Rich Gannon reflects on contentious Chiefs exit before Raiders success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Rich Gannon discussed his tumultuous exit from the Kansas City Chiefs during an appearance on the Gruden Family Football Show. Gannon, who played four seasons with the Chiefs, described feeling unsupported and cited a controversial 1997 quarterback decision that led to his benching despite a strong record. He later thrived with the Oakland Raiders under head coach Jon Gruden. Gannon's comments reignite discussions about the Chiefs' handling of players during that era and his successful transition to the Raiders, including a standout 1999 season that marked the beginning of his Pro Bowl career. Gannon's story highlights long-standing tensions in NFL player management and loyalty.
- •Gannon experienced a lack of backing during his time with the Chiefs.
- •His benching in 1997 occurred despite a 5-1 starting record.
- •He joined the Raiders in 1999 and thrived under Gruden.
- •Gannon achieved his first Pro Bowl selection with Oakland.
- •His performance led to a memorable comeback against the Chiefs in 1999.
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders Legend Drops ‘Kicked Me to the Curb’ Truth on Brutal Chiefs Exit Before Jon Gruden Move
"Rich Gannon played 17 years in the NFL, earned four Pro Bowl selections and won the 2002 NFL MVP award. Despite his decorated career, the former Raiders quarterback reveals that his four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs were defined by a lack of organizational backing. Though more than two decades have passed since a […] The post Raiders Legend Drops ‘Kicked Me to the Curb’ Truth on Brutal Chiefs Exit Before Jon Gruden Move appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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