LB Burris transcript
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at 11:52 am in Oakland Raiders.
Linebacker Miles Burris, the newest Raider, grew up in Granite Bay, a Sacramento suburb. He grew up attending Raiders games. Now, he gets a chance to play for the team that he watched as a youngster.
He spoke with the Bay Area media in a conference call soon after the Raiders selected him with the 129th pick of the NFL draft, in the fifth round. Here is the entire transcript:
Q: Were the Raiders a team you knew were on to you, did you visit up here, talk to ‘em at combine?
Burris: I talked to ‘em at the combine and I didn’t know that they expressed interest in me and I’m just very excited to be a Raider.
Q: You’re from close by, did you root for Raiders, follow them growing up?
Burris: Yeah, I definitely did. I’m about 25 minutes east of Sacramento in a town called Granite Bay. It’s about a two-hour shot to Oakland, I’ve been to some games. It’s just going to be amazing to play on that field and wear a Raider uniform.
Q: Describe yourself as a player?
Burris: I’m a very versatile player and I pride myself on being tough and playing through every game and practice no matter how I feel and no matter what’s going on with my body. But I’m an explosive and powerful player and I just love the game. I love the violence of it and I just love to go out and compete.
Q: Did you play traditional weak-side or strong-side linebacker at San Diego State?
Burris: We ran a 3-3-5 defense, a pretty original defense. Rocky Long, our head coach, was actually kind of the creator of it. It’s kind of a linebacker’s dream of a defense. I played right outside linebacker. There’s three linebackers, left outside and right outside and one mike. But I was able to line up all over the field, blitz off the edge, line up on the tight end, outside of the box, inside the box, blitz from the inside, play Tampa 2 coverage, so I got to do a little bit of everything and I think that’s kind of what helped and worked for me in this draft.
Q: Did the Raiders say how they want to use you?
Burris: I think it’s kind of, start off as an outside linebacker, but they told me that I’m versatile enough to kind of move around if I need to, and am just eager to help wherever they need me, if that’s special teams, too, I’d love to play special teams. I just want to contribute to this organization and am just very excited to be a Raider.
Q: Who did you talk to today when Raiders called?
Burris: I talked to a lot of people, the head coach, defensive coordinator, Tom Jones, operations, public relations. I haven’t been off the phone since they called me and drafted me, and they sent me over to you guys.
Q: Had some success blitzing in college, what do you like about rushing the quarterback?
Burris: I like it a lot, a lot of time it’s a one-on-one situation, it’s you versus another guy and you’d better go beat him to get to the quarterback and it’s just a fun deal, especially when you get that sack and make that big momentum play that can help your defense out is a great feeling.
Q: Where did you take the phone call, are you in San Diego, Granite Bay . . .
Burris: I’m in Granite Bay.
Q: With family, watching the draft . .
Burris: I put it on speaker phone and they could hear the whole thing, and they’re really excited, they’re excited for me and they can come to the games. I even had to move out of the other room It’s getting a little loud, it’s hard to hear.
Q: Who do you emulate in NFL?
Burris: I’ve heard a lot of comparisons with different players, a little Clay Matthews just because of the position that I played in college. I don’t try to emulate anyone on the field. There’s things from a mental standpoint that I like about Clay Matthews and Brian Urlacher, they bring the same intensity to every play and that’s something I try and do on the field is just playas hard as I can every play and that’s when good things happen.
Q: During process, what was one thing you tried to show?
Burris: Just that I’m a versatile enough player to play any linebacker spot.
Q: McKenzie has been pretty adamant about guys that not only like to play football, but love it, live it, prepare, etc. Does that describe you?:
Burris: yes, absolutely. I’ve been playing since I was in fifth grade and after the first day of practice I knew I wanted to play in the NFL. It’s just a dream come true to be at this point right now but I know I have a whole lot of work to do right now to get on that field and to make a difference and that’s all I want to do, is I want to win games.
Q: Is Kirk Morrison still around the San Diego program, still know him at all?
Burris: You know what he came to a couple of days in our summer camp this year, or this past year before the season and it was good to talk to him a little bit, to see that he’s still a loyal Aztec and he’s an Aztec for life and he cares about our program and I wish nothing but the best for him and he’s obviously a good linebacker.
