Rich Gannon to retire

[UrbScotty]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon is retiring after 18 season in the NFL to become a television analyst.

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Gannon's playing career essentially ended last season when he broke a vertebra in his neck.

"When I suffered the broken neck, the decision was made for me," Gannon said. "It wasn't a situation where I would be able to play anymore. But I have no regrets."

Gannon has been with the Raiders since 1999. He was the NFL MVP in 2002 when he led Oakland to the Super Bowl.

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[getmeouttahere]

1. I'll miss Gannon...

just like Hostetler, and Plunkett, and Stabler, the Raiders were always in the game with Gannon at the helm!

[hasbro]

2. Except at the Super Bowl

5 ints

[Domitan]

3. Too bad, it's the wrong Gannon retiring

;)

[BOSSHOG]

4. I saw him play in College

I was in the Navy stationed at Philadelphia and went to see the Blue Hens against Arkansas State. I think it was in 87. Gannon was a monster back then, however If memory serves, Arkansas State won the game with Bill Bergey pacing their sidelines. It was a crisp fall day in the a beautiful old stadium. I wish him well.