| Sun Aug 19 2012 | 22:58 | Miles Burris looking like a starter in OAK | ||||
Fourth-round pick Miles Burris has worked as the Raiders' starting weak-side linebacker throughout training camp. | ||||||
He had four tackles in Oakland's first two preseason games. Usual WLB Aaron Curry is suddenly on the bubble due to recurring knee woes, leaving Burris as the favorite to start in Week 1. Rolando McClain is locked in as the Raiders' starting middle linebacker. Philip Wheeler is starting on the strong side. | ||||||
| Source: Oakland Tribune | ||||||
| Thu Jun 7 2012 | 22:05 | Raiders sign Miles Burris to 4-year deal | ||||
Raiders signed fourth-round LB Miles Burris to a four-year contract. | ||||||
In a pre-draft sleeper article, NFL Films' Greg Cosell called Burris "one of my favorite players to watch on tape" for is intensity, versatility, and skill as a "speed/power rusher." Burris has worked behind WLB Aaron Curry in OTAs, but he could be the Raiders' strong-side linebacker of the future. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||