Signed in 2014, Minnesota Vikings nose tackle Linval Joseph has turned into a key cog of the league’s best defense. Whether he is pushing interior linemen out of the way to get the quarterback, occupying two blockers and opening rushing lanes for Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks or body slamming running backs who dare try to sneak between the tackles, Joseph is making his hefty $31.25 million contract look like a steal.

Luke Inman guides you through the nuances of Joseph’s game with this X’s & O’s feature.

Luke Inman

Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and Vikings film junky. He's an aspiring scout and appears on The Zone Coverage Football Machine. Follow Luke on Twitter @Luke_Spinman.

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