Back in training camp it was seemingly a toss-up as to whether Nicholas Morrow or Brandon Marshall would make the roster as the Raiders starting weakside linebacker. Ultimately, Marshall was cut and Morrow got the nod despite indications being that Jon Gruden and the staff preferred the veteran presence of Marshall.
Without a doubt Morrow’s ability in pass coverage was his ticket in. As the best coverage linebacker on the roster, Morrow is responsible for picking up tight ends and running backs in coverage, a tough task for many to handle.
Morrow has taken it in stride and is showing his progress on a weekly basis.