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When the Raiders signed linebacker Vontaze Burfict after he was released by the Bengals earlier this year Tahir Whitehead Jersey , part of the explanation for the move was that Burfict was well versed in defensive coordinator Paul Guenther’s scheme after their shared time in Cincinnati.That experience showed itself during the offseason program and it has continued to be in evidence at training camp. Linebacker Brandon Marshall called Burfict “one of the smartest football players I’ve played with” and several other young players on the defense say they’ve benefitted from Burfict’s knowledge of the system.Burfict said that providing that assistance has been a plus for his own game.“It kind of keeps me sharp on my game. You know, if you’re not talking football, if you’re not thinking about football, then what are we here for,” Burfict said, via the . “So Tank Carradine Jersey , like a lot of guys want to watch film with me to see how much I know. At the same time I’m coaching them, I’m coaching myself. I enjoy being a leader and I want all 11 to think the same way when we’re out there so we can all play fast.”The Raiders would like to have Burfict manning a pivotal role in their defense well beyond training camp. Recent history — he hasn’t played more than 11 games in a year since 2013 — suggests that may not happen, but his contributions to the unit apparently aren’t going to be limited to on-field work. The moment Trent Brown was signed by the Raiders to a record 4-year, $66 million contract, many assumed that means the former Patriots left tackle would be playing that same position for the..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Trent Brown begins Raiders career at right tackleNew,196commentsPDTShareTweetShareShareTrent Brown begins Raiders career at right tackleOakland RaidersThe moment Trent Brown was signed by the Raiders to a record 4-year Rashaan Melvin Jersey , $66 million contract, many assumed that means the former Patriots left tackle would be playing that same position for the Raiders. If that were the case, it would mean Kolton Miller moved to right tackle after one season at left tackle. But Gruden and Mayock were not revealing their plans for the two of them.Jon Gruden revealed Friday in his press conference prior to the team’s rookie minicamp that Kolton Miller would remain at left tackle with Trent Brown moving to right tackle.“We’re going to start with Kolton [Miller] at left tackle and Trent [Brown] will begin on the right side and Brandon Parker will be the swing tackle,” said Gruden. “We like that as a launching pad for us. Trent played very well at right tackle for San Francisco [49ers] very well for New England. Gives us some versatility and that’s how we’re going to start the show.”It’s unusual in the NFL to see a right tackle get paid as much as Trent Brown will be paid — he will average $16.5 million per season — but it isn’t unheard of to put at least an equal level of importance on the right tackle position as the left tackle.The best pass rusher on the opposing team will line up across from the lesser tackle, which is usually the right tackle. That doesn’t figure to be the case next season with Brown on the right side. Follow @LeviDamien