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Raiders' Bruce Irvin brings championship pedigree to Oakland

The Raiders brought in veteran linebacker Bruce Irvin for his Super Bowl savvy and his ability to hound quarterbacks. He can't wait to go next door and watch KD and the Dubs.

Bruce Irvin overcame long odds after dropping out of high school and spending a few weeks in jail on burglary and weapons charges as a youth. But persevere toward a successful NFL career he did.Now the free agent acquisition who earned a Super Bowl ring in Seattle is looking to supplement star pass rusher Khalil Mack and help return the Raiders to the postseason.The outspoken Irvin, who fled the Seahawks with a four-year, $37 million deal, took some time out to share his thoughts on boosting his sack total, his fun with social media and comparing his former and current fan bases:

File photo: Arizona Cardinalsu2019 Larry Fitzgerald, right, gets stopped for a loss as Oakland Raidersu2019 Bruce Irvin (51) makes the tackle during
File photo: Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald, right, gets stopped for a loss as Oakland Raiders' Bruce Irvin (51) makes the tackle during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug.