The Tennessee Titans are starting training camp very competitive as they prepare for the preseason. The defense is taking new shape with linebacker Cody Barton

Through the early stages of training camp, it appears that the Tennessee Titans' Cody Barton is a great fit in the defense.

Getting better pass coverage from the team’s linebackers was a huge need, after former Titan Kenneth Murray last year surrendered six touchdown passes — the most among NFL linebackers — and allowed an opposing quarterback rating of 131.3 when targeted, per PFF.

The Tennessee Titans will practice in front of their largest gathering of fans this training camp on Saturday morning when the team opens up practice at Nissan Stadium at 11 a.m. This will be the largest-scale opportunity Titans fans have had to watch rookie quarterback Cam Ward in a Titans uniform.

Barton has proven his worth during his six seasons in the league, which he spent with three different teams. The past three years, Barton is one of only five NFL linebackers to post more than 100 tackles each season and total five or more interceptions during that span.

On offense, the Broncos brought in tight end Evan Engram and running back J.K. Dobbins during free agency, and they used their second-round pick in the NFL draft to select running back RJ Harvey. On defense, Denver signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa Hufanga before using their first-round draft pick to select cornerback Jahdae Barron.

The Tennessee Titans defense looks a little different compared to last season, especially at the middle linebacker position. The team no longer has Kenneth Murr