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

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

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.

As the Tennessee Titans continue training camp, here are The Tennessean's observations on top performers and position battles from the practice field.

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.

Cody Barton, the Seahawks' third-round pick from Utah, spent some time working with the first team defense at strongside linebacker Monday.

Cody Barton and Ben Burr-Kirven, a pair of Pac-12 linebackers drafted by the Seahawks last week, have made a good first impression on their coaches.