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In Gradkowski, like Gannon, Raiders think they have a cannon
No one is bold enough just yet to anoint Gradkowski the second coming of Rich Gannon, the player drafted by the New England Patriots, traded to the Minnesota Vikings and the second-best option for 11 years with three teams before he excelled for the Raiders from 1999-2004.Yet, already players are invoking Gannon's name when talking about the way Gradkowski has transformed the league's worst offense in the three games since he replaced JaMarcus Russell as the starter."The on-field leadership, definitely," said punter Shane Lechler, who was here for five of Gannon's years. "Bruce definitely has that. Of course, I'm not in the huddle, but you can still feel his presence."Li...
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