A Raiders Veteran Already at His Peak Improved His Game

In training camp, Butler has looked the best that he has since joining the Raiders. He looks stronger than he did last season, but still moves around smoothly for a player his size. Following training camp, Butler explained the steps he took to improve upon his career-best season last season.

"I just worked on my knowledge and awareness of the game. Obviously, my experience and what I've learned from past seasons and what I learned from watching myself through the tape and the things that I could have done better, I worked on them," Butler said.

Butler credited Pete Jenkins with helping him take the next step in his career. Butler said he has spent time with Jenkins each of the past few summers, and the results have been noticeable.

The Raiders hope Butler keeps doing what he is doing, as they will undoubtedly need him this season.

"Legendary coach named Pete Jenkins -- I don't know if you are familiar with him -- I spent probably the last four or five years working with him every summer. I almost never miss his camp unless I've got something personal going on," Butler said.

"I always go to his camp. It's repetitive, but it's necessary. He's a legendary coach that knows what he's doing and all of his teachings, I literally took them to heart. I met him when I was in Miami, and ever since then, my game has just increased. And I went to him this summer. You can call him and ask him if you want. I was there, and his teachings have just done wonders in my career and in my life, so credit to him." 

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