Minter was used both as an outside and middle linebacker in nickel packages until 1996, when he became a starter at middle linebacker after Bryan Cox was lost for the season with a broken thumb and finished with 106 tackles.
In nickel packages from 1995 to 1996, Minter played both outside and middle linebacker roles. After Bryan Cox's season-ending injury due to a broken thumb, Minter became the starting middle linebacker and tallied 106 tackles.