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For four seasons the Raiders had a brute gooning for them on the edges of the offensive line. They also had a team-first Derek Carr Jersey White , leave-it-all-on-the field guy. But going into year five, they decided they..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Veteran tight end Lee Smith was a hot commodity after Raiders released himNew,51commentsPDTShareTweetShareShareVeteran tight end Lee Smith was a hot commodity after Raiders released himTommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SportsFor four seasons the Raiders had a brute gooning for them on the edges of the offensive line. They also had a team-first, leave-it-all-on-the field guy. But going into year five, they decided they could do without that, so they cut Lee Smith in favor of rookie fourth round pick Foster Moreau.Even at 31 years old, several other teams jumped at the chance to add the 6-6, 265-pounder to their squad. Smith chose to go back to where his career began Womens Bo Jackson Jersey , signing a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. But he didn’t take a discount to do so. He didn’t have to because he had several suitors.Caplan went on to say there were at least six teams competing for Smith’s services.It may sound like hyperbole to describe Smith as I did. It really isn’t though. He makes a living as a goon who pushes around his defender and plays through the whistle. And as big as tight ends normally are, Smith is bigger. He is an imposing figure on the field. He makes the other also large tight ends look small standing next to him.The team-first part comes from his willingness to restructure his contract prior to the 2017 season to make most of his contract non-guaranteed with the only way he earns his money is through play time incentives. He would ultimately earn his pay, and was even signed to his $1.1 million 2019 roster bonus at the end of last season.He was also the only player to come out publicly and angrily defend Derek Carr from the allegations of a fractured relationship between Derek Carr and his offensive line. Smith defended the Raiders’ locker room dynamic, calling it a “brotherhood” and the reports “horse shit.”Whether he’s correct about that or whether you believe him or not, he was right to step up and say something. It was the right thing to say at the right time.It’s not surprise there were quite a few teams who want that presence on the field and in their locker room. More surprising is the Raiders did not.Follow @LeviDamien A lot of Raiders fan grew up with Greg Papa calling games. He was called the Godfather as the voice of the Raiders for over two decades. That run came to an end prior to last season as Papa was u..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesSilver And Black Pride homepageHorizontal - WhiteSilver And Black Pridean Oakland Raiders communityFollow Silver And Black Pride online:Follow Silver And Black Pride on TwitterFollow Silver And Black Pride on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchSilver And Black Pride main menuFanpostsFanshotsRaidersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Greg Papa completes transition from longtime Raiders play-by-play voice to 49ers with move to KNBR New,95commentsPDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Greg Papa completes transition from longtime Raiders play-by-play voice to 49ers with move to KNBR TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailA lot of Raiders fan grew up with Greg Papa calling games. He was called the Godfather as the voice of the Raiders for over two decades. That run came to an end prior to last season as Papa was unceremoniously removed and replaced by the lackluster voice of former longtime color commentator Brent Musburger.Raiders radio broadcasts last season went from knowledgable and energetic to drab and lethargic. Fans who were known to turn the sound off on the TV and turn on the local broadcast now more often just go with the national broadcasters.Adding salt to the wounds, this offseason Papa immediately began calling pre- and postgame for 49ers games last season. And as soon as the season was over, it was announced he would become the 49ers play-by-play voice. Which is just weird.While Papa was calling games for the Raiders Bo Jackson Jersey , he also hosted an incredibly popular show on 95.7 The Game with Bonta Hill. That show continued after Papa was replaced for games. Until now.Papa is completing his clean break from the Raiders and his former gig by leaving 95.7 The Game altogether and joining the 49ers flagship station, KNBR 680, The Athletic is reporting. 95.7 cut back considerably on their Silver & Black talk. The team calls 740 AM “The Home of the Raiders” while select games will be heard in the Bay Area on 95.7 as well as 106.9 KFRC-FM.Papa no longer calling Raiders games was the end of an era that began in 1997. He landed on his feet with the 49ers scooping him up. Leaving 95.7 leaves no remnants of him associated with the Raiders which is pretty sad. Raiders fans can be angry at him for making the most of his situation or wish him well. I’d suggest the latter.Regardless of who you feel like blaming for this, the play-by-play work of the 80-year-old Brent Musburger won’t help you feel better about it. Hopefully the team will find a more suitable replacement soon.Follow @LeviDamien