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Oakland Raiders: Ranking the candidates for defensive captain

By Pete D. Camarillo

Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) reacts to a penalty against the Raiders during action against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) reacts to a penalty against the Raiders during action against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 25, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) returns an interception thrown by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (not pictured) during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) returns an interception thrown by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (not pictured) during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Malcolm Smith

Malcolm Smith is coming off one of the best seasons of his career.

The 2014 Super Bowl MVP registered 122 tackles and four sacks last season with the Raiders. Smith flew around the field and made lots of plays.

Part of Smith’s success comes from a previous relationship with defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr., which dates back to Seattle. Smith also recently said the Raiders should make the playoffs.

The production and optimism should make Smith a candidate for captain. His position as starting linebacker also helps.

However, the Raiders have a deeper roster overall. This could mean more sub-packages were Smith is off of the field.

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