We hit 49 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
No. 49
Who's wearing it now: DE Charles Snowden
Last season was a breakout year for Snowden. The former undrafted free agent out of Virginia had bounced around for three years before finally getting his shot with the Raiders last season. With the injury to Malcolm Koonce to start the year, Snowden would appear in 16 games with nine starts. He would put up decent numbers with 39 tackles, three for a loss, 1.5 sacks, seven QB hits, and four pass breakups.
Who wore it best: WR Mike Siani
Siani was a first round pick for the Raiders in the 1972 NFL Draft. He would play six seasons for the Raiders, getting a ring as part of the 1976 Super Bowl squad. Though he didn't have any catches that postseason, he had put up good numbers in two previous trips to the playoffs in 1973 and 1975 with a combined 16 catches fro 228 yards and three touchdowns in four playoff games.
Honorary Mention: LB Carl Weathers
Yes, you read that right. I said Honorary Mention. In much the same way as famous people receive honorary degrees from universities, Weathers gets this nod. Weathers only appeared in eight games over two seasons for the Raiders. But what he did after his NFL career earns him this distinction. He is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood, having starred in such huge blockbusters as Rocky I-IV, Predator, Action Jackson, Happy Gilmore, and Toy Story 4. He passed away last year at the age of 76.
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