If you expected Raiders coach Jon Gruden to downplay new Oakland linebacker Derrick Johnson's history with the Chiefs, think again.
In a conference call Wednesday with Raiders season-ticket members, Gruden was asked by Travis in Section 201 about the need to improve the middle of the defense.
That’s when Gruden talked about his love of stealing players from the Chiefs, and brought up at least one player who Kansas City fans still lament getting away.
“Well, we feel like we have solidified the middle of our defense big time,” Gruden said. “We added Derrick Johnson, the all-time leading tackler in Kansas City Chief history.