons.
Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is poised for an elevated role under new head coach Jesse Minter, who will also serve as the defensive play-caller. Minter described Hamilton as a "positionless defensive player" and a "weapon" that he intends to deploy strategically to maximize impact.
Hamilton has consistently demonstrated his value since his rookie season, showcasing versatility by playing deep in coverage and closer to the line of scrimmage. His ability to excel in various roles has been crucial to the Ravens' defensive turnarounds in recent years.
Minter's track record includes significant success coaching versatile defensive backs. He previously coached Derwin James with the Los Angeles Chargers, helping James achieve career-best seasons and earning Second Team All-Pro honors. Minter expressed excitement about replicating this success with Hamilton and the Ravens' current roster.
Minter has ambitious goals for the Ravens' defense, aiming for it to be the most dominant unit in the NFL. He believes the team possesses the necessary "great pieces," including Hamilton, to achieve this objective, drawing parallels to the success of other elite defenses.
