We hit 50 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
No. 50
Who's wearing it now: LS Jacob Bobenmoyer
Bobenmoyer enters his third season as the Raiders' longsnapper. He had spent the first three seasons of his career in the same position with the Broncos.
Who wore it best: C Dave Dalby
When original Raider Jim Otto retired after the 1974 season, the Raiders already had the next man up on the roster. Dalby stepped in at center and remained there for the next 11 years. All three Super Bowl winning teams lined up with Dalby touching the ball first. When he retired after the 1985 season, the Raiders had just starting centers in franchise's 26-year history.
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