ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) – Gerard Warren was dealt from Denver because he didn’t fit into the Broncos’ new defensive system. Warren Sapp doesn’t see how the former No. 3 overall pick fits onto the Oakland Raiders’ roster.

“I wouldn’t want to go to a team three weeks after their training camp and try to make their team, with my talent,” Sapp said. “I wouldn’t want to do that.”

Warren was acquired Monday for a conditional fifth-round pick in the first deal between the AFC West rivals since 1993. The Broncos only get the pick if Warren makes the Raiders’ roster.

The last trade between the Raiders and Broncos came when Denver dealt running back Gaston Green for a pick that turned out to be defensive back Rondell Jones.

Denver coach Mike Shanahan, who was fired by Raiders owner Al Davis in 1989, became the Broncos coach in 1995 and the teams have not made a trade since.

Shanahan acknowledged how rare a deal between the two rivals was, but said he had no fear trading a player he could face twice a year.

“No, you’ve got to make a decision based on what you think is best for your organization,” Shanahan said.

Just one year ago, Warren was deemed the Broncos’ best lineman as evidenced by the six-year, $36 million contract he signed before injuries to both big toes led to an unproductive 2006 season.