Will Sammon wrote a fantastic article on Burney today. For those who don't have a sub, here's the rundown.
1. Quarterbacks were 14-for-21 while targeting a receiver against former Florida linebacker Vosean Joseph last year. That was worst on the team behind Reese. They were 2-7 for 2 yards against Burney. QBs were 9-15 against Taylor for a 10 yard average. (Source: Sports Info Solutions)
2. Burney is one of the fastest players on the team. David Reese says coverage is his strength. Tight ends have had a hard time getting open when he is on them. He is also the best blitzer among the LBs.
“Pass coverage, he could do it with the best of them,” linebacker David Reese said of Burney after practice. “He’s probably one of the fastest guys on our team, defensive backs and all.”
3. Burney was featured at linebacker on third downs against Florida State and Michigan. He fared well, blitzing effectively off the edge, and he picked up a sack in the third quarter against Michigan.
4. The guess here is that Burney will continue to participate with mostly the first team, but Houston, Miller and Jackson will continue to see some opportunity there, too, battle for reps and rotate some throughout the season.
5. Burney has a strong work ethic as he is often seeking out Christian Robinson off the field so he can learn more.