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Oakland Raiders Get ILB Their Defense Needed

By Carl Cockerham

Sep 20, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) onto the field prior to the Redskins
Sep 20, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) onto the field prior to the Redskins /
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Sep 13, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) is tackled by Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Dolphins won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) is tackled by Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Dolphins won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

In His Own Words

Riley told the media per Raiders.com of what he’s bringing to the Raiders, “I’m a football player. If you ask me, I think I can do everything, cover, tackle, play the run and pass, but playing the run is definitely something that outside people have told me I do well.

“I’m a physical player. I come downhill, taking on blocks, making plays in the gap, backfield, whatever, but I think a lot of people underestimate my athleticism, or speed outside in pass coverage.”

Then he talked about watching the Raiders while he was on the street saying, “Definitely, I noticed the talent from afar, you have a young team that has a lot of talent, and they’re only getting better. “They’re 3-1 which is a great start if you ask me.

“I just want to come here and help keep that train rolling the way it’s going. Obviously not too much needs to be changed, you’re 3-1 in four games, so try to just keep that train going the way it’s going, and help improve it a little bit.”

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