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Rich Gannon converting the doubters.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

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| January 01, 2003 | Hayes, Neil | COPYRIGHT 2003 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Neil Hayes

Rich Gannon dropped back, rolled to his right and ran 5 yards for a touchdown in the Kansas City Chiefs' 30-0 pasting of the Raiders in 1997.

Former Raiders defensive end Anthony Smith was supposed to have outside contain on the play but he got sucked inside, allowing Gannon to score untouched.

Al Davis slammed his fist in anger in the press box.

"All he can do is run," the Raiders managing general partner groaned. "How can you let him get outside when all he can do is run?"

As it turns out, Gannon can throw a little bit, too.

Gannon was named the league's Most Valuable Player on Wednesday. The ...

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