ALAMEDA -- Most Raiders have avoided the media altogether since Amari Cooper was traded to the Cowboys on Monday. There are a few rare exceptions on players willing to speak, either out of kindness or obligation.
Lee Smith asked to speak to the media. Let’s repeat: asked.
The veteran tight end walked into the Raiders' locker room and stepped in front of cameras armed with an opening statement that lasted nearly four minutes. He spoke for almost 10 emphasizing a singular point: In Derek Carr we trust.
Smith wanted to push back against reports stating Carr had lost support in the Raiders' locker room and had his toughness called into question.