The Oakland Raiders were more than happy to sign Derrick Johnson after the Kansas City Chiefs released the veteran linebacker, and Jon Gruden describes the move as just the latest in a long line of division rival theft.In a recent conference call with Raiders season season ticket holders, Gruden was asked about the Raiders improving the middle of their defense. He took the opportunity to sing the praises of Johnson and openly wonder why the Chiefs gave him up.“Well, we feel like we have solidified the middle of our defense big time,” Gruden said, via Pete Grathoff of the Kansas City Star. “We added Derrick Johnson, the all-time leading tackler in Kansas City Chief history. He started every game for them last year, they were the division champions.”Gruden feels like the Raiders stole Johnson from KC, and he says it is not the first time that has happened.“Last time I was here in Oakland, we stole (quarterback) Rich Gannon from Kansas City, we took (receiver) Andre Rison from the Chiefs, we took (defensive back
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