The Las Vegas Raiders are 19 days away from their season opener in Foxboro against the New England Patriots. As the team continues its annual countdown, attention turns to the players who have worn No. 19 for the franchise.
Currently, wide receiver Tommy Mellott holds No. 19 on the roster. Mellott was selected in the sixth round and previously played quarterback at Montana State, where he led his team to the FCS National Championship game. Despite his success as a college quarterback, Mellott’s transition to playing wide receiver and special teams is described as a challenging adjustment.
Looking back at notable Raiders who wore No. 19, Cotton Davidson stands out. Davidson joined the organization in 1962 and started at quarterback while Tom Flores was sidelined with tuberculosis. Over two seasons, Davidson and Flores alternated starting duties, with Davidson earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1963. The following years saw continued sharing of responsibilities between the two quarterbacks; in 1966, it was Flores who made the Pro Bowl.
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