We hit 81 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
We hit 81 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
We've reached 81 days until the Raiders season opener at Foxboro against the Patriots, With our countdown at 81 days we take a look at who currently dons the number in Silver & Black and who has brought it the most distinction.
No. 81
Who's wearing it now: WR Alex Bachman
Bachman has been trying to find a role in an NFL offense for the past five years. He spent his first couple years in the league with the New York Giants, appearing in four games, but seeing no targets. He then bounced around offseason rosters and practice squads for a couple years before reappearing last season for the Raiders where he was elevated to the active roster in week four and got his first career catches in week six. In total he caught three passes in the team's game against the Steelers.
Who wore it best: WR Tim Brown
One of the greatest receivers in Raiders history. Nicknamed "Mr Raider", he had held the Raiders single-season receptions record for 23 years from 1997 to 2020. He still holds the record for most seasons leading the Raiders in receptions (11) and yards (10) and touchdowns (10). most career receptions (1070) and yards (14,734), 1000-yard seasons (nine), 100-yard games (43), and TD receptions (99). All of this despite beginning his career a primarily a return specialist and not becoming a full time starting wide receiver until his fifth season.
Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
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