Damon Arnette, Arden Key show promise early in Raiders camp
Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, defensive line coach Rod Marinelli and defensive tackle Maliek Collins met with the media after Thursday’s practice.
Here are some of the highlights:
Guenther
On rookie cornerback Damon Arnette: “He’s a talented corner. That’s why we drafted him. He’s not scared. He’s real patient at the line of scrimmage. He trusts his speed and his technique, and that’s what we expect each and every day when he goes out there.”
“That boy dressing like Boobie Miles today.”
Damon Arnette was Mic’d Up for his first training camp » https://t.co/VO1De53hSJ pic.twitter.com/0WWheEFBmd
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 19, 2020
On defensive end Arden Key: “I think he’s got his weight where he needs to have it. He’s a lot quicker. He wasn’t playing bad before he got hurt last year. He just got hurt early in the season. He understands this is his third year. He’s not satisfied with what he’s done so far. I’m glad he’s got a chip on his shoulder, and we’re looking for big things from him.”
Marinelli
On his defensive line: “At the end of the day, it’s a show-me game. I’ve always believed that, so we’ll find out what we have when we open the season. I like them, but it’s still a show-me game.”
Collins
On playing on a one-year contract: “You just bet on yourself. I’ve got full confidence in me. I know what I’m capable of. The offers that came to the table weren’t worthy of my abilities, I believe.”
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