Q: Read that you did a standing back flip at your Pro Day, what was behind that?
Burris: I ended up finishing my three-cone drill and was feeling good, the crowd cheered and it was kind of a spur of the moment, spontaneous thing, and I just pulled off a back flip.
Q: We should expect that with your first special teams touchdown?
Burris: Yeah, let’s hope so.
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April 28th, 2012 at 11:53 am
BPA Baby!!!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:54 am
I think we can get Fangupo or NJB at #168
I like Winn, Sammy Brown, Cam Johnson or Massaquoi with this pick!!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Prater would have been a nice pick up
April 28th, 2012 at 11:55 am
My servants can’t understand why I am excited…peasants…sigh.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Come on Reggie! Hit it out of the park!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Burris = True Raider
April 28th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Manning, Brown, Johnson, Massaquoi, J. Miller… who knows. This will be interesting.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Backstage
Respect your opinion bro….
The Ravens were known to covet Burris and Bleacher had a whole report on that. Sure we could have taken him next round but I’m happy we got him. I didnt follow the players before the draft but reading up on the 2 guys we got so far I’m EXTREMELY happy. No more athletic and 40 yd dash freaks.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:55 am
and we are on the clock!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:55 am
T Lewis, Winn, Mossaquio or Johnson the next pick for Raiders?
Or Marvin Jones?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Miles Burris = Teddy Bruschi.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:56 am
OR Iloka. Hmmm.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:56 am
OK here we go guys …
April 28th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Just Winn Baby
April 28th, 2012 at 11:56 am
why is it that when we pick the network goes on comercial?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:56 am
The 3-3-5 defense has been run for years…Coach Rocky didn’t create anything….LOL
April 28th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Massaquoi, Manning, or Winn?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Miles Burris = Brian Urlacher
April 28th, 2012 at 11:57 am
sweet!
Anyone call this one?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:57 am
# Thec Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:56 am
why is it that when we pick the network goes on comercial?
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They are scmucks, *icks and haters….always have been!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:57 am
AIG-I hope you are right and I’m wrong…..
But I rarely am….and when I am…I admit it….as I just did regarding his size….
Oh well….
Raiders for LIFE!
Get dirty Reggie!
April 28th, 2012 at 11:58 am
Billy Winn, pick up the phone.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:58 am
# beach Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Massaquoi, Manning, or Winn?
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Yeah…or Jones, then McK can use Ford as trade bait?
Who knows…is Cam Johnson off the board?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:58 am
At least we didn’t draft Stricker Sulak or Dirty Sanchez
April 28th, 2012 at 11:59 am
trade?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Who?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Reggie Mck just traded a 5th and Tommy Kelly for Water World Season Passes
April 28th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Kid is a Raider fan too. Sounds like he has some nastiness in him. If he’s any where near Clay or Romanowski, we’re golden.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Jack Crawford?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
April 28th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Who
April 28th, 2012 at 11:59 am
DaJohn Harris, turn your celly on.
April 28th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Jack Crawford??? Any1 have any info on him
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
LOL
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Jack crawford????
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Jack Crawford. DE depth. Good athlete. Questionable tape?
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
NICE we got our selves a DE.. n that from PENN state
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Crawford, Penn State. Another surprise for me!
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Jackk Craford DE Penn St
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
crawford?? ho dat??
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
April 28th, 2012 at 11:58 am
I just hope CB Chris Greenwood, 6′1 192, 4.42 forty and a consensus “Draft Sleeper” does not turn into a steal for the Lions.
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This is the most astute comment I’ve read allday.
Cause I had the same reaction…LOL
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
3-3 Omg ..I’m go play the lotto tonight!!
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
base de, hmmm
not switching to a 3-4?
April 28th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
I have agreed with Big Mac ……But Jack Crawford was a Reach
April 28th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Im a draft expert!
April 28th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
We got the Red Dragon?
April 28th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Elephant back, obviously.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
DE/DT Jack Crawford huh? Would have figured who would be considered in Round 6.
McK liked him ahead of Winn?
April 28th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Biography: Three-year starter who totaled 40 tackles/7.5 tackles for loss/6.5 sacks as a senior after posting totals of 14/4.5/2 as a junior, when he struggled with a foot injury Sophomore totals included 14.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.
Positives: Large, imposing athlete who occasionally plays the part. Possesses a long, lean build, gets leverage on opponents and quickly changes direction. Easily moves down the line of scrimmage to make plays in pursuit. Effectively uses his hands to protect himself and get off blocks. Stays with assignments. Keeps his feet moving on contact and rarely off his feet.
Negatives: Struggles getting off blocks once engaged at the point of attack and lacks natural bulk. Possesses an average closing burst. Inconsistent on the field.
Analysis: Crawford has all the tools necessary to play at the next level and at the top of his game projects as a starting end in a four-man line. He should develop into a productive NFL player if he stays healthy and improves his game.
Projection: 5th
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/players/88452.html#ixzz1tMaD1n5j
April 28th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
crawford = run stuffer DE
ShoNasty backup plan
April 28th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
tj your draft knowledge & qb evaluation is second to none. Please keep posting!
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Priesttj Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
This is the most astute comment I’ve read allday.
Cause I had the same reaction…LOL
April 28th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Love the Crawford pick…..good job.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Jack Crawford Penn St. DE recommended by Little Wiz
April 28th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
At least we filled a position of need.
Looks like McK liked Crawford ahead of Winn and Mossaquio.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
CODE BLACK >> GREAT PICK GOT OL GOT LB GOT DE , MAYBE DT OR DB next?
April 28th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Crawford has a Twitter his handle is ” Sack Religious”
April 28th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Wtf????!!!!! Reggie has stumped us all!!! Plz where are the fast track stars???? Idk if I can watch this much longer lol!!!
April 28th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Wonder where Iloka will go.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
from nfl.com
Overview
Crawford started for three years at Penn State and has just five years of experience at his position. He was a late bloomer who moved to the United States from England to play basketball in high school before picking up football and, eventually, a scholarship from Penn State. He is a developmental prospect who can still fill out his incredible frame. He is a late-round prospect who could be taken earlier if a team can live with developing him. He is an inconsistent player at this point in his career. He barely showed up against Houston in the Ticket City Bowl and logged only one pass defensed — a microcosm of his career at Penn State, where he generally just stood up and hoped to knock down balls with his frame.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I think we can get Fangupo or NJB at #189
I like Sammy Brown, Cam Johnson or Massaquoi with pick #168!!
April 28th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Reggie Mck just traded a 5th and Tommy Kelly for Water World Season Passes
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Now thats value! LOL
April 28th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Looks like McK wanted to pick a developmental guy at this point with Crawford.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Crawford just came here from England in 2005 but he catches on fast.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Jack Crawford is a huge beast.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
new post
April 28th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Crawford is similar to Shauaghnessy. Stout vs the run can rush the passer but will hold the edge.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Shaun Prater, and LB Josh Kaddu off the board
Hebron Fangupo NT/DT BYU
Miles Burris, LB, S.D. St. GOT HIM ALREADY!
Terrell Manning, LB, North Carolina St.
Johnathan Massaquioi, DE, Troy St.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Top needs. Good pix
April 28th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
DKnight007 Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Looks like McK wanted to pick a developmental guy at this point with Crawford.
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The guy is “developmental” but there is real potential there.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
DKnight007 Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Looks like McK wanted to pick a developmental guy at this point with Crawford.
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The guy is “developmental” but there is real potential there.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
DKnight007 Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Looks like McK wanted to pick a developmental guy at this point with Crawford.
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The guy is “developmental” but there is real potential there.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
jack crawford also works for the FBI. He helped catch Hanable Lecture.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
I like this Jack Crawford draft pick….plus he’s from Penn State. Crawford was on the Giants radar. Very good pick Reggie Mac. I’m loving it.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Nasty part 2
April 28th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Jack Crawford, English born, Reggie going international to pull out all the stops
April 28th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Three posts of the same?
How the fuk did that happen? Moderator really excited about the draft?
April 28th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Happy with draft so far it’s not like raiders had all these options. Mckenzie worked with what he had and did a decent job. Was a good year to not have great draft picks not a lot of talent this year in the draft. Worked out good for Oakland.
April 28th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
aig is killing it tonight.
read and learn people. he’s speaking the truth.