We hit 33 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
No. 33
Who's wearing it now: LB Jamal Adams
Yes, linebacker. That's where the former Pro Bowl safety has been lining up since joining the Raiders at the start of training camp. Adams spent four years of his career playing safety under Pete Carroll in Seattle. Now he's hoping to have a career revival with a reunion with his former head coach and a change of position.
Who wore it best: S Eddie Anderson
Speaking of former Seahawks turned Raiders, Anderson was originally a fifth round pick by the Seahawks in the 1986 NFL Draft. He played just five games for his original team as a rookie. The following season, he joined the Raiders and then switched to safety. He would stick there for 11 seasons in Los Angeles and then Oakland and retiring a Raider in 1997 at the age of 34.
Honorable Mention: RB Kenny King
King joined the Raiders in 1980 and was a big part of them getting their second Super Bowl. He was a Pro Bowler that season. He was also on their Super Bowl XVIII winning team three years later. Two Super Bowl rings in seven NFL seasons is pretty efficient.
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