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Raiders’ newcomer Kyle Wilber `a force’ on rebuilt special teams

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ALAMEDA — The roll call of team captains contained few surprises with the exception of Kyle Wilber.

The seven-year veteran is listed as a linebacker by the Raiders and may play there on occasion, but his calling as an NFL player has been special teams.

“It’s called the all-trust team,” Wilber said as the Raiders completed their final practice Saturday before their regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. “You’ve got to trust the man beside you to get the job done, because you’ve only got one play to do it.