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Raiders select a franchise quarterback in 2004 NFL re-draft

With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, a draft known for the legendary quarterbacks it produced, the then-Oakland Raiders selected Iowa offensive tackle Robert Gallery. Heading into that draft, the Raiders appeared set at quarterback, as Rich Gannon was still the team's starter, and they had a solid backup plan in Kerry Collins.

So, instead of dipping into a talented quarterback pool, the Silver and Black decided on Gallery, who was widely considered a can't-miss prospect at offensive tackle. In hindsight, the pick was just another in a long line of first rounders who set the organization back, as the quarterback class in 2004 has accounted for four Super Bowl titles.