Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Eugene "Nate" Burlesonis a Canadian-born former American football wide receiver. He played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack and was drafted into the National Football Leagueby the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He is currently a color commentator for the Detroit Lions on the Detroit Lions Television Network...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth19 August 1981
coverage deal due game guys labeled people players plays plenty puzzle receiver step team teams
I know that I'm a big part of the puzzle here, but I don't want to be 'the man' of this team because we have plenty of guys who can do plenty of things. A lot of people make a big deal about being labeled the No. 1 receiver in this offense. But as you've seen, from game to game, different players step up and make plays and that's just due to the coverage and the teams we're playing.
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just a little bit of congestion in there.
biggest continue game happiness happy randy threats
I was very happy to see Randy get in the end zone. That's what he does. He's one of the biggest threats in the game right now, and I know he's going to continue to do well all season.
legend living
He was a living legend in my household.
everybody improve job lose mistakes offensive plays together win
We have to do our job as a team. The receivers have to be on the same page. The receivers, the offensive line, everybody has to make plays for him. He can't have all of the mistakes on his shoulders. We win together and we lose together, so we all have to improve for him.
bad bit bring faster front route
Me and Daunte have to be on the same page, ... I have to bring the route in a little bit faster and get in front of the DB. We started out on a bad note.
against battle good moved physical struggle
I was surprised, but we didn't really struggle because we moved the ball. It's just that at the end of every drive, we made a physical error, and you really can't battle back from those, especially against a very good defense.
sees superman tough
It was tough for him. When Superman sees Kryptonite for the first time, it's shocking.
changed field randy
I'm pretty much doing the same things I've been doing. Not much on the field has changed now that Randy is gone.
experience great guys opportunity played summer
I had a great opportunity in summer league, ... It was a great experience for me. I got a lot of time, and the guys I played with were great.
continue piece
I just feel like I'm a big piece of the puzzle, ... We're just going to have to go out there and continue to do the things we've been doing.
beneficial point
It really just got to the point where it just wasn't beneficial for him to be in Minnesota.
clear good routes run throwing
It wasn't Daunte. The receivers have to run good routes and give him clear throwing lanes.
appreciate business football good grew kid playing plays town
It's always good to be home. This is a business trip. Any kid that plays football would appreciate playing the sport in the town where he grew up.