We hit 30 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
No. 30
Who's wearing it now: CB Darnay Holmes
Holmes joined the Raiders last offseason after four years in New York with the Giants. He was the Raiders' backup nickel corner behind Nate Hobbs, so when Hobbs was lost to injury midseason, Holmes stepped up in his place. Over the final nine games, Holmes had 30 combined tackles and three pass breakups working from the slot. He returns this season in the same role, this time behind new addition Jeremy Chinn. And with the injury to Lonnie Johnson Jr, Chinn could be needed more at safety, making Holmes's work at nickel quite valuable.
Who wore it best: RB Mark van Eeghen
The Colgate product spent eight seasons with the Raiders. His breakout season coincided with the Raiders first Super Bowl winning season. Over a five-year period from 1976-80 van Eeghen was the Raiders top back, averaging over 1000 yards per season. The Raiders first two Super Bowl wins were at the beginning and the end of that run. Super Bowl XV in 1980 saw van Eeghen go on a tear in the playoffs, running for 251 yards with three touchdowns, including running for 75 yards in the Super Bowl win over the Eagles.
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